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At Fun4theDisabled, our videos and news posts cover a wide variety of topics. Whether you are seeking content about physical disabilities or mental ones, are looking for fun activities or assistive technology, or just want to learn about something new, there is something here for you. Open your mind to our disability community today!
Spotlight on Jen White-Johnson: Redefining Disability Design and Justice
At the intersection of art, education, and activism stands Jen White-Johnson, a neurodivergent Afro-Latina artist, designer, and educator. Through digital art and design, Jen challenges ableism and creates platforms for inclusion and representation. Living with...
Spotlight on Keith Jones: Transforming Disability Advocacy Through Art and Action
As we embark on another transformative year, it’s vital to celebrate the impactful voices shaping the disability community. Few resonate as powerfully as Keith Jones—a lifelong disability activist dedicated to dismantling systemic oppression and amplifying...
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...
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...
NBC5 Chicago Today Presents #AccessibleChicago!
Join Vanessa Harris, the inspiring founder of Fun4theDisabled on NBC5 Chicago Today! Vanessa shares her journey and the mission behind Fun4theDisabled: to bring joy and accessibility to the disability community in Chicago and beyond. CORTNEY HALL: Welcome back,...
WBBM #AccessibleChicago Radio Interview
Listen to Vanessa Harris interview with Andy Dahn from WBBM NewsRadio. She discusses the important message of the Accessible Chicago series, and encourages more companies to increase accessibility. This video is open captioned with #ASL. ANDY DAHN: Ensuring that...
FOX32 Shares #AccessibleChicago Series (OC/ASL)
Natalie Bomke of Fox32 Interviewed Vanessa Harris of #fun4thedisabled. There are all kinds of fun accessible things to do in #disabilityfriendlychicago and they benefit everyone! #accessibletourism #accessibletravelNEWS ANCHOR: Okay a new video series is inviting...