Watch "There Once Was a Camel," a story about a camel named Millie who has three humps! That's not the only special thing about her, though. Watch our video to […]

Watch Karmzah! on CANTV. Karmzah is a superheroine with cerebral palsy whose quest is to fight bad guys in Africa and beyond! The animation or comic character was created by […]

Watch Fun4TheDisabled's Vanessa Haris interview disability activist and community leader Judith Heumann on her new book, 'Being Heumann’ and the international disability rights movement.

#Fun4theDisabled’s Vanessa Harris and Capt Chris of Froglegs, Inc. chat about five easy ways to maintain your wheelchair during the pandemic that are entirely manageable with just a few simple tools. […]

Two college students discuss how mask usage affects people who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing. Watch on CANTV!

Vanessa Harris of fun4thedisabled discusses how mask usage affects people with sensory sensitivity with Susie Redfern of Milestones Magazine.  This video is shown on Chicago’s Access Network Television on Channel […]

Fun4thedisabled Presents Reveca Torres, power wheelchair user, and founder of Backbones on CAN TV, Channel 19.  Reveca presents 5 tips on remaining balanced during the pandemic.  The video is closed-captioned […]

Vanessa Harris talks with Professor Allison Bethel, director of the UIC John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Clinic, to discuss the pressing issue of COVID and housing discrimination. Watch today […]

"The Hiccupotamus" follows the antics of an elephant, a centipede, and a rhinoceros as they try to find a cure for Hippo’s colossal case of hiccups. This book is written […]

"Ricky, The Rock Who Couldn't Roll" is a story about a rock who has a flat side, and because of this cannot roll like his friends can. But his friends […]

“Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns: A Muslim Book of Colors” is written by Hena Kahn and illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini. This book showcases the colorful world of Islamic culture seen […]

“Ricky, The Rock Who Couldn’t Roll” is a story about a rock who has a flat side, and because of this cannot roll like his friends can. But his friends […]

"When God Made You" is a book that teaches kids that they are perfect the way they are and have incredible talents to share with the world. The book was […]

Fun4thedisabled Presents Reveca Torres, a power wheelchair user, and founder of Backbones on CAN TV, Channel 19. Reveca presents 5 tips on remaining balanced during the pandemic. The video is […]

The Abilities Expo is a free, fun-filled Expo designed for people of all ages and ability challenges which is held in eight cities in North America. Introduces numerous innovative products, […]

Fun4thedisabled’s Vanessa Harris previews the 2019 Abilities Expo, and shows off just what will be in store for those who attend the event the 2021 event!

Curious about how horses can help people with disabilities? Bring your questions! Miniature horses have been gaining attention for their strengths as therapy animals. This is your chance to meet […]

Vanessa Harris talks again with Professor Allison Bethel, director of the UIC John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Clinic, to discuss how you can avoid housing discrimination. Watch now on […]

In Zeze the Copycat, a five-year-old boy Zeze annoys his sister, Soso, by copying everything she does. Soso gets back at her annoying brother in a fun way. This book […]

Vanessa Harris talks again with Professor Allison Bethel, director of the UIC John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Clinic, to discuss how you can avoid housing discrimination. Watch now on […]

Today’s book is called: Firebird, written by Misty Copeland and illustrated by Christopher Myers. This story follows a young ballerina dancer who is unsure of herself, but with the guidance of […]

Today’s book is the Hiccupotamus written and illustrated by Aaron Zens. In this story, the hippopotamus has a bad case of hiccups, and it causes all sorts of chaos for […]

Judy Heumann and Vanessa Harris discuss Judy's book, Being Heumann, her life as a disability rights activist, and the movie Crip Camp on Chicago's CANTV Channel 19. This broadcast is captioned and ASL Interpreted.

#fun4thedisabled presents a discussion between Professor Allison K. Bethel, Esq. of the John Marshall Law School Fair Housing Clinic, and Vanessa Harris of Fun4thedisabled regarding Housing discrimination and Covid-19. Tips on accommodations are given.  The discussion is #captioned and #ASLInterpreted for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. This show is broadcast on Chicago's CANTV Channel 19.

