Posts by jskalnik

MAMAS!!! Consider this your personal invitation. If you are a Mama of a kiddo with Down syndrome, please join us at the Playhouse the second Wednesday of every month for…

Do’s and Don’ts! 1. DO pay attention to language and use first person language. It is “Down syndrome” not “Downs Syndrome” or “Downs,” so when you are referring to an…

The Milwaukee Admirals hockey team is generously donating 50% proceeds of the tickets WE SELL for this Friday’s home opener at the BMO Harris center downtown. The game is at…

From a Playhouse Mama ~ 1. My child is an individual with Down syndrome, not a Down’s kid. 2. It’s Down syndrome, not Downs. He doesn’t suffer from it, it’s…

October is Down syndrome awareness month! We will be posting facts and feelings on our Facebook page all month. Our goal is to increase awareness, gain acceptance and promote inclusion. What would…

Dear Friends of GiGi’s, Fall is here, school is back in session and the Packers are 2-0! Here are a few updates from your Playhouse: Back-to-school-ice-cream-party We recently hosted a…

“You can do it!” “It smells good in here.” “Is there ice cream here every day?” “Seriously, you’re run by all volunteers?? “One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish.”…

GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee was a dream for local families for years. After fundraising to open our doors, we officially arrived and flung our doors open on World Down Syndrome Day…