Posts by Katie Vaughan
Generation G- Kaylee
This past March, the Color Street Foundation showed their support for Developmental Disability Awareness. They released “Celebrate Differences,” a colorful glitter nail art design, honoring a wide range of developmental…
Read MoreProgram Feature- Destination Discovery
Today, we’re highlighting our program Destination Discovery. Each week at Destination Discovery is a new and exciting theme and lesson that includes purposeful progressions in activities like fine motor, communication,…
Read MoreBest of All- Ivan
Best of All- Ivan Best of All is continual, measurable, celebrated and it never ends. It is a daily challenge to do a little better than you did the day…
Read MoreGeneration G- Blake’s Besties
Generation G- Blake’s Besties Congratulations to Blake’s Besties for raising $321 for their GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge team! Blake’s Besties will receive a free yard sign for their awesome work! On…
Read MoreProgram Feature- Hispanic Playgroup
Hispanic Playgroup provides support, friendship, networking and socialization for Spanish-speaking families and is open to families with children of all ages. Goals of Hispanic Playgroup include: – Helping new parents/family members…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight- Olivia
Volunteer Spotlight- Olivia Meet the newest Marketing intern with GiGi’s Playhouse Fox Valley. Hi everyone! My name is Olivia. I am 21 years old and attend DePaul University. My major…
Read MoreGeneration G- Antoinette and Usborne
Generation G- Antoinette and Usborne Books “We first visited GiGi’s Playhouse when I was expecting Grace. We had known she had Down syndrome for a few months but GiGi’s was…
Read MoreBest of All- Maddie
Best of All- Maddie Thank you, Josh, for your beautiful reflection on World Down Syndrome Day. “I look at Maddie, do I see Down syndrome? Yes, she and so many…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight- Dr. Patrick McDonnell
Volunteer Spotlight- Dr. Patrick McDonnell Dr. Patrick McDonnell is neurologically-based chiropractor who owns a practice in Aurora/Naperville area off of Route 59. Prior to becoming an M.D., Dr. Patrick was…
Read MoreBest of All- Sophia
Best of All- Sophia Congratulations Sophia and thank you to Mandy and Magnolia Soap and Bath for being supportive of inclusive employment! Sophia’s mom writes: “Sophia will be joining the…
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