Program 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 to embrace the diagnosis - Provide a positive setting for parents to share experiences and learn from each other -...
Volunteer 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 is Communication and Media and I also have a minor in Cinema Studies. I love studying and using all forms...
Generation 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 the first place that Grace was celebrated for being exactly who she is! I remember receiving a welcome bag with...
Best 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 others wear their diagnosis everyday for the world to see. But what we see on the surface doesn’t define her....
Volunteer 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 a gym/health teacher and enjoyed coaching at local high schools. He coached football at Waubonsie High School, softball at Joliet...
Best 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 team at Magnolia Soap and Bath - St. Charles!! Sophia loves all things bath and body and Mandy Rose Buerster...
Volunteer Spotlight- Mary
Volunteer Spotlight- Mary Getting to Know Program Leader for GiGi's Kitchen My name is Mary O’Callaghan, I am 23 years old and I am a graduate student at Elmhurst University in the Masters of Occupational Therapy program! I love to be creative, whether it is in the kitchen making new...
Volunteer Spotlight- Lexi
Volunteer Spotlight- Lexi Getting to Know Program Leader from GiGi's Kitchen Hello everyone! My name is Lexi, I am a 23 year old grad student in Elmhurst University’s Master of Occupational Therapy program. A fun fact about me is that I prefer the summer but I also love snowboarding. I...
Volunteer Spotlight- Kendall
Volunteer Spotlight- Kendall Getting to Know Program Leader for GiGi's Kitchen My name is Kendall Brock, I am a Master of Occupational Therapy Student at Elmhurst University, and I love to make pizza! I am looking forward to meeting the participants and Gigi's Playhouse and getting the opportunity to work...
Volunteer Spotlight- Annabel
Volunteer Spotlight- Annabel Getting to Know Program Leader for GiGi's Kitchen I am a master’s of occupational therapy student at Elmhurst University. I moved to Chicago last fall and am originally from a small town in Pennsylvania. I’m looking forward to working with GiGi’s Playhouse and seeing how occupational therapy...
Volunteer Spotlight- Amanda
Volunteer Spotlight- Amanda Getting to Know Program Leader for GiGi's Kitchen My name is Amanda Lopez, and I am a graduate student at Elmhurst University in the Masters of Occupational Therapy Program. Something fun about me is that I love to explore the city of Chicago with friends, as there...
