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ASL Tour of Laurie Simmons’ Photography Exhibit at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for an American Sign Language (ASL) tour of Laurie Simmons: Big Camera/Little Camera led by Jennifer Eskridge-Hart. Please meet at the 2nd-floor admissions desk. Laurie Simmons: Big Camera/Little Camera presents the work of photographer Laurie Simmons, who creates elaborately staged narrative photographs. For over four decades, Simmons has explored set scenes with dolls, mannequins, and people to […]

Momenta: Making Waves

Academy of Movement and Music 605 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

See dance history live and in the making! MOMENTA is the only dance company where you can see classical ballet, historical modern, contemporary, and physically integrated dance all on one concert. This spring’s evening concerts feature… Historical Works by Doris Humphrey, Marius Petipa, Arthur Saint Leon and a variation on Martha Graham’s Prelude to Action Physically Integrated Dance Works […]

$20

Momenta: Making Waves

Academy of Movement and Music 605 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

See dance history live and in the making! MOMENTA is the only dance company where you can see classical ballet, historical modern, contemporary, and physically integrated dance all on one concert. This spring’s evening concerts feature… Historical Works by Doris Humphrey, Marius Petipa, Arthur Saint Leon and a variation on Martha Graham’s Prelude to Action Physically Integrated Dance Works […]

$20

South Chicago Dance Theatre Community Workshop

Dorchester Art & Housing Collaborative 1456 E 70th St., Chicago, IL, United States

This expressive dance workshop, taught by the South Chicago Dance Theatre, is inclusive of all ages and abilities. Each session will be spent exploring movement and expression, including West African dance, contemporary practices, Jazz, Ballet for Everyday, and conditioning. January 4 Conditioning February 1 Ballet for Everyday March 1 West African April 5 Modern

Chicago’s 2nd Annual Inclusive Dance Festival

Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities 2102 W Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

The City of Chicago Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities is sponsoring the 2nd annual Inclusive Dance Festival. Movement Workshops will be offered by Momenta's Everybody Can Dance and Wannapa P-Eubanks Integrated Dance Films will be shown. Dr. Carrie Sandahl, founder of the Program on Disability Art, Culture and Humanities at University of Illinois Chicago, […]

Free

EVERBODY HAS A STORY WORKSHOP

St. Martin's 5700 W Midway Park, Chicago, IL, United States

Create your own performance piece drawing from your personal life story, and have a blast doing it! This FREE theater workshop is for all seniors and anybody with a disability who has a story to tell. Led by writer, director, storyteller and performer Tekki Lomnicki, a performer with a disability and the Artistic Director of Tellin’ […]

Free

Every Body Can Dance!

Academy of Movement and Music 605 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

EveryBody Can Dance! is an integrated movement workshop for people with a disability and people without a disability. We believe that the art form of dance is accessible to everyone.  We believe that everyone can dance and that dance is for everyone. Within each of us lies a creative potential for movement. Our workshops use structured improvisation […]

Abilities Expo 2019 TV Show

The Abilities Expo 2019 Update will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television Station Today! Channel 21

Abilities Expo TV Show!

The Abilities Expo 2019 Update will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television Station Today! Channel 19

Abilities Expo TV Show!

The Abilities Expo 2019 Update will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television Station Today! Channel 19

Abilities Expo TV Show!

The Abilities Expo 2019 Update will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television Station Today! Channel 19

Abilities Expo TV Show!

The Abilities Expo 2019 Update will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television Station Today! Channel 27  

Abilities Expo TV Show!

The Abilities Expo 2019 Update will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television Station Today! Channel 19

The Abilities Expo TV Show!

The Abilities Expo 2019 Update will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television Station Today! Channel 21  

The Abilities Expo TV Show!

The Abilities Expo 2019 Update will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television Station Today! Channel 19

The Abilities Expo TV Show!

The Abilities Expo 2019 Update will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television Station Today! Channel 19

The Abilities Expo TV Show!

The Abilities Expo 2019 Update will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television Station Today! Channel 19

The Abilities Expo TV Show!

The Abilities Expo 2019 Update will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television Station Today! Channel 21  

The Abilities Expo TV Show!

The Abilities Expo 2019 Update will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television Station Today! Channel 21  

The Abilities Expo TV Show!

