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Fox Valley Interns, Katelyn and Courtney, had a blast volunteering at their first GiGi’s Playhouse Gala.  They assisted in setting up, placing center pieces and other table decor, unloading the awesome auction items, and making sure the GiGi Jeep was sparkly clean.  You might have seen them while you were checking in.  They were some…

In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, let us celebrate a crazy sock success! John Cronin, 21, turned his passion into his company.  John’s Crazy Socks has sold over 1,000 pairs of crazy socks in only two months. Follow the link to watch his video now! https://www.facebook.com/DownSyndromeOnTheMighty/videos/714170368742838/?autoplay_reason=all_page_organic_allowed&video_container_type=0&video_creator_product_type=2&app_id=2392950137&live_video_guests=0

Thank you Folks, online magazine, for recognizing Nancy Gianni and her awesome daughter GiGi! Follow the link to read the article! https://folks.pillpack.com/3533/mom-mission-help-families-down-syndrome/  

“It happens… You give your signature, leave the IEP meeting, take home your paperwork, and get home only to realize you forgot to request something to be included in your child’s IEP. Perhaps they forgot to indicate a certain accommodation or you are still unsure on the placement decided on in the meeting. Not to…

WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY We are having a 321 Party on March 21st from 5-7 pm, at the Playhouse! Chipotle and Games will be present and you should be too! Do Not Forget: Wear your Crazy Socks (hats, shirts, etc.)! Lettuce accept your Taco RSVPS via email or phone! See you all there!

Safa is a 28 year old woman and her number one dream was to be a bride! Her Mom and Dad said yes and threw Safa her dream wedding and they have never seen Safa as happy as she is now.  Her Dad says, “If I knew this wedding would make her so happy, I…

It is that Savers time of year again! We will be accepting donations at the Playhouse between Feb. 27th and March 21st. Last year we reached a total of $1,158.40! This time we hope to even it out and reach $2,000. This means our goal is to gain $900 more or 6,000 pounds. This sounds…

When People Ask ‘Is He Walking Yet?’ About My Son With Down Syndrome Amanda McCollum noticed the questions people always ask about her son, Miles, revolve only around whether or not he is reaching typical milestones.  Although she is honored by other people’s interest in her son, she wants people to know there is more…

for many of the playhouse’s across the gigi’s network it is gala season so today we wanted to “flash back” a year to hear what the gigi’s playhouse “i have a voice” gala means to one family,  this family could be any of us and that is what makes this community so special.   enjoy…..…

List out some things first: 1.  Your child’s strengths 2. Things that are going well this year 3. Your biggest areas of concern for your child within the educational setting 4. Strategies that work well at home 5. Update from any services/therapies your child is receiving outside of school, if applicable 6. Reminder for staff…