Posts Tagged ‘Down syndrome’
Join the Participant Outreach Committee!
Join the Participant Outreach Committee! What is Outreach? Outreach connects the community with our Playhouse and it’s resources. Committee members spread the word about GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa and our purposeful programming by appearing at community events, performing social media and media outreach, and giving inspirational tours. Members are adults with Down syndrome who serve as…
Read MoreWe’re Re-Opening!
WE’RE RE-OPENING JULY 24TH! GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa is re-opening on July 24, 2023. On April 10, our Playhouse was struck by a semi-truck, rendering it vacated. In a flash, the place many have to come know as home was taken away. After a long and arduous wait, we are ready to re-open our doors and…
Read MoreBenjamin’s Story
My Story: Benjamin James Otamendi One day while at work during the 13th week of my pregnancy, I received a called from my doctor informing me that a recent diagnosis showed I had an 85% chance of having a baby with Down syndrome. For a moment we felt confused and kind of lost. It took me…
Read MoreNew York Yankees Minor League Baseball Sessions Are Back!
PLAY BALL! Participants will work one-on-one with New York Yankees Minor League athletes/players on baseball fundamental skills such as, catching, hitting, and throwing. These skills will help the participant reach goals related to eye hand coordination, special awareness, fitness, strength and stamina building, socialization and build confidence and interest in the sport of baseball. DATES: July…
Read MoreWelcome Our New Speech-Language Pathologist!
MEET KYLE HOLLIS Kyle is a nationally licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist who received his Master’s Degree from MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, Massachusetts. He has worked with a wide range of clients from 1-year-olds through seniors in high school. Kyle loves focusing on communication skills that impact clients and their families in…
Read MoreWE NEED SUMMER TUTORS
We Need Summer Tutors! Can you commit 45 to 60 minutes at least once a week for 10-15 weeks? If so, we need your help! Read below about the amazing 1:1 programs we offer, how it benefits our participants, and how YOU can get involved! 1:1 Literacy Program The GiGi’s Playhouse 1:1 Literacy Tutoring Program uses a…
Read MoreApril Volunteer Spotlight
Meet Tyler Libera Tyler is a senior at the University of South Florida (USF) and will graduate this coming May. Tyler will earn her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in Nutrition. Tyler has been interning at GiGi’s Playhouse since January 2023. She is currently a Program Lead for Language Music N’…
Read MoreMeet Our Programs – Teen Tastic
Teen Tastic – Focuses on building social skills with friends without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities. Recommended for ages 13-17 year olds Increase social skills, with a focus on group participation and increasing leisure activity options Increase language…
Read MoreMeet Our Programs – 1:1 Literacy Tutoring
LITERACY TUTORING All GiGi’s Playhouse programs are purposeful and progressive. They are offered at no cost to our families. The GiGi’s Playhouse Tampa FREE 1:1 Literacy program is specifically designed for individuals with Down syndrome ages 3 through adulthood. Trained volunteers teach along purposeful progressions that build confidence and mastery. Family members can listen to…
Read MoreMeet Our Programs – Destination Discovery
Destination Discovery – Geared toward individuals of all ages, this program supports the development of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social skills and language through purposeful play and peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. This program also brings families together to share experiences and build relationships. Increase social skills, with…
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