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Fitness with Friends: SPIRIT Club Zumba II
Welcome to Spirit Zumba! 🎉 Join Katie and Ana for a fun, energetic Zumba session designed for everyone! Whether you're seated or standing, this workout is perfect for all abilities. Get ready to move, groove, and have a blast!NARRATOR: Thank you for watching! For a...
Disability Designed: Navy Pier’s DisFest at Chicago Live!
At Fun4TheDisabled, we’ve been imagining what Navy Pier could look like if designed by the Disability Community—a place where every attraction and performance is fully accessible to people of all abilities. In our last blog post, we explored this vision in depth,...
Disability Designed: Navy Pier Reimagined
In my recent TEDx Talk, I asked, "What would the world look like if designed by the Disability Community?" Navy Pier—a place I love and one of Chicago’s iconic landmarks—came to mind. It’s already made strides in accessibility, like the adaptive Centennial Ferris...
Fitness with Friends: SPIRIT Club Zumba I
Get ready to move, groove, and have a blast with our fun and accessible Zumba class! Whether you're standing with Ana or seated with Katie, this workout is all about enjoying the rhythm and having fun while staying active.NARRATOR: Thank you for watching! For a full...
Fitness with Friends: Marvel Avengers Storytime Fitness
Join Thor, Iron Man, and Captain America in this epic training session designed to make you stronger, faster, and ready to save the world! Led by the God of Thunder himself, this workout includes dynamic warm-ups, strength-building exercises, and plenty of superhero...
Fitness with Friends: Spirit Club Boxing
Join us for an energizing and accessible boxing workout designed for everyone! Whether you're standing or seated, this class will get your heart pumping and muscles moving. Follow along with Kristian and Ana as they guide you through a series of punches, defensive...
Fitness with Friends: SPIRIT Gentle Yoga
Join Rebecca and David for a calming, low-impact 15-minute yoga session designed to help you wake up and stretch throughout the day. Whether you're seated in a chair or on the floor, this gentle sequence is perfect for all levels and offers modifications to suit your...
Voices Embodied: How Design Shapes Accessibility and Identity at the Chicago Design Museum
How does design impact your life? How often do you think about it? We at Fun4theDisabled are incredibly excited to tell you about an exhibit we visited recently that confronts those exact questions and raises many more. The...
Ms. Wheelchair California 2024: Julienne Dallara’s Inspiring Journey to Advocacy & Community
Join Vanessa Harris of Fun4theDisabled as she chats with the incredible Julienne Dallara, Ms. Wheelchair California 2024! In this heartfelt interview, Julienne shares her journey from working at the Abilities Expo to becoming an advocate for progress through...
Meet Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2024: Shanta’ Favors’ Inspiring Advocacy Journey
Join Vanessa Harris from Fun4theDisabled as she chats with Shanta' Favors, Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2024! Hear how Shanta' turned adversity into advocacy, pushing for better support for the disability community. Discover her platform, "Bridging the Gap," and learn how...
Dr. Lemont A. Baker & Vanessa Harris Talk Abilities Expo! #empoweringthedisabled
Dr. Lemont A. Baker of Street Talk Radio interviews Vanessa Adele Harris, the Chicago Ambassador for the Abilities Expo and founder of Fun4theDisabled. Join us as we dive into the exciting events at the Abilities Expo and learn how it empowers the disability community...
Fun and Inclusion at the Abilities Expo with #Fun4theDisabled!
Join us at the Abilities Expo, where people of all ages and abilities can experience a world of adaptive activities and resources! Watch Lola conquer the adaptive climbing wall and explore the wide range of inclusive exhibits available. Vanessa Harris from...