#fun4thedisabled presents Hello Goodbye Dog. written by Maria Gianferrari and illustrated by Patrice Barton. In Hello Goodbye Dog, Zara and her service animal, Moose, have some serious problem-solving to do. This story is #captioned and #ASLInterpreted for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. This show is broadcast on Chicago's CANTV Channel 19.

Watch Fun4TheDisabled’s Vanessa Harris interview disability activist and community leader Judith Heumann on her new book, ‘Being Heumann’ and the international disability rights movement. Judy Heumann and Vanessa Harris -- Icon to Icon will be played on Chicago Access Network Television Channel 19.

Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah's inspiring true story—which was turned into a film, Emmanuel's Dream,—is nothing short of remarkable. Emmanuel's Dream will be played on Chicago Access Network Television Channel 19 Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people—but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. […]

Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions that give the book its lasting value. Rainbow Fish will be played on Chicago Access Network […]

Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions that give the book its lasting value. Rainbow Fish will be played on Chicago Access Network […]

Watch Fun4TheDisabled’s Vanessa Harris interview disability activist and community leader Judith Heumann on her new book, ‘Being Heumann’ and the international disability rights movement. Judy Heumann and Vanessa Harris — Icon to Icon will be played on Chicago Access Network Television Channel 19

Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions that give the book its lasting value. Rainbow Fish will be played on Chicago Access Network […]

Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions that give the book its lasting value. Rainbow Fish will be played on Chicago Access Network […]

Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns […]

Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah’s inspiring true story—which was turned into a film, Emmanuel’s Dream,—is nothing short of remarkable. Emmanuel’s Dream will be played on Chicago Access Network Television Channel 19 Born in […]

Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns […]

Watch Fun4TheDisabled’s Vanessa Harris interview disability activist and community leader Judith Heumann on her new book, ‘Being Heumann’ and the international disability rights movement. Judy Heumann and Vanessa Harris — […]

Lincoln Park Zoo strives to live up to our motto, “For Wildlife. For All.” We also hold to the disability justice mantra of “Nothing About Us Without Us.” This October, […]

Lincoln Park Zoo strives to live up to our motto, “For Wildlife. For All.” We also hold to the disability justice mantra of “Nothing About Us Without Us.” This October, […]

Lincoln Park Zoo strives to live up to our motto, “For Wildlife. For All.” We also hold to the disability justice mantra of “Nothing About Us Without Us.” This October, […]

Lincoln Park Zoo strives to live up to our motto, “For Wildlife. For All.” We also hold to the disability justice mantra of “Nothing About Us Without Us.” This October, […]

This story is a story which explores the concept of skin to encourage self-esteem and to celebrate the ways in which children are both unique and similar. This story uses different activities, […]

The brainchild of three women-of-color sociologists, IntersectionAllies is a smooth, gleeful entry into intersectional feminism. The nine interconnected characters proudly describe themselves and their backgrounds, involving topics that range from a physical […]

Exceptional in its child-centered portrayal, Divorce Is the Worst is an invaluable tool for families, therapeutic profess. But right now, divorce is the worst. With honesty and humor, Anastasia Higginbotham […]

Watch Fun4TheDisabled’s Vanessa Harris interview disability activist and community leader Judith Heumann on her new book, ‘Being Heumann’ and the international disability rights movement. Judy Heumann and Vanessa Harris — […]

For spiritual parents who are looking for a different kind of creation book, Matthew Paul Turner's When God Made the World focuses on the complex way that God created our vast […]

From the twins next door who help him walk to school to a café owner who lets him use his player piano, the story incorporates the people who were important […]

Through playful, charming rhyme and vivid, fantastical illustrations, When God Made You inspires young readers to learn about their own special gifts and how they fit into God's divine plan as they […]

In 'Just Ask!,' Justice Sonia Sotomayor Urges Kids To Embrace Diversity : Shots - Health News We're all different and that's good, says the U.S. Supreme Court justice. Her new children's book about embracing diversity […]

This story is a story which explores the concept of skin to encourage self-esteem and to celebrate the ways in which children are both unique and similar. This story uses different activities, […]

The second in a series of Paradise books. Read along as Paradise finds out she isn't allowed to go to school or visit any of her friends. Learn more about […]

When something sad happens, Taylor doesn't know where to turn. All the animals are sure they have the answer. The chicken wants to talk it out, but Taylor doesn't feel […]

