In life, nothing happens overnight. Before a significant achievement, milestone, or modicum of success can be reached, days, months, and even years of hard work and determination must be put in. Our newest Playhouse, GiGi’s Playhouse Portland is a testament to this idea. Opening on September 28, our Portland Playhouse will be welcomed into the…
Read MoreBeing a parent to a newborn is one of life’s greatest gifts. But it can also be daunting. While parents are overjoyed by the arrival of this amazing new life, they also want to know that their child will have a bright future. This concern is amplified for parents of newborns with Down syndrome, who…
Read MoreAt GiGi’s, our Playhouses are like sanctuaries. Inside our walls, we offer our participants and their families more than FREE programming – we offer love, support, and acceptance. Our 60+ Playhouses are safe havens for individuals with Down syndrome and their parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, volunteers, and the entire community. The moment anyone steps through…
Read MoreIt started as a dream. Four years ago, three months into a global pandemic, Kirsten Riddick and Cara Armstrong, two mothers of children with Down syndrome, came together. Their idea was simple: create a social group for their children with Down syndrome, ideally close to their homes in Simi Valley, CA. What followed next is…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 12, 2024 (Simi Valley, CA) — It’s a ribbon cutting 21 years in the making. GiGi’s Playhouse, the only network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of its newest Playhouse in Simi Valley, CA, on Saturday, August 17. The Simi Valley Playhouse marks the landmark…
Read MoreIf you tuned into the Olympics on Sunday, you witnessed something that directly relates to the mission of GiGi’s Playhouse. …Yes, you read that right. Though we are Down Syndrome Achievement Centers, and we absolutely love the Special Olympics, the plight and obstacles individuals with Down syndrome face aren’t simply relegated to the Special Olympics…
Read MoreNervous glances. Long stares. Muffled laughter. When people with disabilities, especially those with Down syndrome, enter public spaces, they’re often greeted with a mixed reception. Whether it’s at a school, restaurant, or grocery store, many members of the neurotypical population aren’t used to seeing individuals with disabilities, and because of this, many people don’t…
Read MoreAt GiGi’s, our Playhouses offer purposeful, FREE programs that change our participants’ lives. We also offer programs designed to take our participants outside of our Playhouse walls and into their communities. These programs don’t just help our participants; they help community members with no ties to Down syndrome gain exposure, interact, and build meaningful relationships…
Read MoreOur Core Values Enthusiastic Bringing positive, high energy to your work. Best of All We are always looking to improve every day, with all that we do. Challenge yourself every day to embrace a Generation G life. Get it done Making things happen and blasting through barriers when needed. Figure it out together. Believe Believe in ourselves,…
Read More2023 Calendar Happy 2023…we made it 20 years! And there’s no better way to celebrate than by sharing the joy that comes from seeing the beautiful faces that grace this year’s calendar. Month after month, you can see how our participants have grown along with GiGi’s. Each month also includes an inspirational story that will better help you…
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Read MoreHelp us receive $50,000 for our Playhouse in Queretaro, Mexico! We are excited to announce we have an anonymous donor who is matching all gifts up to $50,000 received until June 30, 2018, for our Mexico Playhouse. Donate to Mexico In Mexico, the situation for people with Down syndrome is often desperate. There is no…
Read MoreCÓMO APRENDO En Gigi´s Playhouse nosotros vemos el potencial, la habilidad y la posibilidad. Nosotros educamos, inspiramos y creemos. Celebramos la singularidad y unicidad del síndrome de Down y la gritamos al mundo para que todos sepan lo impresionante que es el síndrome de Down.¡Probablemente tú conozcas a un familiar, un estudiante, aun vecino o…
Read MoreStart your journey Are you ready to start your journey to a Healthier U? It is never too early to start your fitness and wellness journey! GiGiFIT has programs for infants through adults! Did you know strengthening your infant’s core will help their speech? The GiGiFIT programs are designed to address common issues for individuals…
Read MoreDS 101 Best of All Books How I Learn Resources How I Learn At GiGi’s Playhouse, we see potential, ability, and possibility. We educate, inspire, and believe. We celebrate uniqueness and we shout out to the world so everyone knows how AWESOME Down syndrome is! Maybe you know a family member, a student, a neighbor, a classmate with Down syndrome, or…
Read MoreSupport Contributions to Generation G fund the expansion of free programs for children and adults with Down syndrome, as well as community campaigns in schools and local businesses for greater acceptance! Click below to donate to a location near you or click here to donate to the National Headquarters. West Layton, UT Phoenix, AZ coming…
Read MoreGeneration G Pledge Generation G is a conscious decision to be better every day. Be Generous. Be Accepting. Be Kind. Take the pledge now! Then draw it, post it, live it! Your pledge is a daily reminder to be better every day I pledge to join Generation G: I accept you as you are. I…
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