Celebrating Independence Every Day at GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix

Guest Blog Submitted by Robin Lea-Amos   July is the month in America where we celebrate our nation’s independence. At GiGi’s Playhouse, we celebrate independence every single day! Every program is purposeful and progressive with the goal of reaching independence in every area and stage of an individual’s development. We...

“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . .”

Guest Blog submitted by Brett GiGi's Playhouse Phoenix Self Advocate Brett would like you to meet some of his Playhouse friends..... They are so AWESOME!!     Sabrina’s favorite GiGi program is the Dance program (I like Dance Mania too, it’s so fun)! Sabrina’s favorite toy to play with is...

“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . .”

Guest Blog submitted by Brett GiGi's Playhouse Phoenix Self Advocate Brett would like you to meet some of his Playhouse friends..... They are so AWESOME!!   Noah’s favorite GiGi program is LMNOP (so far, they look forward to going through all the different programs when the time comes)! Noah’s favorite...

From a Grateful Dad!

Guest Blog Submitted By: A Grateful Dad Among Mitchell’s many amazing characteristics is his level of gratitude for those around him. This is especially true of the AMAZING TEAM at GiGi’s! Mitchell is so compassionate, energetic, loving, and generous. These outstanding qualities have only been enhanced and encouraged since his...

“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . .”

Guest Blog submitted by Brett GiGi's Playhouse Phoenix Self Advocate Brett would like you to meet some of his Playhouse friends..... They are so AWESOME!!     Annie’s favorite GiGi programs are Rock Band, Literacy, and GiGiFit! She especially likes Rock Band, it is fun! She loves all musical instruments,...

“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . .”

Guest Blog submitted by Brett GiGi's Playhouse Phoenix Self Advocate Brett would like you to meet some of his Playhouse friends..... They are so AWESOME!!     Kyle likes GiGiFit! It is the first GiGi's program he has participated in😀. Kyle likes to watch sports on TV (so do I,...

“Becoming Your Best of All”

  At GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix, we support parents and caregivers giving our participants the time to become comfortable. It is all part of learning at their own pace. Becoming your “best of all” takes a different route for each of us and it is NOT one size fits all! A...

The Power of a Peer Buddy

The Power of a Peer Buddy In Honor of National Down Syndrome Day Submitted by Guest Blogger Candace Mangold     Every day my son, Halen, comes home from first grade with a sweet story about his friend, Leeza. "Leeza gave me a high five today! She just laughs and...

“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . .”

Guest Blog submitted by Brett Schatzman GiGi's Playhouse Phoenix Self Advocate   Brett would like you to meet some of his Playhouse friends..... They are so AWESOME!!     Jonathan’s (JC’s) favorite GiGi’s program is LMNOP! JC’s favorite toy/hobby is Baby shark swimming singing and coco melon and of course...

“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . .”

Guest Blog submitted by Brett Schatzman GiGi's Playhouse Phoenix Self Advocate   Brett would like you to meet some of his Playhouse friends..... They are so AWESOME!!     Kenzie’s favorite program is LMNOP! Kenzie loves to play with dolls❤️. Kenzie’s favorite food is popcorn (I like popcorn too, especially...

“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . .”

Guest Blog submitted by Brett Schatzman GiGi's Playhouse Phoenix Self Advocate Brett would like you to meet some of his Playhouse friends..... They are so AWESOME!!     Amoure’s favorite program is when there is music! Amoure’s favorite toys are dolls and her favorite hobby is dancing💕.  Her favorite food...

“It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . .”

Guest Blog submitted by Brett Schatzman GiGi's Playhouse Phoenix Self Advocate Brett would like you to meet some of his Playhouse friends..... They are so AWESOME!!     Cora’s favorite GiGi’s program is LMNOP. It has been her favorite since her family found GiGi’s Playhouse when Cora was 4 months...