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...
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...
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...
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...
Chicago’s Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) is a department within our local government to ensure that Chicago is accessible as it can possibly be. It is currently led by Commissioner Rachel Arfa, who was appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot in...
For more information on the HomeMod program, visit https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mopd/provdrs/hous/svcs/accessible_home_modificationprogram-ages0-5911.html SPEAKER: Thank you for watching. And for a full transcript, visit www.fun4thedisabled.com. We...
Interspersed throughout this blog post are 12 images of each section of Sam Kirk's mural. Don't forget to keep scrolling! Each image is also embedded with detailed alternative text. This fall, Fun4theDisabled had the pleasure of documenting the progress and unveiling...
SPEAKER: Thank you for watching. And for a full transcript, visit fun4thedisabled.com. We hope you enjoy. VANESSA HARRIS: This is Vanessa Harris of Fun 4 the Disabled. I'm here with Commissioner Rachel Arfa, the Commissioner of the Mayor's Office for the City of...
> Hi. This is Vanessa Harris with Fun4theDisabled.com. Today, I’m having a conversation with Miss Judith Heumann -- > Hello. >> -- a human rights activist and a true icon. Hi, Judy. >> Hi. So are you, icon to icon. How are you? >> Okay. Judy is...
#Fun4theDisabled explores the history of the Chicago Lighthouse and details their services for the visually impaired and beyond. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEEp8GMrc-M Transcript with visual descriptions: [Uplifting music plays throughout the video.] Text...
#Fun4thedisabled talks with Mary Illing, the director at Walk On Farms, about the farm’s mission to provide equine experiences to those with disabilities, and how these experiences can change a person’s life....
#Fun4thedisabled highlights MainStay Farms, a stable that serves a multitude of disabilities through equine therapy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSbSxuf8A68 [Transcript with visual descriptions: Video begins with #fun4thedisabled logo. On-screen text reads: For...