The Abilities Expo 2019 Update will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television Station Today! Channel 21  

The Abilities Expo TV Show!

The Abilities Expo 2019 Update will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television Station Today! Channel 19

Soul Harbour Ranch TV Show!

The Soul Harbour Ranch:  A Little Slice of Heaven will be shown today on the Chicago Access Network TV. Channel 19 The Soul Harbour Ranch will be bringing their four-footed friends, their miniature horses to the Chicago Abilities Expo on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm and Saturday, June 22, 2019 […]

Dancing Wheel’s TV Show!

When Ability Meets Disability:  Cleveland's Dancing Wheels will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television today! Channel 19 Starring Tanya Ewell & Sara Lawrence-Sucato Dancing Wheels will be performing at the Chicago Abilities Expo on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 12 noon.

The Momenta TV Show

Momenta:  An Integrated Dance Company - Chicago Access Network, Channel 19. This documentary starring Stephanie Clemens, Kris Lenzo, and Ginger Lane will be shown today!   Momenta features professional wheelchair para dancers and able-bodied dancers.

Soul Harbour Ranch TV Show!

The Soul Harbour Ranch:  A Little Slice of Heaven will be shown today on the Chicago Access Network TV. Channel 19 The Soul Harbour Ranch will be bringing their four-footed friends, their miniature horses to the Chicago Abilities Expo on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm and Saturday, June 22, 2019 […]

Dancing Wheels TV Show!

When Ability Meets Disability:  Cleveland's Dancing Wheels will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television today! Channel 19 Starring Tanya Ewell and Sara Lawrence-Sucato Dancing Wheels will be performing at the Chicago Abilities Expo on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 12 noon.

The Momenta TV Show

Momenta:  An Integrated Dance Company - Chicago Access Network, Channel 19. This documentary starring Stephanie Clemens, Kris Lenzo, and Ginger Lane will be shown today!   Momenta features professional wheelchair para dancers and able-bodied dancers.

The Abilities Expo TV Show!

The Abilities Expo 2019 Update will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television Station Today! Channel 19

The Abilities Expo Show!

The Abilities Expo 2019 Update will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television Station Today! Channel 21

The Abilities Expo TV Show!

The Abilities Expo 2019 Update will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television Station Today! Channel 19

Soul Harbour Ranch TV Show!

The Soul Harbour Ranch:  A Little Slice of Heaven will be shown today on the Chicago Access Network TV. Channel 19 The Soul Harbour Ranch will be bringing their four-footed friends, their miniature horses to the Chicago Abilities Expo on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm and Saturday, June 22, 2019 […]

Dancing Wheels TV Show!

When Ability Meets Disability:  Cleveland's Dancing Wheels will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television today! Channel 19 Starring Tanya Ewell and Sara Lawrence-Sucato Dancing Wheels will be performing at the Chicago Abilities Expo on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 12 noon.

Soul Harbour Ranch TV Show!

The Soul Harbour Ranch:  A Little Slice of Heaven will be shown today on the Chicago Access Network TV. Channel 19 The Soul Harbour Ranch will be bringing their four-footed friends, their miniature horses to the Chicago Abilities Expo on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm and Saturday, June 22, 2019 […]

Dancing Wheels TV Show!

When Ability Meets Disability:  Cleveland's Dancing Wheels will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television today! Channel 19 Starring Tanya Ewell and Sara Lawrence-Sucato Dancing Wheels will be performing at the Chicago Abilities Expo on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 12 noon.

The Momenta TV Show

Momenta:  An Integrated Dance Company - Chicago Access Network, Channel 19. This documentary starring Stephanie Clemens, Kris Lenzo, and Ginger Lane will be shown today!   Momenta features professional wheelchair para dancers and able-bodied dancers.

The Momenta TV Show

Momenta:  An Integrated Dance Company - Chicago Access Network, Channel 19. This documentary starring Stephanie Clemens, Kris Lenzo, and Ginger Lane will be shown today!   Momenta features professional wheelchair para dancers and able-bodied dancers.

BLUES IN THE SANCTUARY

St. Martin's 5700 W Midway Park, Chicago, IL, United States

St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Annual Fundraiser BLUES IN THE SANCTUARY Featuring Katherine Davis Tickets $40 Doors open 7:30 P.M. 8:00 P.M. Show Time www.stmartinschicago.org Free Parking Across the Street at Frederick Douglass High School! St. Martin's is Fully Accessible.

