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Down Syndrome Awareness Month- REAL Perspectives from REAL Local Families: Matthew
This year, to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we asked a few of our Playhouse families and friends to give their REAL perspective on what it’s like to love someone with Down syndrome. These blogs will be posted in a question and answer format. Earlier this month, we posted about Henry and Adi. Be sure…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Awareness Month- REAL Perspectives from REAL Local Families: Adi
This year, to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we asked a few of our Playhouse families and friends to give their REAL perspective on what it’s like to love someone with Down syndrome. These blogs will be posted in a question and answer format. Earlier this month, we posted about Henry, an energetic 2-1/2…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Awareness Month- REAL Perspectives from REAL Local Families: Henry
This year, to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we asked a few of our Playhouse families and friends to give their REAL perspective on what it’s like to love someone with Down syndrome. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing their stories! Meet Henry – Answers from Henry’s Mom, Cacy How would you describe your…
Read MoreChildhood Cancer Awareness Month- A Local Family’s Perspective
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and we wanted to introduce you to Matt and his family. Matt is an energetic 8 year old that has been part of the GiGi’s Playhouse family for the entire time we’ve been in existence. His smile and personality light up a room. He’s the youngest of 4 siblings…
Read MoreCheers to a Successful Summer!
Summer Recap We have so much to be proud of this summer! GiGi’s Madison welcomed 10 New Families and over 100 Returning Families during our last three months of programming. We’re serving more families, running more programs, and celebrating more ‘Best of All’ moments than ever before. During our Summer Session we were able to…
Read MoreCelebrating Reimare’s Best of All for Down Syndrome Awareness
Reimare is an amazing kid with an amazing family who lives in California but have attended our Playhouse when visiting family and also participanted in our virtual literacy tutoring! Erin, Reimare’s mom, came up with a really creative way to celebrate Down Syndrome Acceptance Month, showcase how determined Reimare is, and support multiple organizations that…
Read MoreGold Medal Worthy Down Syndrome Awareness Fall Fest
On October 2nd, we kicked off Down Syndrome Acceptance/Awareness Month (DSAM) with a Fall Fest where families and community members came to Ahuska Park in Monona for an afternoon of fun and surprises. The event included an activity fair planned by a group of Madison College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) students, a performance by…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Acceptance Month- A Self Advocate Perspective
Down syndrome does not define me as a human being Guest Blog by self-advocate and college student, Maya Greengus Maya’s words are powerful. We think that hearing her share this blog in a video is even better. You can read everything she shares below and can listen to her here: Maya’s Perspective Living a life…
Read MoreDown Syndrome Acceptance Month- A New Mom’s Perspective
Celebrating For The First Time Guest Blog by Abby Green October. For my entire life it has been about colors blooming, the sound of a leaf crunching below my feet, temperatures cooling off. It’s been about change. And now October has a whole new meaning but change is still front and center. This is our…
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