Siblings, volunteers, parents, co-workers, teachers, individuals with Down syndrome, we want to hear your story!!
#MyDsStory
We will be sharing the stories and moments that have shaped YOUR perspective of Down syndrome. To create a better understanding of what Down syndrome really is; we will use the voices of those closest to the diagnosis to bring awareness and change perspectives.
So, what are we asking you for??
- Submitted Content for GiGi’s Playhouse to share: Submit your #MyDsStory below! GiGi’s Playhouse wants to share #MyDsStories to help spread awareness of the beauty of the Down syndrome diagnosis while spreading a global message of acceptance for all!
What kind of content are we looking for?
- Vlogs: Video created by you talking about the person in your life with Down syndrome, video of someone with DS, yours or their perspective of the diagnosis
- Written Blogs/Stories: Written content about someone in your life with Down syndrome or a perspective of the diagnosis, with photos included in the document
- Any Video Content: Cute, inspiring, funny, loving, informative videos from our GiGi’s Families, with a story behind it
For any video recordings made, please film vertically on the phone, emphasizing clear audio and video. For any blogs/written stories, please type it up in a Microsoft Word document with photos.
Vlog or Written blog Content Ideas:
Content ideas for Parents, Siblings, Friends, and Volunteers to create:
- Tell us about your #MyExtraChromosome. All people with DS have an extra 21st chromosome. Tell us what it means emotionally. What are the best characteristics that #MyExtraChromsome brings?
- How your child or loved one has excelled in ways you didn’t expect?
- The impact loving someone with Down syndrome can have on your life
- What Down syndrome has taught you about life
- What a more accepting world looks like to you
- A sibling’s perspective on what their brother or sister has done to change their life.
- A story of you or your loved one’s greatest accomplishment
- Your own definition of Down syndrome
- If you had one message to give to the world for Down Syndrome Awareness Month, what would it be?
Content ideas for program participants to create
- What does Down syndrome mean to you?
- What is your dream in life?
- What does acceptance mean to you?
- What is your favorite part about GiGi’s Playhouse?
- What do you want everyone to know about you?
Already captured video or photo content to be submitted by Families, Friends, Volunteers, Supporters, ETC.
- Cute video of your loved one with Down syndrome
- Inspirational or heart videos of someone accomplishing something
- Any funny heartfelt video that captures the spirit of that person
- Life changing moments that occurred in someone’s life
- Participating in programs at GiGi’s
- Your favorite videos and pictures
