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, activities, workshops, assistive devices, therapy animals, sports, dance, cosplay to the disabled community, their friends and families in the United States and Canada.
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!
Visit Strategy for Access at booth 712 at this year's Abilities Expo! Come meet the Fun4TheDisabled team and we'll give you some tasty treats. Click the link below to learn more about this year's Chicago Ability Expo. https://www.abilities.com/chicago/
The adult class will incorporate stretching and strengthening, with explanations of body-appropriate adjustments and/or the use of applicable props. It will begin with centering, flow through easy-to-follow (and remember) sequences […]
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 […]
Are you looking for employment? Do you want to enhance your employability? Do you want to learn about assistive technology? The Chicago Lighthouse has an educated and experienced team that […]
This children's class uses imagination and music to inspire yoga-oriented play. We will energize, then calm, bringing awareness to our actions and teaching love and respect for ourselves and others. […]
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 […]
#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 […]
#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. […]
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 -- […]
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 […]
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 — […]
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 […]
Actor and longtime New Mobility contributor Alan Toy has been cast as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in NBC’s upcoming Annie Live! holiday special. Like the president, Toy contracted polio that resulted […]
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, the zoo received a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to collaborate with individuals who identify as disabled in the creation […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Join us for an accessible workout video apart of our Fitness with Friends series, which provides a physically integrated dance tap class. Closed Captioning and ASL provided!
Join us for an accessible workout video that focuses on improving lower back health. Some of the benefits of this class include activating your deep core musculature, which stems from diaphragmatic breathing. This video includes Closed Captioning and ASL!
Join us for an accessible workout video as a part of our Fitness with Friends series, where you can explore the four power moves that directly target four foundational skills shown by research to help those impaired with Parkinson's disease. This series is closed captioned and ASL interpreted!
Join us for an accessible workout video as a part of our workout series Fitness with Friends which focuses on our four power moves that directly target four foundational skills shown by research for those who become impaired with Parkinson's disease while seated. Fitness with Friends series is closed captioned and ASL interpreted!
Join us for an accessible workout video titled, Boxing which incorporates the basics of boxing to create a fun and interactive instructor-led exercise! You can find this video on ChicagoLand's […]
Join us for a fun and inclusive workout video, PD Integrated, an exercise video for those who struggle with Parkinson's Disease. This video works on the major muscle groups and strengthens them accordingly. You can watch this video along with others on ChicagoLand's TV19
Join us as we share another fun and accessible workout video, Spirit Yoga Flow, as a part of our Fitness with Friends series! This video works through the basics of yoga and breathing and incorporates those elements to create Spirit Yoga Flow! Join us for this video along with others on ChicagoLand's TV19
Join us for an accessible and fun video on some healthy recipes to make in the kitchen! These easy and nutritious meals and treats are perfect for everyone, and are fun to make!
Join us for an accessible and fun instructor-led workout, Spirit Meditation! This video teaches you how to center yourself through breath, and guides you through a series of meditation practices. Find this showing, and others like it on ChicagoLand's TV19!
Join us for an accessible and fun instructor-led workout, Spirit Club Yoga! This video goes through a series of yoga poses and flows designed to be accessible and get you feeling like the best version of yourself! Find this showing and others like it on ChicagoLand's TV19!
Join us for a showing of our video, Destigmatizing Mental Health: OCD as a part of a series that aims to tackle the tough topic of mental health disorders. This video delves into OCD and misconceptions, as well as signs and symptoms. Find this video and others like it on ChicagoLand's TV19
Join us for a showing of our video, Destigmatizing Mental Health: Depression and Anxiety as a part of a series that aims to tackle the tough topic of mental health disorders. This video delves into both depression and anxiety, their signs and symptoms, as well as portrayals in media. Find this video and others like […]
Join us for a showing of our video, Destigmatizing Mental Health: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity as a part of a series that aims to tackle the tough topic of mental health disorders. This video delves into ADHD; its signs, treatment, diagnosis, and more. Find this video and others like it on ChicagoLand’s TV19
Join us for a showing of our video, Destigmatizing Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder as a part of a series that aims to tackle the tough topic of mental health disorders. This video delves into Bipolar Disorder; its signs, treatment, diagnosis, and more. Find this video and others like it on ChicagoLand’s TV19
Join us for Fun4theDisabled's Disability Votes PSA on the upcoming Illinois Election. Find this video and others like it on ChicagoLand's TV19
Join us for an accessible and fun instructor-led workout, Spirit Club Boxing! This video goes through a series of boxing exercises and rhythms designed to give you a fun workout using the fundamentals of boxing! Find this showing and others like it on ChicagoLand’s TV19!