3 Common Down Syndrome Myths & The Facts
Happy Down Syndrome Awareness (or as we like to call it) Acceptance Month! We thought this would be a great time to talk about some common myths about Down syndrome. Some that we may or may not have thought were true before entering our own unique journey. Myth...
Giving Back at GiGi’s Playhouse | Glenn MacIntosh
Our GiGi's Board of Managers introductions continues with Board Vice President, Glenn MacIntosh. Our Board Vice-President, Glenn MacIntosh, is certainly no stranger to GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse. He and his family have been involved with GiGi’s since before the playhouse opened. His son, Hayden, is a regular participant in our...
Navigating Your Child’s IEP In Today’s World
As our country adjusts to a new way of life, public school districts across the nation must prepare to do their part as well. Now more than ever, it is important that individuals with special learning needs have access to appropriate educational materials and up to date plans to...
Finding The Silver Lining
Welcome back to the #GiGisBlog Beth Craver. I think we can all agree that some days finding a silver lining can feel hard or even impossible, but we promise they are there! We love how Beth is sharing hers. Enjoy xo I’m not sure you know, but these are unprecedented...
Changing of the Guard at GiGi’s Syracuse
We are proud, thrilled, and excited to share that we have a new Board of Managers President at GiGi's Playhouse Syracuse! Please help us welcome Mary-Jo Klein as our new president. Mary-Jo took the seat in March and has been leading us with passion and vision through this incredible season....
Rising to the Challenge
On June 6th, we collectively traveled to the MOON AND BACK (TWICE!) with over ONE BILLION STEPS logged and over $1.3 million raised for Global Acceptance through our Generation G Step To Accept Challenge! From Poland to Sweden to the UK and Mexico, and all over the US, almost...
Step To Accept FAQs
Here are answers to some of the questions we have been receiving about our Step To Accept Challenge. What is the Step to Accept Challenge? First and foremost, this is a virtual FUNDRAISER for GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse. With the cancellation of most of our fundraisers for 2020 due to COVID-19,...
Jared | No Stereotypes Needed.
Jared is a man who defies all stereotypes of what it means to be an adult with Down syndrome. An independent and creative guy, Jared lives in his own apartment, where he writes country-rock music and daydreams of starting his own business. The name he would give it is, “Look...
Down Syndrome at its Finest | The GiGi’s Family
Let me tell you about my friends at GiGi's Playhouse. They are a nonprofit organization that offers free programming to people with Down syndrome and their families. Their programs are therapeutic and educational in nature and geared towards the success of individuals with Down syndrome and acceptance for all. They...
Thanks Mom! | Sara LaValle
“How did you get involved with GiGi’s Playhouse?” “Do you have a child with Down syndrome?” These are questions I am asked all the time. I do not have a child with Down syndrome, but my cousin, Amelia, is one of our rockstar participants and her mom, Janet, was one of the founders of GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse....
GiGi’s At Home Virtual Programming
GiGi’s At Home We are excited to bring you GiGi’s At Home VIRTUAL programming and resources! GiGi’s Playhouse facilitates over 4,400 free therapeutic and educational program hours a week at GiGi’s locations across the United States and Mexico. It is important to know these programs are typically facilitated in...
COVID-19 Update from GiGi’s Syracuse
Hello, GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse Community, Based on the latest information and guidance from our national office and public health officials, we have decided to suspend all programming, events and volunteer orientations at GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse until further notice. We are not aware of any individuals connected to the Playhouse who have had...