GiGi's Playhouse San Diego, Down Syndrome Achievement Center

NO MORE! Watch this, spread this and be one of the one million to say I can and will accept you as you are! To help stop this, JOIN THE MOVEMENT!! Visit Accep...tanceChallenge.org Returning from our Cleveland Playhouse today after one of our participants was once again faced with hate. More on that later, but in short... I NEED YOU! #moveforacceptance #acceptancenow #cantstopwontstop #downsyndromeacceptance #gigisplayhouse

Any Bikers Aficionados? TOMORROW, join Kinetic Element MC on a BlackJack Run Bikers event benefiting GiGi's Playhouse San Diego! This event will take place TOMORROW Saturday, May 8 @ 9:30 am. See all the Bikers leave from the Harley Davidson location in:... El Cajon Harley Davidson 621 El Cajon Blvd El Cajon, CA 92020 Hope you can join us!

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Join us for our 4th annual San Diego Donut Run benefitting GiGi's Playhouse! Our Yard sign deadline has been extended to MAY/15!!!!! Teams that raise $500 by May 15 will get a large yard sign with their loved one’s picture on it, delivered to their home. Donations can come from individuals to your team page or from event sponsorships! ... Register below: https://gigisplayhouse.org/sandiego/san-diego-donut-run/ Don't have a Team? No worries. You can join GiGi's San Diego Team: https://support.gigisplayhouse.org/gigifi//gigis-san-diego

Are you interested in becoming a TUTOR?! Summer will almost be here and you probably would have some extra time, right? Ever wondered how to get involved at GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego, but are not sure how you want to help?... This is your chance! We are in need of AWESOME volunteers like you!!! Make a positive impact and have fun at the same time! Please join our Summer Math & Literacy session as a TUTOR! You can be a virtual tutor from anywhere. Registration is open and ends on May 16! Literacy : https://gigisplayhouse.org/sa/one-on-one-literacy-tutoring/ Math : https://gigisplayhouse.org/sandie/one-on-one-math-tutoring/ #gigissandiego #gigisplayhouse #volunteering #strongertogether

Join us for Fantastic Friends, next Friday April 16 @ 6:00pm! Our program will be: 6:00-6:15 ( ice breaker games) 6:15-7:00 (show and tell)... We want you to share something you love with the group. Which could be either a favorite item or your furry pets! 7:00-7:30 (90s/2000s dance off) ! RSVP here: https://gigisplayhouse.org//virtual-fantastic-friends-18-6/ Fantastic Friends is a fun purposeful & social gathering for adults with Down syndrome, their peers and the community. Supports the development of social skills and language through peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting. Recommended for Adults 18+. #gigissandeigo #gigisplayhouse #fantasticfriends #adultdownsyndrome #theluckyfew

Please join GiGi's Playhouse Hillsborough and their occupational therapy interns, Arianna and Lauren, for the 2nd part of our virtual workshop on sexuality and intimacy! This session will be on Thursday, May 13 @ 4pm PST. The purpose of this workshop is to provide a comfortable space for participants to ask questions regarding sexuality and intimacy. Topics discussed during this session will be based upon areas of concern identified during the caregiver’s session. Occupationa...l therapy interns will emphasize that participants are in a safe environment where they can openly discuss sex and intimacy. We will explore various topics of importance with regards to sexuality including, but not limited to: public/private behaviors, consent, how to respond to pressure situations, how to say no, recognizing when someone is comfortable/uncomfortable, and ingredients of a healthy relationship. We look forward to exploring this important topic together and learning from one another! RSVP today at - https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigisath/calendar/month/2021-05/

Take a break after school and sing and dance with us! NEW! Music Therapy program for ages (6-12) Join us tomorrow Wednesday, from 3pm to 3:30pm PST... RSVP for your age group on: https://gigisplayhouse.org/sandiego/calendar/ #gigissandiego #gigisplayhouse #musicisfun #strongertogether #downsyndromeachievementcenter

Awesome job TEAM CONNOR! You are a winner of a Yard Sign!! You’ve surpassed the goal of raising $500 Family and Friends, we hope to see you at our 2021 San Diego Donut Run - Acceptance Challenge on Saturday, June 5 from 9am-12pm! We'll have awesome prizes and a lots of DONUTS! We’ll also be awarding prizes for the Best Decked Out Car (aka Best Team Spirit) ... Register here: https://gigisplayhouse.org/sandiego/san-diego-donut-run/ Don't have a Team? No Problem. Join our San Diego Team: https://support.gigisplayhouse.org//gigis-playhouse-san-di #gigissandiego #gigisplayhouse #sandiego #GiGisDonutRun #MoveforAcceptance

Come wiggle your waggles away with us! NEW! Music Therapy program for ages (3-6) Join us tomorrow Wednesday, from 9:30am to 10am PST... RSVP for your age group on: https://gigisplayhouse.org/sandiego/calendar/ #gigissandiego #gigisplayhouse #musicisfun #strongertogether #downsyndromeachievementcenter

Happy Monday morning See what's happening this week: We have Fantastic Friends this Friday, April 16 @ 6pm, RSVP below:... https://gigisplayhouse.org//virtual-fantastic-friends-18-6/ We have Music Therapy programs for all ages!! Music for ages 0-3! Music for ages 3-6! Music for ages 6-12! Music for ages 12+! Click here to RSVP: https://gigisplayhouse.org/sandiego/calendar/month/ #gigissandiego #gigisplayhouse