$40.00

Soul Harbour Ranch TV Show!

The Soul Harbour Ranch:  A Little Slice of Heaven will be shown today on the Chicago Access Network TV. Channel 19 The Soul Harbour Ranch will be bringing their four-footed friends, their miniature horses to the Chicago Abilities Expo on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm and Saturday, June 22, 2019 […]

The Momenta TV Show

Momenta:  An Integrated Dance Company - Chicago Access Network, Channel 19. This documentary starring Stephanie Clemens, Kris Lenzo, and Ginger Lane will be shown today!   Momenta features professional wheelchair para dancers and able-bodied dancers.

Soul Harbour Ranch TV Show!

The Soul Harbour Ranch:  A Little Slice of Heaven will be shown today on the Chicago Access Network TV. Channel 19 The Soul Harbour Ranch will be bringing their four-footed friends, their miniature horses to the Chicago Abilities Expo on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm and Saturday, June 22, 2019 […]

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Dancing Wheels TV Show! Channel 19

When Ability Meets Disability:  Cleveland's Dancing Wheels will be shown on the Chicago Access Network Television today! Channel 19 Starring Tanya Ewell and Sara Lawrence-Sucato

The Momenta TV Show

Momenta:  An Integrated Dance Company - Chicago Access Network, Channel 19. This documentary starring Stephanie Clemens, Kris Lenzo, and Ginger Lane will be shown today!   Momenta features professional wheelchair para dancers and able-bodied dancers.

Abilities Expo: CHICAGO EXPO

Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center 1551 N Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg, IL, United States

ReelAbilities Film Festival: Life Stages

Sulzer Regional Library 4455 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

BACKBONES, a local nonprofit serving people with disabilities, is hosting the ReelAbilities Film Festival Chicago every Thursday from July 18th - August 22nd. The festival is dedicated to sharing the human experience of disability through art and film. ReelAbilities will screen a variety of films, workshops, panels, and other arts programming at different venues in […]

Free

American Association of People with Disabilities Annual ADA Celebration

Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities. DISABILITY RIGHTS A R E CIVIL RIGHTS! PURCHASE TICKETS AND GET SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION AT 2019adacelebration.eventbrite.com FAREWELL CELEBRATION OF AAPD PRESIDENT AND CEO, Helena Berger Join AAPD to welcome their new President […]

$75.00

ReelAbilities Film Festival: Friends Without Barriers

Hall Library 4801 S Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

BACKBONES, a local nonprofit serving people with disabilities, is hosting the ReelAbilities Film Festival Chicago every Thursday from July 18th - August 22nd. The festival is dedicated to sharing the human experience of disability through art and film. ReelAbilities will screen a variety of films, workshops, panels, and other arts programming at different venues in […]

Free

ReelAbilities Film Festival: Opening Night

Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

BACKBONES, a local nonprofit serving people with disabilities, is hosting the ReelAbilities Film Festival Chicago every Thursday from July 18th - August 22nd. The festival is dedicated to sharing the human experience of disability through art and film. ReelAbilities will screen a variety of films, workshops, panels, and other arts programming at different venues in […]

Free

ReelAbilities Film Festival: Bottom Dollars

Victory Gardens Theatre 2433 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

BACKBONES, a local nonprofit serving people with disabilities, is hosting the ReelAbilities Film Festival Chicago every Thursday from July 18th - August 22nd. The festival is dedicated to sharing the human experience of disability through art and film. ReelAbilities will screen a variety of films, workshops, panels, and other arts programming at different venues in […]

Free

ReelAbilities Film Festival: Hearts of Glass

Victory Gardens Theatre 2433 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

BACKBONES, a local nonprofit serving people with disabilities, is hosting the ReelAbilities Film Festival Chicago every Thursday from July 18th - August 22nd. The festival is dedicated to sharing the […]

Free

ReelAbilities Film Festival: Closing Night

Chicago Cultural Center 78 E Washington St., 5th floor Washington, Chicago, IL, United States

BACKBONES, a local nonprofit serving people with disabilities, is hosting the ReelAbilities Film Festival Chicago every Thursday from July 18th - August 22nd. The festival is dedicated to sharing the […]

Free
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Who Dis? A Comedy Show Celebrating Disability, Chronic Illness and Mental Health Issues

iO Theatre 1501 N Kingsbury Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Who Dis? A showcase of Chicago's talented health warriors who identify with disability, chronic illness, and with mental health issues. Who Dis? is a benefit show, and every month all proceeds will be donated to a different organization in service of those with chronic health conditions. iO Chicago is ADA compliant and is located near […]

11.26$

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Fun4theDisabled Presents: Assistive Technology on CAN-TV!

