Posts Tagged ‘Down syndrome’
GiGi’s 5K GLOW Fun Run/Walk Acceptance Challege…More than just a 5K!
Embrace the Challenge and Empower the Lives of those with Down Syndrome! Are you ready to take a step towards making a significant difference in the lives of individuals with…
Read MoreBlack Friday Shopping List!
Written by Kristen K. – GiGi’s Playhouse Wausau Occupational Therapy Capstone Student It is crazy to think that it is already close to the of November, the year 2023 has…
Read MoreNew Program…Kids Club
We are excited to bring another new program for Spring 2024 session. Kids Club is an interactive and engaging program for participants ages 8 through 12 and their families. Ages are…
Read MoreWorld Adoption Day…Stories to Fill Your Heart!
Jaren’s Adoption Story When we started our adoption journey we never expected it would take 4 years to complete or that we would have to switch country programs only to have a referral fall…
Read MoreThe Difference between Believing and Action in Inclusion
Many of us support various causes because we believe in its mission and value it in this world. For some they believe in something simply because others believe in it,…
Read MoreLet’s Talk Sensory Play!
The Pyramid of Learning (seen to the left) begins the conversation of how foundational sensory systems are for all other learning and development. How can we tap into these sensory…
Read MoreForward is an Amazing Way to Go…We are Expanding!
Two and a half years ago we opened our Playhouse doors, and operated 100% by volunteers for the first year. As we grew we welcomed new families, expanded our volunteer…
Read MoreThanking Corbyn Everyday!
My husband and I quickly learned 8 hours after I gave birth to my son, Corbyn, that doctors and nurses had suspected a chromosome abnormality, Down syndrome to be exact. …
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse Wausau Year in Review…What an Amazing Year!
2022 was a year of growth, achievements, and lots of hard work by volunteers, participants, and staff! So much happened, many being firsts but defintely not lasts. Among all the…
Read MoreDevelopment, Inspiration, Growth, and Awards at National Conference
2022 GiGi’s National Leadership Conference Every November, GiGi’s dedicates almost a week of training and development for our national network of Playhouses through the National Leadership Conference. This year,…
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