Posts Tagged ‘acceptance’
October Happenings!
October 2019 – Down Syndrome Awareness Month Pace University – Make A Difference Day! Pace University volunteers are visiting us during Down Syndrome Awareness Month to help make a difference. Join us Saturday, Oct 12th12-2pm for a DSAM celebration and Open House. Invite your friends, family, neighbors, colleagues and more to experience our wonderful Playhouse.…
Read MoreIn Honor of a Wonderful Father and Husband
On Saturday, July 13th, I had the honor of attending the 1st annual dinner/dance to celebrate the life of Michael (“Mikey”) Sibrizzi. I did not know Michael, but I do know that he was the beloved husband of Ro Sibrizzi and father of Frankie Sibrizzi, a GiGi’s participant. Based on the stories shared by his family…
Read MoreViolet Day!
We would like to share an outstanding story of Playhouse inspiration and what it really means to be Generation G. Generation G is a conscious decision to be better every day. Be Accepting. Be Generous. Be Kind. On Wednesday, April 17th the Student Council from A. MacArthur Barr Middle School in Nanuet, NY organized a…
Read MoreGiGi’s Playhouse, Wizards and Me!
On Saturday, March 23rd the GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester community gathered at the Tappan Hill Mansion to celebrate and raise money to continue to provide free and purposeful therapeutic and educational programs to individuals with Down syndrome. What a fantastic evening! We ate, danced, laughed and listened to some powerful and inspiring speeches. One of those…
Read MoreOutta the Mouths of Mom’s and Dad’s
Pictured: The Hinkaty Family Every now and then, more now than then, we hear a parent or sibling express how GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester has changed their lives. Here are 2 such comments: “I was happy to find a place where I could talk to other parents. I didn’t feel alone and GiGi’s Playhouse made me…
Read MoreSquats, Planks and Standing Tall!
At the National Conference this year, we were all very excited to attend the sessions that would roll out GiGi’s brand new signature program – GiGiFit. When the schedule was released earlier in the year, I quickly informed our wonderful volunteer Kelly, who has bought fitness to the playhouse every month during Teen Tastic and…
Read MoreStart With Why
Last week I attended the GiGi’s Playhouse National conference in Chicago where I spent two intense, exhausting and inspiring days attending workshops, learning about new programs and meeting people from Playhouses across the country. They are changing lives through their playhouses, and it is incredible. On the plane back to New York after the conference the…
Read MoreGeneration G, Inclusion and Kindness at a local Middle School
GiGi’s Playhouse mission is to change the way the world views Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. As September rolls in, many children have that daunting task of starting a new school, making new friends and being accepted. One of our participants,…
Read MoreAnything Is Possible!
On Saturday, March 24th the GiGi’s Playhouse Westchester community gathered at the Tappan Hill Mansion to celebrate and raise money to continue to provide free and purposeful therapeutic and educational programs to individuals with Down syndrome. What a fantastic evening! We ate, danced and listened to some powerful and inspiring speeches. One of those speeches…
Read MoreDown syndrome awareness and acceptance-a father’s perspective.
Since Naomi’s birth I see the world differently than I used to. I never put much thought into how people with disabilities were treated prior to my daughter being born. Every once in a while I might read a story or see a news segment about someone with a disability accomplishing something amazing, but I…
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