Archive for September 2020
Learning to Cook and Gain Independence!
Cooking, what a great life skill to learn! This summer I was able to support my 11-year-old neurotypical son as he joined a great group of teen and adult participants in GiGi Kitchen. GiGi Kitchen like other GiGi’s programs are geared for individuals with Down syndrome but are open to people with all levels of…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – What do you like about volunteering, Haley?
Haley and is an occupational therapy student at UW-Milwaukee. She has been volunteering with GiGi’s Playhouse over the past few years at the Hoffman Estates and Milwaukee locations as the program leader for Friends, Fun, & Fitness and Teen Tastic. She states that she loves the safe, welcoming environment for individuals with Down syndrome at GiGi’s…
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