Gigis Playhouse Inc

On-site programming - gigi's offers free on-site programming for indivuals with down syndrome of all ages, and their families. From infancy through adulthood, gigi's offers a variety of group classes supporting the development of foundational social, emotional, and physical skills. Individualized tutoring sessions are available to promote speech, literacy, and math. Gigi prep, gigi university, gigi's kitchen, and gigi fit are progressive education programs for young adults focusing on curriculum in self confidence, fitness, nutrition and career skills. After graduating from gigi prep & gigi university and receiving 12 weeks of individualized hands-on career training, gigi's provides an in-house career training program at hugs & mugs, a specialty cafe and retail store run by adult interns with down syndrome.

Awareness - gigi's promotes the celebration, awareness, and acceptance of down syndrome nation-wide through all mediums via the generation g campaign, news segments, virtual & in-person events, printed publications, an annual calendar, branded accessories & apparel, multiple social media outlets, and the "a little something extra" podcast.

Gigi's offers various in-person events, activities and counseling for individuals with down syndrome, families, and their communities to promote awareness and acceptance throughout the year. Gigi's also offers virtual playhouse access, providing critical programming and support online. The virtual playhouse includes videos and live programs that help to create opportunities for individuals with down syndrome and their families to engage with other participants, instructors, and gigi's staff. All programs offered on-site by gigi's playhouse (such as literacy, math, speech, gigi prep, gigi university, gigi fit, lmnop, etc) are made available in a virtual format. Gigi's offers support to research, the down syndrome community, and families in need. Additionally, gigi's provides staff and volunteers with internal and external professional development and networking opportunities.