GiGi’s Music Makers and Dance programs have been added to our list of Signature Programs!!! In 2023, the Programs team took a look at our most popular specialty programs and with a lot of research, collaboration and planning the GiGi’s Signature Dance and Signature Music Makers family of programs were created! You may be asking…
Read MoreWhen is World Down Syndrome Day? World Down Syndrome Day is on March 21, this date was picked to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome. How do you celebrate World Down Syndrome Day? World Down Syndrome Day is coming up, and we thought we would share…
Read MoreCharlotte and her mother, Amy, discuss the impact of GiGi’s Playhouse on their lives. Charlotte struggled with making friends and feeling validated before finding GiGi’s Playhouse. The organization provided a supportive and accepting environment where Charlotte feels beautiful and loved. Similarly, Steven, who had become isolated and depressed during the pandemic, found solace and friendship…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2024 – GiGi’s Playhouse, the only network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, has marked a significant milestone by securing its first-ever advertisement in the prestigious Super Bowl LVIII Program. This groundbreaking achievement not only serves as a testament to the organization’s growing visibility and impact but also highlights the importance…
Read MoreThe GiGi’s Educator Symposium is FREE, VIRTUAL and INFORMATIVE! Are you interested in If you answered YES to any of these questions GiGi’s Educator Symposium is for you! Click HERE for more information and to REGISTER Parents/Caregivers – please invite your teachers, therapists, paraprofessionals, and anyone else who teaches your loved one. Heard from past…
Read MoreVideo Transcription: Mike Cirigliano: Hi. My name’s Mike Cirigliano. I’m president of the board at GiGi’s Playhouse Long Island, and my role is to support our board, our participants, and our volunteers the best that I can. GiGi’s Playhouse is a center, a destination, a place to me that supports all communities, any individual with…
Read MoreElena and her husband had been trying to become pregnant for nine years. They had almost given up hope when Elena decided to take one last pregnancy test. The test came back positive. Very early in her pregnancy, they were diagnosed with Down syndrome and hydrocephalus (water on the brain), and her doctor asked if…
Read MoreOctober is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting acceptance for individuals with Down syndrome. This annual observance aims to educate the public about this genetic condition and celebrate the achievements and abilities of those who have it. If you’re looking for ways to get involved and show your support,…
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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