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Growing, Learning and Sharing-a National Conference for Down Syndrome Recap
As an organization, we look forward to our National Conference each year because it means we have the opportunity to network with the other incredible Playhouses and national staff, learn…
Read MoreDown 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…
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…
Read MoreAdvocacy and IEP’S
GiGi’s Madison Guest Blog by Playhouse Mom and Board Member Sarah Berndt Here we go… again! Back to school If you’re a parent of a child with Down syndrome, who…
Read MoreWelcome Board Member- Tim McDonald
Passion and Experience We are fortunate to have growth in our Board of Directors and are thrilled to introduce you to Tim McDonald! Tim is not only a Board Member,…
Read MoreWorld Down Syndrome Day- A Day to Showcase How Capable our Community Is
photo credit: Stephanie Ann Schnizlein Guest Blog by Playhouse Mom- Michele Riederer We did not know of Thomas’ diagnosis until after birth but, I can tell you that I spent…
Read MoreNever Too Young to Live Generation G
Generation G in Action! In December 2021 our Site Director and Advocate Committee co-chair were invited to visit a 4th and 5th grade classroom to share what it means to…
Read MoreA Mother’s Perspective- An honest discussion about parenting a differently abled child
One of our Playhouse moms, Jennifer, recently wrote this social media post and we thought it’s an important perspective for everyone to hear about. Guest Blog by Jennifer: Vulnerability…
Read MoreChanging the Way the World Views Down syndrome and Changing One Person’s World
Finn is an 11 year old boy that is full of life, smart, a hard-worker and fast learner. His story has inspired us and we wanted to share with the…
Read MoreMoving for Acceptance
On June 5th our Playhouse and community came together to celebrate the hard work of so many who joined in the network wide social MOVEment for acceptance called the…
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