This video introduces assistive technology used to communicate by typing, texting and surfing the web with the blink of an eye or the tilt of the head. Three different apparatuses are discussed: Eyeflite, Eyegaze, and Jabberwocky. They are all handsfree; you can send messages, write papers, and in some cases play games. Available in the […]

Fun4thedisabled Presents: Assistive Technology

This video introduces assistive technology used to communicate by typing, texting and surfing the web with the blink of an eye or the tilt of the head. Three different apparatuses […]

CANTV Presents: Paradancer Joseph Main

This is Joseph Isaac Powell Main. An inspiration who, in his young career, continues to demonstrate through his amazing talent for para dance that anything is possible! It will be […]

Fun4thedisabled Presents MOMENTA on CAN TV

Momenta is a professional dance company with both wheelchair dancers and able-bodied dancers. Three dancers: and choreographers Stephanie Clemens (the founder), Ginger Lane and Kris Lenzo were interviewed about their […]

Counterbalance 2019

Center on Halsted Hoover-Leppen Theatre 3656 N Halsted, Chicago, IL, United States
$20

Inclusive Dance Workshop given by Israel’s Vertigo – Power of Balance

Center on Halsted Hoover-Leppen Theatre 3656 N Halsted, Chicago, IL, United States

The COUNTER BALANCE Festival, given at the Center on Halsted on September 7-8, 2019, will include an inclusive dance workshop open to everyone on Sunday, September, 8, at 11 am. […]

CAN-TV Presents JPIMain Paradancer

This is Joseph Isaac Powell Main. An inspiration who, in his young career, continues to demonstrate through his amazing talent for para dance that anything is possible! It will be […]

Counterbalance 2019

Center on Halsted Hoover-Leppen Theatre 3656 N Halsted, Chicago, IL, United States
$20

Abilities Expo BOSTON EXPO

The Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Hall C 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA, United States

Fun4thedisabled Presents MOMENTA On CAN-TV

Momenta is a professional dance company with both wheelchair dancers and able-bodied dancers. Three dancers: and choreographers Stephanie Clemens (the founder), Ginger Lane and Kris Lenzo were interviewed about their […]

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Fitness & Wellness Expo

Shirley Ryan Sports and Fitness Center 541 N Fairbanks Court, Mezzanine Level, Chicago, IL, United States

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Sports and Fitness Center is hosting a fitness & Wellness Expo with Free Classes and Workshops in Boxing Wheelchair Maintenance Flex-Ability Health Screenings Exercise Prescriptions Massages […]

Center Stage for Access and Inclusion/Chicago Lighthouse

Navy Pier 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Center Stage for Access and Inclusion Come out to Chicago’s Navy Pier for three hours or amazing music, dance, storytelling, comedy and more by some of the city’s most talented […]

Free

FUN4THEDISABLED Presents Accessible Yoga on CAN-TV

Accessible Yoga is available to people of all abilities. The benefits of Accessible Yoga and Meditative practices can reduce stress in our modern lives and can provide a peaceful relief […]

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EVERYBODY CAN DANCE AT MOMENTA

Academy of Movement and Music 605 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL, United States

EveryBody Can Dance! is an integrated movement workshop for people with a disability and people without a disability. We believe that the art form of dance is accessible to everyone.  […]

$10

FUN4THEDISABLED Presents Accessible Yoga on CAN-TV

Accessible Yoga is available to people of all abilities. The benefits of Accessible Yoga and Meditative practices can reduce stress in our modern lives and can provide a peaceful relief […]

Unite4CRT Town Hall Meeting 9/24/2019

Help bridge the gap between perception and reality of living with a disability.  We realize that the general population may not understand the unique needs of the individual CRT user. […]

