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Why GiGi's Exists?
GiGi’s Playhouse was created to change the way the world views a Down syndrome diagnosis and send a global message of acceptance for all.
Here to Help
Down syndrome is the largest chromosomal disability and yet, it is the least funded. From a prenatal diagnosis to career skills, we make a lifetime commitment to remain by their side.
GenerationG
#GenerationG is a worldwide movement that goes beyond Down syndrome and sends a global message of acceptance for ALL!
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Become a member of the #GenerationG Community, an army of change-makers set on making the world a kinder, better place for all people!
Who is GiGi's Playhouse?
With over 57+ brick-and-mortar locations across the United States and Mexico, GiGi’s Playhouse is the ONLY network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers.
Every day, we provide FREE, life-changing therapeutic, educational, and career training programs for 30,000+ individuals of all ages. From prenatal diagnosis to career skills, we make a lifetime commitment to our families.
Upcoming Events
March 11, 2030 • Renaissance Schaumburg
Join us to celebrate 20 Years of FREE programs, belief, and inspiration
We challenge YOU
to MOVE for acceptance!
May 2025 Newsletter
In the latest updates from GiGi’s Playhouse, the focus is on promoting acceptance and empowerment for individuals with Down syndrome through a series of impactful initiatives and partnerships. Notably, GiGi’s Playhouse has teamed up with MLB player Jake Burger for a 13-city tour, enhancing visibility and understanding for the Down syndrome community nationwide. This tour coincides with the launch of ‘GiGi’s Journey,’ a children’s book featuring a protagonist with Down syndrome, aiming to foster representation in literature. Additionally, the Educator Symposium equips teachers with strategies to support these individuals, complemented by the successful GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge to raise awareness and funds for free programming. The Playhouse also celebrates its volunteers during National Volunteer Week, recognizing their essential role in fostering community and inclusion. With efforts like these and participation in global platforms such as the United Nations, GiGi’s Playhouse continues to champion acceptance, offering platforms for voices within the Down syndrome community to be heard and celebrated.
The 62nd Playhouse: GiGi’s Playhouse Charleston marks a new beginning
Unlimited. Underestimated. Unapologetic. At GiGi’s Playhouse, we believe in the power of potential, not just in the individuals with Down syndrome we serve but also in the communities that can bring our mission to life. The opening of GiGi’s Playhouse Charleston, our 62nd Playhouse to open, is a perfect example. While the Playhouse will celebrate…
MYTH-BUSTING: Are people with Down syndrome always happier?
(“Myth-busting” is a multi-part blog series where we tackle all things Down syndrome: misconceptions, half-truths, and fabrications. We’re setting the record straight, once and for all.) We’ve all been there before. No matter how hard we try to stay positive, we have moments where our mood dips. Whether it’s a bad day at work, school,…
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I am the grandfather of Jay. I have seen first-hand how GiGi’s Playhouse has treated my grandson and all children that pass through their doors, with love, affection, caring, understanding, and teaching with early intervention to help promote better lives for these children future’s.
It is incredible how they’ve done this on pure donations only and never asked or pressured anybody for money that attends their classes.
I put this organization in the same class as the Shriners Hospital and St Jude’s. I am so grateful that my daughter found GiGi’s Playhouse and as a business owner I have and will continue to work towards helping this organization to the best of my ability I urge other people to do the same