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Rob Snow is nationally recognized public speaker, author, creator of The Improvaneer Method, and father to a child with Down syndrome. Rob began his journey in public speaking through stand up comedy and improvisation, learning and practicing both in Chicago in the late 1990s. In 2009, Rob and his wife Ellen welcomed their second son, Henry, who was born with Down syndrome. Rob's passions for comedy and the developmental disability community have merged to forge the path he continues to take each day. In 2013, Rob and Ellen formed Stand Up For Downs, a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of those with Down syndrome through humor. In 2018, he created The Improvaneer Method which uses improvisation to build skills to greatly increase opportunities in those with developmental disabilities. And since 2011, Rob has performed 3 different shows bringing comedy, inspiration, and motivation to hundreds of audiences around the country.