Kids
Program Highlight – LMNOP supports our littlest learners and their families
LMNOP (Language, Music ‘N Our Peeps) LMNOP is an interactive and engaging program designed to guide parents and young children through learning basic sign language and other forms of communication using music and language-based activities. Our Program Leader Melissa has a passion for helping others and is a sign language interpreter at UW-Milwaukee. GiGi’s Playhouse…
Read MoreGIGIFIT ACCEPTANCE CHALLENGE
GIGIFIT ACCEPTANCE CHALLENGE May and June have been designated for the GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge where all the Playhouses across the country will unite to MOVE for ACCEPTANCE. There will be multiple opportunities around the Milwaukee area where community members can dedicate to move for acceptance and raise funds for GiGi’s Playhouse Milwaukee. Mark June 5th on your…
Read MoreGiGiFIT Spotlight
Our FREE GiGiFIT programs combine physical therapy with a strong fitness-focus and an ultimate goal of success and improved movement. GiGiFIT was created in collaboration with skilled Physical Therapists who work specifically with individuals with Down syndrome. The GiGiFIT programs are designed to address common issues for individuals with Down syndrome including hypotonia, excessive joint…
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…
Read MoreChanging the World for Down Syndrome
GiGi’s Playhouse is such a wonderful resource for people with Down syndrome AND their families. Check out Erin’s story here to learn more about how GiGi’s has impacted her and their family. When parents welcome a newborn child, they anticipate their baby’s first smile and first steps and dream about the person that child will…
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