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Guardianship and Estate Planning Workshop coming Feb 2
Coming Feb 2, 2021! Guardianship and Estate Planning workshop Brought to you by: GiGi’s Playhouse Little Rock Arkansas Special Needs Planners: https://arspecialneedsplanners.com/contact-us/ Successful and meaningful transition services are the…
Read MoreComing Soon: Books with Barb
Have you ever heard… “Just one more book, PLEEEEEEEEASE??” I’m sure every parent has heard this request at least once from their loved one. Well, now you can let your…
Read More2020 AR Tax Forms for Down syndrome
Did you know… …most families who claim a dependent with Down syndrome in Arkansas can also claim 2 (two) $500 tax credits on their AR state income taxes? It’s true.…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse Little Rock Welcomes 2 NEW Program Co-Coordinators
We are proud to welcome Jessica Clay (pictured left) and Sarah Sarset (pictured right) to the GiGi’s Playhouse Little Rock family! Jessica Clay is a native of Benton and when…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Awareness Month 2020
October is Down syndrome awareness month and we will be celebrating all month long! Source: https://www.ndss.org/about-down-syndrome/down-syndrome/ What is Down Syndrome? In every cell in the human body there is a…
Read MoreFact Friday: Many adults with Down syndrome are able to live independently!
Myth: People with Down syndrome cannot live independent lives Facts to disprove myth: The Global Down Syndrome Foundation stated that many adults with Down syndrome are able to live entirely…
Read MoreFact Friday: Individuals with Down syndrome ARE employable!
Myth: People with Down syndrome are unemployable Facts to disprove myth: Individuals with Down syndrome can be excellent employees. The Global Down Syndrome Foundation explains that many businesses report a…
Read MoreThe majority of individuals with Down syndrome CAN learn to read and write!
Myth: All people with Down syndrome cannot learn to read or write. Facts to disprove myth: The Global Down Syndrome Foundation stated that the majority of children with Down syndrome…
Read MoreFact Friday: Not all babies with Down syndrome are born to older parents!
Myth: “All babies who have Down syndrome have ‘older’ parents.” Facts to disprove myth: According to the National Down Syndrome Society, the only factor that has been linked to an…
Read MoreFact Friday: Down syndrome is NOT rare!
Myth: “Down syndrome is a rare disorder”. Facts to disprove myth: According to the National Down Syndrome Society, Down syndrome is the MOST commonly occurring chromosomal condition. Approximately one in…
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