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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!

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GiGi’s Educator Symposium: helping everyone reach their full potential 

We’ve all been there before. We have an ambitious goal — at school, at work, at the gym — and as insurmountable as the goal may seem, we know we can accomplish it; we just need the right tools.  At GiGi’s Playhouse, we provide those tools. We believe that individuals with Down syndrome are just…

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February 2025 Newsletter

Discover the latest initiatives and programs in GiGi’s Playhouse February 2025 Newsletter, highlighting the release of ‘GiGi’s Journey,’ an enchanting book featuring a character with Down syndrome. Explore the upcoming Educator Symposium, offering strategies for supporting individuals with Down syndrome. Learn about the impactful LMNOP en Español program and its role in strengthening community bonds.

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January 2025 Newsletter

GiGi’s Playhouse January 2025 Newsletter celebrates the organization’s immense impact on the Down syndrome community through inspiring stories, impactful programs, and legislative successes. Highlights include the passage of the Down Syndrome Awareness Bill in New York, the addition of GiGi’s Playhouse to Ohio’s Down Syndrome Fact Sheet, and a call to action to end the volunteer crisis. Join us in 2025 for more exciting events like the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge and the Educator Symposium. Discover how GiGi’s Playhouse fosters acceptance, inclusion, and community growth.

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