Posts by Katie Whaley

We are extremely proud to be running the Amina Grace Speech and Language program for the fourth session since 2021, here at GiGi’s Playhouse Southern Tier. Providing speech services for our participants gives them the opportunity to break through barriers caused by speech related struggles. To learn more about the Amina Grace Speech and Language,…

Happy New Year GiGi’s families and friends! It has been one of my lifes greatest pleasure and blessing to have been the Site Manager of our Playhouse for the past year. I have done a bit of reflecting on this past year now that we are now in 2023. I have gotten to share my…

As the end of the year is closing in, we are revving up for the spring! Here are the enrollment based programs that we are proud to host in the spring of 2023. Please take the time to read through the descriptions to understand how the enrollment process works and apply for the programs that…

Our daughter, Lilah Jane, was born on March 7, 2022, and she is the light of our lives. Unfortunately her entrance into the world didn’t begin how it should have. The joy and excitement of our first child being born, quickly turned into fear. It is very unfortunate that we felt this way, just because…

As Down Syndrome Awareness (and Acceptance) Month comes to a close, we would like to share some ways that you can continue to celebrate even after October is over! Commit to Kindness – Join Generation G! Throughout the month of October, The Down Syndrome Information Alliance suggests celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month by performing 31…

At GiGi’s Playhouse, we aim to create an environment that fosters learning and development. Our priority is that our participants have the opportunity to work towards their goals. That’s why we like to highlight “Best of All” moments with our participants. “Best of All” is a daily challenge to do a little better than you did…

The Amina Grace Speech & Language Program We are so excited to continue providing free 1:1 speech and language sessions to our participants through the Amina Grace Speech and Language Program that is made possible through our partnership with Binghamton University. This fall, we are welcoming a new SLP to the Playhouse- Kate! Here is…

Hello families of GiGi’s Playhouse! This is Gina and Nicolette, the newest interns at GiGi’s Playhouse Southern Tier for this fall. We would love to introduce ourselves to you guys and tell you some facts about us. Volunteering at the playhouse has been a huge part of our college experience which is why we could…

GiGi’s Playhouse Southern Tier 2nd Annual ‘Swing for Acceptance’ Golf Tournament   Speech by Board Vice President & Programs Coordinator: Anna Bruce   “What is GiGi’s Playhouse? What does your support in participating, volunteering, donating mean? It has been a hard couple of years, as a mom….my son and I have experienced repeated rejections, from…