Building Independence Through Literacy Tutoring

Meet Alex and his Literacy  Tutor, Judy!  Alex is 17 years old and began tutoring at GiGi’s Playhouse, Phoenix in the Spring of 2023. Before arriving to GiGi’s Playhouse, Alex was reading Level D books in the RAZ Kids Reading Program at his high school. He had been at this same level for the past…

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Life as parents, one step at a time . . .

 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…

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“Heartfelt Gratitude” from a GiGi’s Family

“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…

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GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix Introduces “GiGi’s On The Go”

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…

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