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 Being a special needs family, people tell us all the time “I don’t know how you do it.” Or “special kids are only given to special people.” I simply don’t see it that way.   As a person of faith, I know that they are a blessing from God.  That they are created in his image…

I would like you to meetsome of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome! Meet my new friend Katrina!Her favorite GiGi program is cooking (I love cooking,too!). Katrina’s favorite food is pizza😀. Katrina does not have a nickname, just call her Katrina❤. Her favorite toy is a Mexican toy made out of wood, she calls…

“Dear GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix, I am writing to extend my heartfelt gratitude to GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix for the invaluable support and services you have provided to my family and the Down syndrome community. Your dedication to empowering individuals with Down syndrome has made a profound impact on our lives. Navigating the complexities of supporting a…

Blank 17 I would like you to meetsome of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome! Meet my new friend Conrad 😀. Conrad and his family LOVE LMNOP where they get to meet so many amazing friends, explore, and know that everyone is there to help! Conrad’s mom has seen Conrad grow from a baby…

Article submitted by: Daily Independent By Cyrus Guccione GiGi’s Playhouse expands reach . . . . Down syndrome nonprofit in Scottsdale goes mobile PHOTO COURTESY OF RANDY BINGHAM “The founder of the Down syndrome achievement center GiGi’s Playhouse in Scottsdale is expanding its reach beyond the walls of its nonprofit at the corner of 92nd…

I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome! Meet my new friend Skyrah😀. She likes the Cooking program, Skyrah says cooking class is fun! She likes to cook in the kitchen! (I agree, cooking is so much fun, especially with friends😀). Her favorite foods are popcorn and soda!…

I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome!  Meet my new friend Nikki.😀.  She recently joined GiGi’s Playhouse when her mom was reminded by Ms. Denise N., a GiGi Fit volunteer about this wonderful organization, her mom said! So far, Nikki’s favorite programs are one-on-one speech therapy with…

I would like you to meet some of my Playhouse friends….. They are so awesome!  February is a month that has Valentine’s Day in it. It means to me love and friendship. I have love for my family and my friends! I have been friends with Kaitlyn since I first came to GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix.…

What’s Happening: Students with disabilities (SWDs) can take extra time to prepare for the transition to college and career, and in Arizona, they can stay in high school until age 22. Yet too often families are surprised senior year to find out their child will graduate that spring—whether or not they are ready for the transition.…

Just before the holidays, our playhouse wrapped up the Fall 2023 Amina Grace 1:1 Speech Therapy session during which 42 students from 7 months – 33 years old played (and worked) for 15 weeks with our therapists, Sarah, Linda & Kristen to improve their communication skills! Our Spring 2024 Amina Grace session is underway –…