Posts Tagged ‘acceptance’
Why I MOVE for Acceptance
It’s no secret that I love being an advocate for the Down syndrome community. So when an event like the GiGiFit Acceptance Challenge comes along, I give it 110% of myself, both personally and professionally. I am not moving for acceptance just because I work for GiGi’s Playhouse. I move for my niece Zhara, I…
Read MoreHow GiGi’s Playhouse Plays an Important Role in the Inclusion Process
by Carol Croll Inclusion. It’s the buzzword that parents of children who have Down syndrome begin hearing as soon as their new baby is born. Most people think of inclusion as “just a school thing.” However, inclusion is everywhere! It takes place at family gatherings, community events, jobs, religious organizations, amusement parks, supermarkets, and any…
Read MoreGeneration G is a Way of Life
September 13 started like any other day at work, I hit the ground running and was working when our Founder & Chief Belief Officer Nancy Gianni started a Facebook live stream. During that time she spoke about the expansion, future programming and her plans for a million people to take the Generation G pledge during Down Syndrome Acceptance Month. I…
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