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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!

Take the Pledge

Become a member of the #GenerationG Community, an army of change-makers set on making the world a kinder, better place for all people!

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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, 2030Renaissance Schaumburg

Join us to celebrate 20 Years of FREE programs, belief, and inspiration

We challenge YOU
to MOVE for acceptance!

Find an event near you

GiGi Kitchen

GiGi’s Kitchen is Serving up Independence 

And we’re doing it with help from a generous donor  At GiGi’s Playhouse, we don’t lack ambition.   Our mission is not only to change how the world views Down syndrome, but also to completely change the world, making it more accepting for EVERYONE!   It’s a big job. One we work in pursuit of every day. …

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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month  

Alzheimer’s is scary. We all know that.  Though there’s so much awareness surrounding Alzheimer’s, there’s still many misconceptions about the disease. When people picture Alzheimer’s, the image of an elderly person comes to mind, but age is not the only link to Alzheimer’s. Far from it.  Despite being excluded from the narrative, individuals with Down…

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It Takes a Village (Green): National Playhouse GFAC Wrap up! 

Children were everywhere.   It was 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 15 at NOW Arena/Village Green, and the competition was on!  It was time for the Kids Dash for Down syndrome as part of our National/Hoffman Estates Playhouse’s GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge (GFAC). GFAC raises awareness to support challenges in the Down syndrome community, but it also…

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