Generation G from the Experts | GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center
On World Down Syndrome Day 2016 GiGi’s Playhouse launched Generation G, a conscious decision to be better every day. Be Accepting. Be Generous, Be Kind. Today you can find incredible tools for the community, classrooms, and the workplace this much-needed mission of acceptance at iacceptyou.org.
GiGi’s Playhouse has made significant progress and impact in supporting individuals with Down syndrome, but we have only scratched the surface. Still, new parents are not receiving the encouragement they need from medical professionals. Students with Down syndrome experience discrimination at school and on social media. Qualified adults with Down syndrome can’t access jobs. Dedicated locations, free programs, and positive support do not guarantee long-term success. There is still so much more to do. Without more daily actions to create lasting acceptance, opportunities for present and future generations will falter. Our kids never get to take a break from their diagnosis. Therefore, we will not stop fighting for them.
We asked a few of our amazing self advocates a few questions about Generation G…..
1.Generation G is a conscious decision to be better every day – What is something in your life that you are committed to working on and being better at each day?
2. Generation G is generosity in action. – What are some ways you show generosity (or kindness) in your community?
3. Why is the Generation G mission important to you, your friends, and the community?
4. Why should people join the Generation G movement?
Here is what they had to say…….
Sarah Stewart
- Something I am committed to working on everyday is to be healthy by making good/healthy food choices and exercisin
- I show generosity (kindness) in the community by volunteering. I volunteer at the Foodbank of CNY, at the Rescue Mission, serve lunch at a local Church and at St. Josephs Hospital.
- Generation G’s mission is important because we are being good citizens, we should show love and respect towards others, and it makes God glad and happy and also us.
- People should join Generation because it can make the community better, the world better and to show all people that we have a heart for them.
Kayla McKeon
- In my life I am committed to working out at the gym with my personal trainer and becoming more actively fit and trying to lose weight and keep it off.
- I show generosity by complimenting others when they compliment me.
- Generation G is important to me because it’s spreading the awarenesss of GiGi’s Playhouse and our mission of acceptance.
- I think eveyone should join in the movement of Generation G it’s a message about inclusiveness in the community that we all share
Amy Cavallaro
- I am working on speaking up for myself each day and speaking louder. There are times that I am in situations that I need to work on voicing my opinion and how I feel. I am my own person and need to express myself.
- I love showing generosity and make an effort to do it everyday. I volunteer in my community. I am always respectful and caring with my friends and family. I hold the door open for people that I don’t even know when I am out in the community.
- I am friendly and try to make other people comfortable when they are in a difficult situation.
- The Generation G mission is very important to me. It is important for everyone to know what it stands for and I really believe everyone should go out in the community and help others by spreading kindness, love, and understanding. The world will be a better place if more people would work on doing this in our community.
Bill Alsid
- I am working on my computer skills. Learning how to manage my email account.
- I treat everyone I meet with respect. I help children by trying to be a good example. I volunteer at Syracuse Stage, GiGi’s Playhouse and at my church.
- People who have special needs want and need friends, like everyone does. It feels good to meet new people and when they become a friend it is the best.
- If everyone decided to be kind and a friend everyday our community would be the very best ever. Generation G makes me happy and I want everyone to be happy.
Samantha Gordon
- I am working on my physical fitness by walking and working out. I eat healthy and attend Weight Watchers meetings. I also work hard on my independent life skills. I do these things every day.
- I show generosity in my community by being a volunteer at Catholic Charities. I made dinner for a family that adopted children. I have brought lunch and dinner to a friend from bible study. I love spending time with my grandpa.
- Generation G is important for me and for everyone because it will help make the world a better place!
Jared Okun
- I am committed to spreading awareness to others about people with downs syndrome. I want others, especially parents of children with downs syndrome, to feel comfortable raising their child. I want to be able to set an example by going to college and pursuing my dreams
- I do many things to help out in my community. Recently I donated blood, put togather baskets of flowers for may day and passed them out to friends in the community. i also do an internship at the school in the communty. I plan and organize recreational activities for the students.
- The generation g mission is important because being accepting, kind and generous help people to feel better about themselves and more comfortable.
- People should join the generation g movement to help make the world a better place.
Thank you friends for sharing and inspiring us all to keep giving our #bestofall! You are making #generationG something we all want to be a part of!
Will you join us? Take the Pledge today! Draw a G inside a heart and share on your favorite social media sites, encourage 21 friends to do the same? Be sure to tag #generationG
Do you know a business that wants to learn more about supporting GiGi’s Playhouse? We would love to connect and answer any questions. We can be reached at (315)288-PLAY or syracuse@gigisplayhouse.org
Together we are bigger, better and stronger. xo
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