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In case you missed it

K103 FM morning hosts, Stacey and Mike, interviewed Nancy Gianni on World Down Syndrome Day.  Listen here to Nancy describe what it means to have a GiGi’s Playhouse in Portland. 
Kara blog

Away from Milestones and Toward the Light

“Slow down, you’re doin’ fine  You can’t be everything you wanna be before your time  Although it’s so romantic on the borderline  Tonight, tonight  Too bad, but it’s the life you lead  You’re so ahead of yourself that you forgot what you need….”  — Vienna (Billy Joel)  I remember walking...

Join Us for the 2023 GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge! 

Looking for how YOU and your family can change the world!?! Here’s a meaningful way to get involved with GiGi's Playhouse Portland!   Register here for our GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 5K, 1 mile and Kids Dash for Down Syndrome on June 3rd at Mary S. Young Park in West Linn. It’s...
Down Syndrome Communication Blog

Helping Improve Communication Among Individuals with Down Syndrome

Radha Joy, Committee Member — Programs (MS-CCC, SLP) Radha Joy shares her experience as a speech pathologist and expresses the need to go broader and deeper with communication skills development for individuals with Down syndrome. I believe that communication and connection are the keys to a happy life. As a...

iHeart Media Shines Light on GiGi’s Playhouse Portland

Stacey and Mike’s Helping Hands program explores new ways to support different nonprofits every month, and they've chosen GiGi's Portland for March, 2023! By Brad Johnston, Board President In the Down syndrome world, the month of March is highlighted not by St. Patrick’s Day, but by World Down Syndrome Day...

Why Do We Need GiGi’s Playhouse Portland?

Caroline and Francisco recently moved to Portland from Michigan. They are both physicians and are blessed with 2 beautiful boys, Cisco (2.5 years) and Julian (7 months). The Castillos moved to Portland in the summer of 2018 seeking a more inclusive community and better opportunities for Cisco. While in Michigan they...