In Zeze the Copycat, you will meet a five-year-old boy Zeze who annoys his sister, Soso, by copying everything she does. Soso gets back at her annoying brother in a […]

Gilbert has almost everything his fishy heart could desire: a castle, a chest filled with treasure, and food that falls from the sky. But there's one BIG thing missing from his life: a pet. And so begins Gilbert's harrowing search for the perfect fishbowl companion - a search filled with loud barking, quiet buzzing, and one giant whiskered surprise! […]

You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious. Except . . . here’s how books work. Everything written on the page has to be said by the person […]

Snappsy the alligator is having a normal day when a pesky narrator steps in to spice up the story. Is Snappsy reading a book ... or is he making CRAFTY plans? Is […]

Join us for a video on destigmatizing bipolar disorder and breaking down preconceived notions on the disorder itself. Tune in on ChicagoLand's TV19

Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns […]

Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns […]

Today’s book is called: Firebird, written by Misty Copeland and illustrated by Christopher Myers. This story follows a young ballerina dancer who is unsure of herself, but with the guidance of […]

For Zara's dog, Moose, nothing is more important than being with her favorite girl. So when Zara has to go to school, WHOOSH, Moose escapes and rushes to her side. Hello, […]

Learn about the history of Bipolar disorder in the media, and more about what the actual disorder is! We here at Fun4theDisabled believe that the best way to destigmatize mental […]

Mental health should be prioritized and viewed by our society just like physical health. Did you know that 264 million people live with depression worldwide? Or that 40 million adults […]

We believe that there needs to be more positive representation of mental illness in the media, and we are committed to bringing that to you. This week, we will be […]

Welcome to a series about celebrating the strengths of learning disabilities and mental illness!  

Learn more about ADHD in this program in which we delve deeper into what ADHD is and how it affects those with it. We at Fun4theDisabled believe the best way to destigmatize mental health is to learn more about it!

Learn about the history of Bipolar disorder in the media, and more about what the actual disorder is! We here at Fun4theDisabled believe that the best way to destigmatize mental health is by learning about it!

Mental health should be prioritized and viewed by our society just like physical health. Did you know that 264 million people live with depression worldwide? Or that 40 million adults […]

We believe that there needs to be more positive representation of mental illness in the media, and we are committed to bringing that to you. This week, we will be […]

Welcome to a series about celebrating the strengths of learning disabilities and mental illness!

Learn more about ADHD in this program in which we delve deeper into what ADHD is and how it affects those with it. We at Fun4theDisabled believe the best way […]

Mental health should be prioritized and viewed by our society just like physical health. Did you know that 264 million people live with depression worldwide? Or that 40 million adults […]

Today’s book is called: Firebird, written by Misty Copeland and illustrated by Christopher Myers. This story follows a young ballerina dancer who is unsure of herself, but with the guidance of […]

Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns […]

Eye-catching foil stamping, glittering on every page, offers instant child appeal, but it is the universal message at the heart of this simple story about a beautiful fish who learns […]

For Zara’s dog, Moose, nothing is more important than being with her favorite girl. So when Zara has to go to school, WHOOSH, Moose escapes and rushes to her side. Hello, […]

Join us as we sit down with MOPD Chicago Commissioner, Rachel Arfa where we discuss her disability and how she has broken down barriers for the deaf community.

Join Founder Vanessa Harris as she goes through her experience buying a car as a disabled person who uses a wheelchair, as well as her tips and tricks she learned […]

Join us as we tell the story of Paradise and the Pandemic, which is about a girl who has to navigate a whole new world as we all had to […]

Join us as founder Vanessa Harris sat down with Disability Rights Icon Jeudith Heumann and they discuss a multitude of important topics.

Join us in an interview between founder Vanessa Harris and the first deaf MOPD commissioner, Rachel Arfa as we delve into her childhood, disability, position, and what she's working on.

Join us as we feature the story of Paradise Faces the Bully from the Paradise series. In this story, Paradise feels what its like to be bullied, and goes through […]

Join us in our new accessible workout series we are proud to present: Fitness with Friends! This series offers something for everyone, and it is meant to be able to […]

Join us as we tell the story of Death is Stupid, written by Anastasia Higginbotham. This is a story of a little boy who has to learn about death from his grandma, and she helps him understand the difficult subject.