Led by Robbin Lyons The Individualized Education Program, IEP, can cause a lot of stress for parents and educators alike. Join Wisconsin Upside Down as we begin an IEP Survival Series for parents. This session will empower you to face the IEP head on as an active participant in the process. Learn how to make…

Join us as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day and our 2nd birthday! We had so much fun last year and we want you all there again. How can you spread awareness in March? On 3/21, wear your mismatched socks all day long and don't forget to wear them to our birthday party. When people…

Interested in learning about businesses started by young adults with disabilities? FEATURED SPEAKERS 1. Ron Malloy •Executive Director of Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin Family Services •DVR Business start-up provider •25 years of Fortune 500 experience •10 years of disability advocacy experience •Started 20 businesses in his professional career 2. Self Advocate - Andrew Gerbitz…

ABLE ACCOUNTS and Special Needs Trusts What Can ABLE Accomplish? Join us for a presentation on Special Needs Financial Planning to discuss the new 529 ABLE accounts and special needs trusts (SNTs), and how these planning tools interact with one another. You will learn: • What a 529 ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience Act)…

Toddlers and Kids on a Mission is once again partnering with GiGi's Playhouse to help the mission of another organization, The Birthday Party Club. This time, we are working on a service project to celebrate every kid's favorite event: BIRTHDAYS! At this event, families will  help the Birthday Party Club create Birthday Parties in a Bag. Afterwards,…

This is our second Winter Vendor Fair at GiGi’s Playhouse! We are a Down Syndrome Achievement Center, however, we are inclusive and welcoming of all families of all abilities. We are volunteer run, offer FREE programs to the community and are fully supported by private donations. All of our programs have a therapeutic and academic…

This Friendship party is for all individuals with Down syndrome and their friends that are ages 9-18 years old. Join us for snacks, games and dancing.   Celebrate Valentine's Day…