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Celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Year-Round: Resources for Support & Acceptance
For many, October means Halloween, pumpkin patches, and crisp fall air. But for others, it represents something even more meaningful: Down syndrome awareness. October is nationally recognized as Down Syndrome Awareness Month. It’s a time to educate, advocate, and celebrate the incredible contributions of individuals with Down syndrome. However, while awareness campaigns can shine a…
Building Futures: How GiGi’s Playhouse Sugarland Is Empowering Adults with Down Syndrome
GiGi’s Playhouse Sugarland empowers adults with Down syndrome through career-readiness programs. The blog highlights Lexi, a college graduate with Down syndrome, who secured a job at Mercedes-Benz with GiGi’s support. Their programs have benefited over 90 adults in two years, offering employment training and community internship opportunities. They are addressing the growing need for adult-focused services as life expectancy increases for individuals with Down syndrome. Community partnerships further bolster their efforts, fostering independence and workplace success for participants.
Starting Small, Dreaming Big: LMNOP Expands Its Reach in Nigeria
When Tola Makinde first visited GiGi’s Playhouse Twin Cities nearly a decade ago, she was a young mom from Nigeria searching for answers, community, and hope for her daughter, Mo, who was born with Down syndrome. That single visit planted a seed. When Tola first visited a GiGi’s Playhouse in person, she was struck by…