(“Myth-busting” is a new multi-part blog series where we tackle all things Down syndrome: misconceptions, half-truths, and fabrications. We’re setting the record straight, once and for all.) Can People with Down syndrome drink alcohol? Age is a tricky thing. Sure, in polite society, it’s often considered rude to ask someone’s age, but that’s not the…
Read MoreAnd we’re doing it with help from a generous donor At GiGi’s Playhouse, we don’t lack ambition. Our mission is not only to change how the world views Down syndrome, but also to completely change the world, making it more accepting for EVERYONE! It’s a big job. One we work in pursuit of every day. …
Read MoreAlzheimer’s is scary. We all know that. Though there’s so much awareness surrounding Alzheimer’s, there’s still many misconceptions about the disease. When people picture Alzheimer’s, the image of an elderly person comes to mind, but age is not the only link to Alzheimer’s. Far from it. Despite being excluded from the narrative, individuals with Down…
Read MoreChildren were everywhere. It was 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 15 at NOW Arena/Village Green, and the competition was on! It was time for the Kids Dash for Down syndrome as part of our National/Hoffman Estates Playhouse’s GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge (GFAC). GFAC raises awareness to support challenges in the Down syndrome community, but it also…
Read MoreIf you blinked, you might have missed it. This past weekend, GiGi Gianni, the namesake of GiGi’s Playhouse, the only network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, hit the stage for Down Country, an Awareness to Acceptance Concert for individuals with Down syndrome. Before country stars Conner Smith, Cooper Alan, Joe Nichols, and Scotty McCreery took…
Read MoreThe Summertime: often associated with sun, sand and so much fun, but also a time where those amazing educational milestones reached during the school year can take a turn towards regression. GiGi’s Playhouse programming can help with that!!!! Over the Summer, our network of Playhouses are hard at work providing FREE, educational and therapeutic programming…
Read MoreBorn with Down syndrome, GiGi Gianni, Chief Inspiration Officer of GiGi’s Playhouse, has become an advocate for acceptance and inclusivity, a beacon of hope for those pushed to the margins of our society. Her global movement, #GenerationG, stands for every person with a disability who has ever been abused, discriminated against, or socially isolated. And…
Read More#Run8Give8 We’re partnering with Hyrox, a National partner and sponsor of GiGi’s Playhouse, for the #Run8Give8 campaign! All proceeds from #Run8Give8 go to GiGi’s! #Run8Give8 is a fun fitness challenge that promotes health and wellness. The challenge is simple: Run or walk 8km (5 miles) Donate $8 Tag 8 friends to join the challenge on…
Read MoreThank you for your submission! We look forward to contacting you about starting your location. Below is an overview of the steps that you will need to complete. Before you Begin – Contact National Office & Organize Leadership Contact the National Office by sending an email to startup@gigisplayhouse.org to learn more about the process and…
Read MoreDown Syndrome In The News FDA APPROVES NEW ALZHEIMER’S DRUG July 11, 2024 There are newfound grounds for optimism in the Down syndrome community. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced they’re approving Kisunla, a new drug developed by Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly). Kisunla has been shown in clinical trials to slow…
Read MoreWhat we offer GiGi’s Playhouse offers FREE therapeutic, educational and research-driven programs to individuals of all ages with Down syndrome. View our programs We are expanding our future! Help us expand our Playhouse Donate today We are expanding our future! Help us expand our Playhouse Donate today Our Mission: is to increase positive awareness of…
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Read MoreCorporate | School | #GenerationG Magazine | GiGi’s Playhouse Shop Donate #GenerationG aims to be the first widespread social movement for the ENTIRE disability community and sends a global message of acceptance for ALL! Preview text You’re now a member of the #GenerationG Community, an army of change-makers set on making the world a kinder, better place…
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Read MoreFundraise for GiGi’s Playhouse Celebration Club Celebrate your birthday, anniversary, promotion, Bar Mitzvah, or achievement (first steps, anyone?) by inviting your friends and family to support GiGi’s Playhouse. Find Out More Acceptance Challenge Corporate Opportunity Celebrate your birthday, anniversary, promotion, Bar Mitzvah, or achievement (first steps, anyone?) by inviting your friends and family to support…
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