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Fun4theDisabled Presents: Emmanuel’s Dream: GF on ChicagoLand’s 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. […]

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Lincoln Park Zoo: Input Sessions with People with Cognitive Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or Sensory Sensitivities

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 […]

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Lincoln Park Zoo: Input Sessions with People Who are Blind or Have Low Vision

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 […]

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Lincoln Park Zoo: Input Sessions with People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

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 […]

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Fun4theDisabled Presents Children’s Book: Intersection Allies on ChicagoLand’s TV19 (CC/ASL)

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 disability to language brokering, offering an opportunity to take pride in a personal story and connect to collective struggle for justice. Intersection Allies will be playing on […]

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Fun4theDisabled Presents Children’s Book: Divorce is the Worst on ChicagoLand’s TV19 (CC/ASL)

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 beautifully conveys the challenge of staying whole when your entire world, and the people in it, split apart. Divorce is the Worst will be shown […]

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Fun4theDisabled Presents Children’s Book: Just Ask! on ChicagoLand’s TV19

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 portrays kids of all abilities working together to create a gorgeous garden Just Ask! Will be shown on ChicagoLand's TV19 at the times listed on […]

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Fun4theDisabled Presents Children’s Book: ZeZe the Copycat on ChicagoLand’s TV19

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 fun way. Through this rhyming early readers kindergarten book, the reader learns valuable life lessons about self-confidence, individuality, and being yourself. ZeZe the Copycat will be shown on ChicagoLand’s TV19 […]

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Fun4theDisabled Presents Children’s Book: Gilbert Goldfish Wants a Pet on ChicagoLand’s TV19 (ASL & CC)

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! […]