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Dash Team Highlight: Max’s Maniacs
Who inspired this team and what makes them EXTRA awesome? Max is our awesome 6 yo who happens to rock that extra chromosome! He’s charming, energetic, smart, and definitely a…
Read MoreJoin Us for the GiGi’s Playhouse Dash for Down Syndrome: A Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion
At GiGi’s Playhouse, we’re all about celebrating differences, fostering inclusivity, and empowering individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities to reach their fullest potential. One of the most exciting events…
Read MoreJoin Us for the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge at GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee!
Are you ready to make a positive impact while having fun and staying active? Look no further than GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee’s GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge or as we call it the Dash…
Read MoreEmpowering Lives: GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee and UW-Milwaukee Join Forces
In the heart of Milwaukee, an inspiring collaboration between GiGi’s Playhouse and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is unfolding, marked by a commitment to support and empower individuals with Down…
Read More🌟 Embrace the joy of giving back! 🌟
GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee is searching for vibrant volunteers to add their personal touch to events, fundraising, tutoring, and programs among other areas. Just 1-2 hours per week can create a…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Marquette University Occupational Therapy Dept.
Students from Marquette University’s College of Health Sciences in the area of Occupational Therapy (OT) facilitated our Fall 2023 GiGi Prep program with an emphasis on building communication skills, money…
Read MoreParticipant Best of All – Myron
“Our 3 y/o son Myron has gained independence, is singing along to more songs, is making more sounds, and is imitating more words. Miss Fiona and Ms. Jen are always…
Read MoreCommunity Connection – Brillant DPI
On Nov. 16, 2023, GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee had new pictures applied to the Welcome Windows greeting everyone as they walk past and enter GiGi’s. The company applying the new pictures…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Tyler Madoche – Empowering Inclusivity while getting participants GiGiFIT!
We say goodbye this month to Tyler Madoche – our long-time GiGiFIT instructor at Balance Fitness, who came to us in August 2021 and quickly became the heart and soul…
Read MoreA Deeper Understanding of Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic condition that is often misunderstood. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Down syndrome, elucidating what it is, its types, and the unique…
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