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It’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . .
Brett would like you to meet some of his Playhouse friends….. They are so AWESOME!! David’s favorite GiGi’s program was always Kids Club, but this summer he really enjoyed GiGiFIT too! He says the more movement the better😀. (I think both programs are good ones, it’s really hard to pick!) David loves to play baseball and…
Read MorePlayhouse Participant Becomes Published Author
Once upon a time, a little boy was born. A diagnosis given. Future abilities assumed. Some people wondered if he would ever be able to speak, let alone read or write. But write he does, and Maison does it so well that he is now a published author! Individuals with Down syndrome are more than…
Read MoreBe the change… how our community responded to a hate crime with love
What started out as a revolting story of a young man being taken advantage of has become one of solidarity and generosity. As the Down syndrome community kicked off Down syndrome acceptance month, one of their own was at work on a seemingly typical day. Like many young men, Kyle has been working at a…
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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!! Anthony’s favorite GiGi’s program is Music and playing with his friends! Anthony likes to play basketball, skeet ball, and exercising with his friends. He is strong❤️. Anthony also likes…
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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!! Angel’s favorite GiGi’s program is GiGiFit! His favorite hobbies are playing and listening to music. (I like to play and listen to music also!) Angel’s favorite food is…
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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!! Camila’s favorite GiGi’s programs are Open Play and Music! It has been awhile since she has been to the Playhouse, but when she does go she really enjoys…
Read MoreCelebrating 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 are constantly balancing providing support…
Read More“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 a ball😀. Her favorite foods…
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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 hobby is swinging in his…
Read MoreFrom 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 participation in the GiGi’s Prep…
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