Down Syndrome & Learning. 8 Tips.
All people with Down syndrome experience some level of cognitive delays, this does not halt or lessen the many strengths and talents that each individual possesses. At GiGi's Playhouse, we believe in the potential of individuals with Down syndrome and work every day to support achievement and success through our...
2021 Calendars are HERE! Acceptance all year!
2021 Calendar: Stories of Acceptance GiGi’s Playhouse produces quality, professional calendars year after year impacting our communities and raising acceptance for individuals with Down syndrome. As with all communications, we want the calendar to share the mission & WHY of GiGi’s Playhouse, which is to change the way the world views Down syndrome and...
Down Syndrome Awareness. It’s Not Enough.
October 1st began Down syndrome Awareness Month but awareness is not nearly enough. Awareness is simply acknowledging an existence, a challenge, etc. Human beings are so much more than existence or a challenge. Let's turn our awareness to acceptance! Acceptance is an ACTION and a commitment to extending consistent value,...
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...