Our Diagnosis Story: Lilah Jane
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...
Down Syndrome Awareness (Acceptance) Month!
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...
Best of All Moment: Sawyer!
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...
Meet Our Newest SLP: Kate!
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...
Welcoming our New Interns!
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...
The Impact of GiGi’s Playhouse
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...
Best of All: Elias!
For the month of June we want to highlight our participant, Elias! Elias has been joining us at the Playhouse for GiGiFit Kids, GiGi’s Kitchen Kids, LMNOP, and Music in Motion! He is full of energy and LOVES playing with all the toys at the Playhouse. Elias has shown his ’best...
Volunteer Spotlight: Dora!
Back Again! We are so lucky to have volunteers who come back to us after being out of the area for a while- it shows they can't stay away! Last summer Dora lead our Art Explosion program, and this summer she will be around even more leading programs and volunteering...
Caregiver Highlight!
We are so lucky to have amazing caregivers join us at the Playhouse with their individuals everyday. Many of our caregivers have expressed how much the Playhouse has impacted their day-to-day routine (for the good!). Here is a glimpse into one of our most frequent flyers caregivers and how they came...
April Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Franklin!
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month! Here at the Playhouse, we are always blown away by the amazing volunteers who walk through our doors. This month we wanted to highlight a volunteer who has faithfully joined us every Saturday to assist with our children's programs. Meet Franklin! Franklin began volunteering with us...
Happy World Down Syndrome Day!
"This year I was blessed with the privilege of getting to work with these three amazing kids. They are all amazingly special and unique in their own way, and today I get to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! A lot of people would think Down syndrome is a disability people...