Win a picnic for two in the location of your choice Drop an emoji and tell us which is your fave or Every puzzle piece purchased will give you a chance to win. For additional details and to reserve your puzzle piece click on the link in our bio (or just add the link if Facebook).... As a volunteer led organization every dollar helps provide FREE programs to individuals with Down syndrome For more information and to reserve your puzzle piece: https://support.gigisplayhouse.org/san-diego-ce/san-diego-2 Winner will be announced on January 4th. #doublewin #fundraiser

Join us on Thursday, December 31 from 12:00-2:00pm to cheer on the New Year! We will have a Drive-thru outside GiGi's Playhouse San Diego where we'll be giving away a goodie bag with arts & crafts. Please let us know that you are coming by registering on the link below:... https://gigisplayhouse.org/sand/event/new-years-drive-thru/ We hope to see you once more this year! #gigissandiego #gigisplayhouse #strongertogether #bestofall

May the holiday season fill your home with joy, your heart with love, and your life with laughter. Wishing you all the best,... GiGi's Playhouse San Diego See more

Would you like to see the sunset and have a picnic for 2 here? Here’s your chance! For every puzzle piece purchased, you will get a chance to win an awesome picnic for two by Posh Picnic ... For more information and to reserve your puzzle piece: https://support.gigisplayhouse.org/san-diego-ce/san-diego-2 Help us spread the word and share this post! Winner will be announced in January 4th. #sandiego #gigisplayhouse #downsyndrome

Congratulations to Chris Nikic - Ironman He completed an Ironman tonight, making history and inspiring everyone!

Our amazing USD volunteers shared with us some awesome holiday-crafty videos! This is the perfect time to keep your kiddos entertained during these busy times Click on the link below to learn how to make: An igloo, Snow man card, Winter owl and Christmas decorated plant pots. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAsy6gH6miQ&feature=youtu.be #gigssandiego #artisfun #holidaycrafts

Make your special day or achievement Even More Meaningful! Join GiGi’s Celebration Club! Celebrate your birthday, anniversary, promotion, Bar Mitzvah, or achievement (first steps, anyone?) by inviting your friends and family to support GiGi’s Playhouse.... Click the link here: https://gigisplayhouse.org/sandiego/gigis-celebration-club/ #gigissandiego #gigisplayhouse #strongertogether

If you missed getting People Magazine and reading about Caterina Scorsone, best known for her performance in Grey's Anatomy, don't worry, you can read and watch her interview below. https://gigisplayhouse.org//greys-anatomy-star-shares-her/ #gigissandiego #gigisplayhouse #downsyndromeawareness #greysanatomy

GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego invites you to a FREE Go To Meeting question & answer on Wednesday, January 6th from 6pm to 7pm. Hosted by Special Education Attorney, Seth Schwartz, Esq. & Advocates: April Villafana, Ashley Parton, Bertha Taylor, & Jeni Rayle. We will discuss the current state of school re-openings, distance learning, inclusion, the least restrictive environment, and what you can do to prepare for your child's IEP in the new year. Let’s find ways to bring out the ...best and figure out what’s next for our amazing children and their education! RSVP: https://gigisplayhouse.org//back-to-school-special-educat/ #gigissandiego #IEPLearning #DownSyndromeAchievementCenter

Sing and dance with us!! GiGi’s at Home invites you tomorrow, Wednesday to Music program @ 10 am PST Click here to RSVP: https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigisathome/calendar/... #gigissandiego #gigisathome #strongertogether #musicisfun

Teen Tastic is recommended for ages 13-17 years old. Teen Tastic is brought to you by GiGi's Playhouse - Madison, let's join them tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4 @ 2pm PST. Teen Tastic Focuses on building social skills with friends without Down syndrome by participating in team-based activities in a casual and fun setting. Skill development includes understanding compromise, turn-taking and problem-solving abilities. RSVP: https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigis//teen-tastic-4-p...m-cdt-13/ #gigissandiego #gigisplayhouse #gigisathome #teentastic

We are excited to have Jeni Rayle from San Diego Educational Services on our team! Stay tuned! 123

Check our activities for this week at GiGi's Playhouse San Diego: Due to our GiGi’s National conference, our local and GiGi's at Home programming for this week will look a little different! Not to worry we will return to our regular schedule on Monday, 11/09/2020. Updates coming soon!... Click here to RSVP: https://gigisplayhouse.org/sandiego/calendar/month/ #gigissandiego #gigisplayhouse

Our amazing USD Nursing students volunteers, created some amazing videos these past couple of weeks. If you missed them, don't worry. Read our blog for a compilation of these videos!! An a huge THANK YOU to them, for helping us during our Donut Run Drive 'n Dash 2020! ... #gigissandiego #gigisplayhouse #volunteering

GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego and Resounding Joy Inc. invites you tomorrow Friday, to Music program @ 10 am PST Click here to RSVP: https://gigisplayhouse.org//virtual-music-therapy-all-age/... #gigissandiego #gigisathome #strongertogether

"Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things." - Robert Brault October is Down syndrome awareness month #gigissandiego #gigisplayhouse #downsyndromeawareness

Grab your favorite instrument and come and sing with us!! GiGi’s at Home and Resounding Joy Inc. invites you tomorrow, Thursday to its Music program for Teens 13+ @ 3 pm PST RSVP: https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigis//gigis-music-5-pm-cdt-18/... #gigissandiego #gigisathome #strongertogether

Yoga, tomorrow, Thursday October 29 @ 9:00 am PST Tomorrow's Yoga is brought to us by GiGi's Playhouse Cleveland, this program is designed for all abilities and is low-medium intensity. RSVP: https://gigisplayhouse.org/gigisat/event/yoga-11-am-cdt-13/... #gigissandiego #gigisplayhouse #gigisathome #downsyndromehealthylifestyle