Special Education
4th graders are changing the world
Stormonth Elementary’s 4th graders are changing the way the world views Down syndrome. They have taken the #GenerationG pledge, learned about acceptance, and inclusion, and are living these lessons every…
Read MoreAmina Grace Speech program
Check out this adorable pic from our Amina Grace Speech program! Andrei had all these wonderful instructors last night and was clearly enjoying himself — look at that adorable smile!!…
Read MoreWorld Down Syndrome Day is coming soon!
Let’s think about World Down Syndrome Day, it’s coming soon! Fellow world-changers — visit https://www.bonfire.com/gigisplayhousemke/ and get your shirt and sweatshirt orders in! #GiGisPlayhouse #gigisplayhouseMKE #GiGisAtHome #GenerationG #BeAccepting #BeGenerous #BeKind…
Read MoreMeet our newest Board Member: Kristen Byers
Meet our newest Board Member: Kristen Byers Kristen Byers is a nature-based 4K teacher for a program that is partnered with West Bend School District, Riveredge Nature Center, and Kettle…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Sue Haessler
Sue – Program Leader for Leaps & Bounds Sue Haessler is a retired speech-language pathologist who spent 34 years perfecting her craft. Once she retired she knew she wanted to…
Read MoreProgram Highlight: GiGi Kitchen
GiGi’s Kitchen is designed to emphasize the importance of health and wellness through nutrition education, kitchen safety, food preparation, social activities, and a shared meal/snack. Participants will learn about and…
Read MoreProgram Highlight: Leaps and Bounds
Leaps & Bounds gets a makeover! (ages 2-7) This great program is getting an update thanks to the students and professors at Carroll University! Each week participants, their families and students…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight – Caroline
Caroline – Literacy Tutor Hello! My name is Caroline Carrothers, and I am a summer literacy tutor for GiGi’s. I was born in Puerto Rico, but I’ve grown up in…
Read MoreGiGiFIT Program TRIAL
Ever wondered what GiGiFIT is all about? Come to try it and see the program in action. Learn about what skills are worked on, the various age groups, locations, and…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Kelly – GiGiFIT Infant and Toddler Program Leader
I’m Kelly Starsky – “Ms. Kelly” at the Playhouse! I’m a Marquette graduate and have been a pediatric physical therapist my whole career. While I have worked in Birth to…
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