Literacy, a gift for everyone.
2017 Winter Literacy Tutoring is Open for Registration! Students & tutors can visit our Literacy page today to register for tutoring. GiGi's Playhouse One on One Literacy tutoring is for individuals with Down syndrome of any age and any skill level. Trained tutors work at the level of the individual, continually...
Sara & Jill go to Conference & wow did it have some impact!
The 2017 Bigger Better Stronger Together International Conference is over! WOWZA! It was a jam packed 5 days, we got inspired, we got trained and we meet our peers from aroudn the country and in Mexico who work so hard in their communites to change the way the world sees...
Back to School | The importance of talking about Special Needs
Tis the season! New backpacks, lunch pals, cute outfits & shoes! The kiddos are heading back (or already have) to school! Most parents are filled with all the feelings. Pride & nerves swirling together. I wanted to pop in and share with you all today a little snippet of my...
Why I Run, Walk & Dash | Team Mikey
We are 5 Days away from the 2017 GiGi's Playhouse Syracuse 5k, 1 Mile Inspiration Walk & Kids Dash for Down Syndrome! We have our friend Amy Cavallaro on the #gigisblog today sharing why she is participating once again! What is your Team name? - Team Mikey Are you honoring...
Why I Run, Walk & Dash | Team You do You JuJu
On August 12th, we join with families and our community of supported to Run, Walk & Dash for Down syndrome. You still have time to join you favorite team, we want you & we need you! Please visit our 5K Page to learn all the great details! Today we...
Why I Run, Walk & Dash | Team GiGi’s Avengers
Why do we run, walk and dash for Down syndrome? Because ACCEPTANCE MATTERS. Because EMPOWERMENT MATTERS. Because LOVE MATTERS. We can't wait to run, walk, dash and celebrate with you! This family friendly event will be rocking’ all day with new friends, returning families, and HUGE HEARTS! Don’t miss out!...
100 Days of Acceptance | 321 Days of Acceptance
Have you been following along of Facebook the past 100 Days? On World Down Syndrome Day, March 21st, 2017, GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers launched “321 Days of Acceptance”, a pioneering social media campaign introducing the world to somebody with Down syndrome every single day for 321 straight days. In...
There Are No Two Galas Alike
Today we are happy to once again have the powerful words of Beth Craver grace our little space on the web. If you joined us for the 2017 'i have a Voice' gala, you know Beth has become a real hero at GiGi's and we are so excited to see...
Listen up old me, I have something to tell you….| GiGi’s Playhouse Syracuse
GiGi’s Playhouse is looking to hear from you, our friends and families (new and old) so each month we will be asking a question and would love to feature you in upcoming #gigisblog posts. The April question is – If you could go back in time to the day you...
321 Days of Acceptance | We are Generation G
March 21st is recognized each year as World Down Syndrome Day. The date (3:21) represents the third copy of the 21st chromosome. On this day, communities all over the world celebrate how we are working together to expand awareness and acceptance for people with Down syndrome. In four days Generation...
My sister is amazing.
We have a very special guest blogger with us today. Lily Dwyer is a wonderful big sister and proud advocate for her little sister, Ava. These girls along with their other siblings are sure to continue the needed work of spreading awareness and more importantly acceptance for individuals of all...
Here we come 2017!
What a busy year it has been for GiGi's Playhouse's across the nation! In the last year, GiGi's Playhouse had over 10,000 program hours, over 16,000 program participants, and over 50,000 volunteer hours including therapists, tutors, event chairpersons, and more! We cannot wait to see what 2017 will bring! Here...