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 MoreCorporate Initiative | School Initiative | #GenerationG Book | Shop Gen G | GiGi’s Playhouse How you can spread acceptance in your community… Volunteer Learn how you can volunteer at one of our 55 locations or virtually! Learn More about Volunteering GiGi’s Educator Symposium Join a team of experienced educators and therapists from across the…
Read MoreJUMP TO: Welcome letter | Sustainability | Free Programs | We’re Growing | Awareness | Acceptance | By The Numbers GiGi’s Playhouse Annual Report 2021 Because of you… Our programs are FREE. We are helping people with Down syndrome live longer and healthier lives. We are empowered to achieve the unimaginable. During these most challenging…
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Read MoreIAcceptYou.org Corporate Initiative GiGi’s Playhouse commitment to bringing Disability DEI to the workplace! GiGi’s Playhouse is proud to be introducing our very own disability Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative to the corporate world! Promoting acceptance for all is a vital part of our organization’s mission. Our DEI program is both informative and actionable. The…
Read MoreGiGi’s Educator Symposium Educate. Inspire. Believe. Teaching Strategies for Individuals with Down Syndrome GiGi’s Playhouse is the ONLY international network of Down Syndrome Achievement Centers created to provide FREE, life-changing therapeutic and educational programs for all ages of development and for the unique needs of individuals with Down syndrome. Join a team of experienced…
Read MoreGeneration G Community | Generation G Certification | Generation G Book | G Merch | GiGi’s Playhouse Congratulations! you are now a part of the Generation G community. Next Steps Watch the Down syndrome 101 video Read the article “5 ways to nurture learning in children with Down syndrome” Listen to an episode of “A…
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