July 2024 Best of All
Participant Best of All Lauren ended her summer speech sessions with a bang! Miss Ann tried a new therapy technique and it was phenomenal. She was able to decode what Lauren was saying into words that more people would understand. The #bestofall moment was when Lauren's eyes lit up because...
June 2024 Best of All
In June, we held our annual GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge and it was AMAZING! Be sure to visit the recap blog linked here. The rest of June was a blur of activity with all of our summer programs starting including two new programs/activities. Participant Best of All Recently during an Adult...
July 2024 Programs & Events
Let the summer programs continue! We will have a slight break for all programs on July 3rd & 4th in honor of the holiday. Also, the week of the 4th our staff and volunteers will be out and about at the John Deere Classic working concessions. Be sure to stop...
A SUPERhero Thank You!
44 Fundraising Teams 50+ Volunteers 75+ Raffle Items 800+ Registrations $103,000+ Raised We say thank you dozens of times but it never feels like enough. Our 2024 GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge -Superhero Run, walk, and Kids Dash was nothing short of AMAZING! The forecast called for rain all morning long and...
June 2024 Programs & Events
June is here! We're kicking off the month with the annual GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge Superhero Run & Walk. Additional information about that event can be seen here on a previous blog. Group Programs June 4 Adult Group Speech “Coffee Club” (18+) Pack the Playhouse - Pizza, Popcorn, Punch & Photo...
May 2024 Best of All
In May, we're ramping up for our annual run walk and summer programming but we also close out our spring one-on-one session. All of the highlights below are somehow connected to the spring session. Participant Best of All Math is hard for some, and word problems are even harder. Lisa...
May 2024 Programs & Events
May is a little on the quiet side as we gear up for all the summer programs and events but there are still some great group programs scheduled. Scroll to the bottom for the link to the website calendar to register for group programs! Group Programs May 7 Adult Group...
April 2024 Best of All
As April comes to a close, we're looking back with smiles and hope! Participant Best of All Recently, Amelia’s big sister Grace attended a speech session with her. Amelia asked her to come in the room with her, and being a great sister, she did. While taking turns with big...
3 Tips for Articulating Policy
The Conversation Corner, By Brook Fieldman Part 8 of 8 – This is the last post in this series of blog posts on supporting, encouraging, and tips and tricks related to communication. Tips for Communicating Disability Policy The previous blog in this series detailed the importance of building knowledge on...
Your #1 Advocate is YOU!
The Conversation Corner, By Brook Fieldman Part 7 of 8 – There will be 2 blogs each week in this series with a night of in-person recap at the end of the month. Communication Surrounding Self-Advocacy We’ve previously discussed that without communication, individuals would be unable to express their thoughts,...
3 Ways to Stay on Topic
The Conversation Corner, By Brook Fieldman Part 6 of 8 – There will be 2 blogs each week in this series with a night of in-person recap at the end of the month. Enhancing Topic Maintenance As previously mentioned in other blog posts, effective communication is essential for maintaining strong...
2 Communication Settings
The Conversation Corner, by Brook Fieldman Part 5 of 8 – There will be 2 blogs each week in this series with a night of in-person recap at the end of the month. Teaching Effective Communication In Various Settings As you’ve learned, effective communication skills are crucial for cultivating positive...