Second City is a prolific improvisational comedy organization, known for churning out highly-successful comedians like Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Stephen Colbert. In addition to launching careers and creating a lot of laughs, they also do important work to help people with communication difficulties and mental health issues. Their improv classes for anxiety were designed […]
Interacting with Disabled People: Etiquette Tips and Guidelines
Talking to someone with a disability is just like talking to anyone else. But sometimes, you might feel you are saying or doing the wrong thing. We’ve compiled some basic etiquette tips for spending time and communicating with disabled individuals: General etiquette guidelines If you are having a conversation with someone with a disability, it’s […]
Seizure Dogs: How Can They Help?
Disclaimer: This page is for informational use only. Please note that we do not sell/provide seizure dogs or any other service animals. Continue reading for organizations that can assist you with your search for a service animal. A “seizure dog” refers to a dog that has been trained (or has spontaneously learned) to warn their owner […]
Why Are Parents Reluctant to Speak Up in the NICU?
Sometimes, parents of babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) have concerns about their babies’ treatment, but are hesitant to discuss these with doctors and other medical staff. Research published in the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing elucidates factors that influence parents’ willingness to speak up in the NICU. Audrey Lyndon and […]
Assistive Technology to Aid in Communication
Looking to get your loved one with a disability something simple to help them ease into the school year? We’ve compiled a list from assistive technology resources across the web to help in your search. Writing assistive technology Speech to text programs: Programs on many different devices help children who struggle with writing by transforming […]