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3*21*23 is World Down Syndrome Day in Arizona!
On any given day, you will find individuals with Down syndrome learning with their peers in local schools, working alongside typically developing people and competing with other professional athletes. But behind every triumph there was a battle that was fought, battles that are still being fought, to make the world a more accepting place. When someone…
Read MoreChange the World: Generation G is improving lives
In the summer of 2002, a little girl came into the world surrounded by love, support and … uncertainty. Her parents didn’t know how the others would perceive and welcome her, if others would even welcome her at all, let alone what her life would look like in the future. After generations of change and…
Read MoreIt’s the friends we meet that help us LOVE the journey!
Super volunteer, amazing self advocate and guest blogger Brett would like you to meetsome of his Playhouse friends….. They are so AWESOME!! Love…..I LOVE that I have a place to go to that accepts me.I LOVE all the friends I have met, participants and volunteers.I LOVE GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix and all it does for me…
Read MoreExemplifying Generation G: The Arenas share their why behind support of GiGi’s Playhouse
Accepting, generous and kind! Philanthropist, small business owner and wife, Michelle Arena grew up knowing the value of individuals with Down syndrome and the importance of advocating for an underserved populations. She experienced first hand both the acceptance and the rejection of her brother Chris and wishes he was here to know the support and…
Read MoreWe’re grateful for the friends we meet along the way!
Gratitude….. I am grateful to have a place to go to that accepts me. I am grateful for all the friends I have met, both participants and volunteers. I am grateful for GiGi’s Phoenix and all it does for me and so many others. I am grateful I can have this blog, so you can…
Read MoreThe Ripple Effect of Inclusion – “You are Beautiful and Pretty”
“YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL AND PRETTY” We know that at any given moment your life can change. When we open our heart, we really can change for the better. High school can be a tough time to fit in, be a part of the team or just make friends. It’s difficult for many to reach out…
Read MoreIt’s the Friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey . . . . .
Brett would like you to meet one of his Playhouse friends….. Elijah is so AWESOME!! Elijah’s favorite program at GiGi’s Playhouse Phoenix is LMNOP! He loves all the music and he (and mom) love to learn new sign language signs so we can use our hands to speak and sing while listening to…
Read MoreIt’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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