GiGi's Playhouse Inc.- Down Syndrome Achievement Centers

Amy Upchurch a rockstar mother of six and CEO of Pink Stork gives insightful life advice with some help from her adorable son with Down syndrome! As funny as this video is, it also hints at an important truth: we can learn so much from individuals with Down syndrome! In addition to providing FREE educational, therapeutic, and career training programs, our Playhouses empower individuals with Down syndrome so they can share their unique perspectives and insights with the world! Learn more about GiGi's Playhouse here: https://bit.ly/4gDhRYY   #gigisplayhouse #downsyndromeawareness #ViralVideos

'GiGi’s Journey' is NOW available to order! This heartwarming new book, created in collaboration with Harry Moon Books introduces GiGi (inspired by GiGi Gianni) and the magic of GiGi's Playhouse into the magical world of Harry Moon! This story isn’t about Down syndrome—it’s all about the magic of friendship, celebrating individuality, and the joy of being different. Trust us, this is a must-read! Order yours today! Learn more using the LINK IN OUR COMMENTS!      #gigisplayhouse #InclusionMatters #HarryMoonBooks #DownSyndromeAwareness

⚾Our GiGi's Playhouse Cincinnati families and LMNOP participants received some big-league love earlier this week! A day after Texas Rangers Baseball Club players Jake Burger, Corey Seager, and Cincinnati Reds players Graham Ashcraft and Nick Lodolo visited our Cincinnati Playhouse's LMNOP class, the class went to the Reds game and was featured on the JUMBOTRON! This is part of a nationwide tour that will bring 13 different MLB teams to 13 different GiGi's Playhouse locations to help spread acceptance and inclusion! This tour was launched in partnership with MLB player Jake Burger, his wife Ashlyn, the Burger Family Foundation, and the MLB community. We're so grateful to the Rangers, the Reds, Jake Burger, the Burger Family Foundation, and the Major League Baseball (MLB) community for shining a spotlight on our families! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/efTn5AqT     #gigisplayhouse #TexasRangers #CincinnatiReds

There's an incredible energy inside all our Playhouses. Once you experience it, you want to be a part of it! Candance, an incredible volunteer from GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland - Down Syndrome Achievement Center exemplifies this! Candace began attending GiGi's programs and events with her boyfriend's brother, Patrick, a participant at GiGi's Playhouse. Candace soon realized that she wanted to experience the GiGi's warmth and energy more than a few times a year and decided to become a volunteer! We're so grateful for Candace and all our volunteers who help us change lives! Want to experience the indescribable energy that exists inside our Playhouses? Learn how to volunteer using the LINK IN OUR COMMENTS! #GiGisPlayhouse #downsyndromeawareness #Cleveland

Major League Baseball (MLB) players are stepping up to the plate this baseball season and helping GiGi's Playhouse spread acceptance! GiGi's Playhouse is joining the big leagues and launching a nationwide tour that will bring 13 different MLB teams to 13 different Playhouses! This tour was launched in partnership with Texas Rangers Baseball Club player Jake Burger, his wife Ashlyn, The Burger Family Foundation, and MLB players! Together, Jake Burger, Ashlyn, and many MLB players are helping us raise awareness, facilitate understanding, and foster acceptance from ballpark to ballpark! Learn more about this tour using the LINK IN OUR COMMENTS!  #gigisplayhouse #BigLeagueLove #MLB #downsyndromeachievement #rangers

GiGi's Playhouse is in Philadelphia for the AOTA 2025 Conference! We're working to help build our national volunteer pipeline so we can serve even more families and individuals with Down syndrome with our FREE, purposeful programs! A special thanks to the A Montgomery Foundation for supporting our Playhouses! If you're at the AOTA conference, come say hi! #gigisplayhouse #AOTAINSPIRE25 #conference

At GiGi's Playhouse, we're changing the world, but we're not doing it alone! Last weekend, Wireless Zone LLC came to our National/Hoffman Estates Playhouse and donated $7,500! It's only through the generosity of incredible corporate partners like Wireless Zone that our Playhouses can change lives through our FREE educational, therapeutic, and career training programs! We're so grateful to Wireless Zone for helping us make a difference! #GiGisPlayhouse #ChangingTheWorldTogether #donation

Being "a lot extra" isn't a bad thing—it's about taking something and elevating it to the next level! Check out S4 E4: A Little Something Extra with Nora Michaelis! #somethingextra #podcast #gigisplayhouse #inspiration check out @alittlesomethingextrapodcast for more!

Have you heard?!? 'GiGi's Journey' is available to order NOW! This groundbreaking new book, released in partnership with Harry Moon Books will bring GiGi (inspired by the real-life GiGi Gianni) and a brick-and-mortar GiGi's Playhouse into the beloved children's series Harry Moon! But this book isn't about Down syndrome; it promotes magic, fun, and embracing individual differences. You won't want to miss out on this captivating read, so listen to our Hugs + Mugs Interns and order now! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3FDQWhD     #DownSyndromeAwareness #HarryMoonBooks #InspiringRead

This week on A Little Something Extra, we’re thrilled to welcome the amazing Nora Michaelis! In this episode, we dive into Nora’s journey as the founder of bEquals, explore her many hobbies, and hear about the impactful lessons she’s learned—all at just 17 years old! Get ready to learn about bEquals and the powerful impact it’s having, not only on those in the program but also on Nora herself. Tune in for a conversation filled with wisdom, passion, and insight into how Nora’s vision is creating lasting change. This episode is sure to leave you inspired and motivated to make a difference!  #bEquals #gigisplayhouse #downsyndrome #inspiration #advocacy #schools  Check out @alittlesomethingextrapodcast for more!