Free

FUN4THEDISABLED Presents Accessible Yoga on CAN-TV

Accessible Yoga is available to people of all abilities. The benefits of Accessible Yoga and Meditative practices can reduce stress in our modern lives and can provide a peaceful relief […]

FUN4THEDISABLED Presents Accessible Yoga on CAN-TV

Accessible Yoga is available to people of all abilities. The benefits of Accessible Yoga and Meditative practices can reduce stress in our modern lives and can provide a peaceful relief […]

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fun4thedisabled Presents MOMENTA On CAN-TV

Momenta is a professional dance company with both wheelchair dancers and able-bodied dancers. Three dancers: and choreographers Stephanie Clemens (the founder), Ginger Lane and Kris Lenzo were interviewed about their […]

Vanessa Harris will be on IHEART Radio Tonight

Vanessa Harris, P.E. founder of fun4thedisabled will be celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Art "Chat Daddy" Sims on Real Talk, Real People.             […]

Chicago Cultural Events Input Session-Blind/Low Vision

Cultural Center Washington Room, 5th Floor 78 E Washington Street, Chicago, IL, United States

The city of Chicago will be holding listening sessions to obtain feedback from Chicago residents about with disabilities about their experiences at cultural events in the city.  The city wishes […]

Accessible Yoga 2019 Conference New York

Integral Yoga Institue New York City 227 W 13th St, NYC, NY, United States

Yoga of Recovery Founder Durga Leela is honored to be invited to be a returning Guest Presenter at the Accessible Yoga Conference in New York, New York. Durga Leela will […]

$425

Chicago Disability Entrepreneur Resource Forum

MOPD Field Office 2102 W Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Are you an entrepreneur with a disability? Are you looking to start or grow your business? Learn how! About this Event October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which is a national campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. Meet with […]

Abilities Expo SAN MATEO EXPO

San Mateo County Event Center, Expo Hall 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo, CA, United States

Chicago Cultural Events Input Session-Deaf Abled

Cultural Center Millenium Park Room, 5th Floor 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL, United States

The city of Chicago will be holding listening sessions to obtain feedback from Chicago residents about with disabilities about their experiences at cultural events in the city.  The city wishes […]

Unite4CRT Virtual Town Hall Meeting

Attend the Town Hall Meeting for a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Topic:  Barriers to Access-CRT Denials Register at the Link Below:

Chicago Cultural Events Input Session-Physical Accessibilities

Cultural Center Washington Room, 5th Floor 78 E Washington Street, Chicago, IL, United States

The city of Chicago will be holding listening sessions to obtain feedback from Chicago residents about with disabilities about their experiences at cultural events in the city.  The city wishes […]

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11th Annual Second City Showdown

Broadway Armory Park 5917 N Broadway, Chicago, IL, United States

Wheelchair Basketball Tournament!!!! Sponsored by the City of Chicago Chicago Park District

CAN-TV Presents: Introducing Vanessa Harris on Channel 27

Vanessa Harris, PE talks about how she founded fun4 the disabled, a website that presents events, resources, activities, people, places, organizations and products to make life enjoyable for people with […]

CAN-TV Presents Anna Kunz: Color Cast on Channel 27

CAN-TV is showing the interview of mixed media artist Anna Kunz during the exhibition of her work, COLOR CAST produced by fun4thedisabled. This exhibit was shown at the Hyde Park […]

Chicago Cultural Events Input Session-Intellectual/Autism

Cultural Center Washington Room, 5th Floor 78 E Washington Street, Chicago, IL, United States

The city of Chicago will be holding listening sessions to obtain feedback from Chicago residents about with disabilities about their experiences at cultural events in the city.  The city wishes […]

FUNFOR THEDISABLED PRESENTS ACCESSIBLE YOGA ON CANTV

Accessible Yoga is available to people of all abilities. The benefits of Accessible Yoga and Meditative practices can reduce stress in our modern lives and can provide a peaceful relief […]

VANESSA HARRIS will be on IHEARTRadio Tonight

Vanessa Harris, P.E. founder of fun4thedisabled will be celebrating International Day of People with Disabilities with Art "Chat Daddy" Sims on Real Talk, Real People.            […]