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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!
September 2025 Newsletter
Explore the exciting updates in GiGi’s Playhouse September 2025 Newsletter!
Building Futures: How GiGi’s Playhouse Sugarland Is Empowering Adults with Down Syndrome
GiGi’s Playhouse Sugarland empowers adults with Down syndrome through career-readiness programs. The blog highlights Lexi, a college graduate with Down syndrome, who secured a job at Mercedes-Benz with GiGi’s support. Their programs have benefited over 90 adults in two years, offering employment training and community internship opportunities. They are addressing the growing need for adult-focused services as life expectancy increases for individuals with Down syndrome. Community partnerships further bolster their efforts, fostering independence and workplace success for participants.
Starting Small, Dreaming Big: LMNOP Expands Its Reach in Nigeria
When Tola Makinde first visited GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities nearly a decade ago, she was a young mom from Nigeria searching for answers, community, and hope for her daughter, Mo, who was born with Down syndrome. That single visit planted a seed. When Tola first visited a GiGi’s Playhouse in person, she was struck by…
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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