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Give your time and friendship to individuals with intellectual disabilities — they don't want your volunteer services.

People with Intellectual Disabilities Want Your Friendship, not Your Service

What is ableism? Find out the definition here and what it looks like.

What is Ableism?

Find out the misconceptions about Down Syndrome here, and then recognize the personhood on the individual.

4 Mistakes We Make About Those with Down Syndrome

This video game creator made a point to include disability representation in her text adventure game.

Text Adventure Game Represents Disability

Watch how Misericordia Heart of Mercy is helping those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Meaningful Work for Persons with Developmental Disabilities

Read this reflective narrative about how having a special needs child changed this man's perspective on life.

Without My Daughter, I’d Be a Partial Human

Read what wheelchair users want able-bodied people to know.

What Wheelchair Users Want Everyone To Know

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5 Things You Should Know About Invisible Disabilities

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Find out the benefits of improv class for people looking to become more vulnerable and unafraid to fail.

Improv Taught Me to Embrace the Fail

Find out why using humor in the classroom is an effective strategy to keep students engaged.

How Humor Can Help You Learn

Watch how Christian comedian Ellis Aych connects with God in his work.

Using Comedy to Showcase Life’s Beauty

Read this reflective narrative about Camp John Marc, a place for kids with chronic illnesses and disabilities, and the joy in this special space.

Joy That Refuses To Be Eclipsed

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It’s More Important than Ever to Engage in Politics

Practice these morning stretches to start your day intentionally.

Start Your Day With These Yoga Postures

Watch how Aram's improv comedy class instills confidence and creativity in the Chicago community.

Creative Magic Behind Chicago’s Improv Comedy

Want to know how to do stand-up comedy as a hobby? Find out how to overcome your nerves and even grow as a person.

How and Why to Pursue Comedy as a Hobby

Find out how using humor to cope can help you see laughter as a promise and source of hope.

The Promise of “One Day, You’ll Laugh About This”

Have a laugh, on us. Check out the Grotto team's favorite funny videos.

Need a Laugh? Here are the Grotto Team’s Recs