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GiGi’s Playhouse urges higher expectations for children with Down syndrome

GiGi’s Playhouse board president Anna Bruce discusses resources and why families should raise — not lower — expectations for children with Down syndrome.

Published Jun 11, 2026, 10:08 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

What should parents expect when their child is diagnosed with Down syndrome? And what kind of resources and support are available? Anna Bruce, board president of GiGi’s Playhouse in New York’s Southern Tier, spoke with “Enable: The Disability Podcast” about her son Camden, virtual and in-person programs for the Down syndrome community, and why people should raise, not lower, their expectations.