Join us for a mini-documentary on Christian Bagg, the inventor of the Bowhead Reach Mountain Bike for wheelchair users! Hear his life story, his invention process, and more about the Bowhead Reach.  Find this showing and others like it on ChicagoLand's TV19!

Join us for the story A Splash of Red, written by Jen Bryant and illustrated by Melissa Sweet! Horace Pippin loved creating art. But when he lost the use of his right arm during World War I, he had to completely relearn how to paint. A Splash of Red tells the true story of how an […]

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 like chatting. The bear thinks Taylor should get angry, but that’s not quite right either. One by one, the animals try to tell Taylor how […]

Hear the life story of photojournalist Jacob Riis, whose work inspired substantial social change and helped bring an end to tenement housing in the United States. This book is part of our Children’s Book series, written by Alexis O’Neill with stunning illustrations by Gary Kelley. Find this showing and others like it on ChicagoLand’s TV19! […]

Join us for an accessible and fun instructor-led workout, Lower Extremity! This video goes through a series of leg exercises, complete with Open Captioning and American Sign Language translation! Find this showing and others like it on ChicagoLand’s TV19!

Join us for an accessible and fun instructor-led workout, StoryTime SPIRIT Club Fitness! Take a tour through the Hogwarts Campus in this Harry Potter themed workout with Harry, Ron, and Hermione! This workout features Baseline, Seated, and Advanced levels, so all can participate.  Find this showing and others like it on ChicagoLand’s TV19!

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 Snappsy on his way to the grocery store … or is he PROWLING the forest for defenseless birds and fuzzy bunnies? Is Snappsy […]

Enjoy an accessible reading of the classic book, El Pez Arcoíris, or The Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister! This reading includes Mexican Sign Language and open captioning in Spanish, and is part of our accessible Children’s Book series.  Find this showing and others like it, including an English reading of The Rainbow Fish, on ChicagoLand’s […]

Enjoy an accessible reading of the classic book, The Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister! This reading includes American Sign Language and open captioning, and is part of our accessible Children’s Book series.  Find this showing and others like it, including a Spanish reading of The Rainbow Fish, on ChicagoLand’s TV19!

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 […]

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 reading it aloud. Even if the words say . . . BLORK. Or BLUURF. Even if the words are a preposterous song about […]

Hear how Joey the Kangaroo learns to deal with his bad dreams in an accessible reading of Mommy, Daddy, I Had a Bad Dream! by Martha Heineman Pieper, PhD and illustrated by Jo Gershman. This book is part of our accessible Children’s Book series, with both ASL and open captions. Find this showing and others […]

Ho ho ho! Have you ever wondered where Santa’s favorite places to visit on his journey around the world are? Find out in Where Would Santa Go? by Julia Inserro with illustrations by Natalie Merheb. This book is part of our accessible Children’s Book series.  Find this showing and others like it on ChicagoLand’s TV19!

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 experience with Momenta since it was founded. Integrated Dance is a new form of dance and requires a strong knowledge of each person’s capabilities when […]

Check out our informational video on Chicago Lighthouse, an organization serving the blind, vision impaired, and more.  Find this showing and others like it on Chicagoland’s TV 21!

Join us for Fun4theDisabled’s Disability Vote IL PSA on the upcoming Illinois Election. Find this video and others like it on ChicagoLand’s TV 19!

Join us for a conversation with Mark Nobriga, the Program Director of the MOPD’s Home Mod program! Learn how the city can help modify your home to your specific accessibility needs.  Find this showing and others like it on Chicagoland’s TV 19!

Join us for 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. Find this showing, and others like it, on Chicagoland’s TV 19!

Join us for a mini-documentary on artist Sam Kirk and her process for creating the mural outside Chicago’s Mayors Office for People with Disabilities! Find this showing, and others like it, on Chicagoland’s TV 19!

Join Harry, Ron, and Hermione for an accessible Harry Potter themed workout with our friends at SPIRIT Club! Find this showing and others like it on Chicagoland’s TV 19!

Join Nathan Perkins from the Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program for a seated accessible workout! Find this showing and others like it on CAN TV Chicagoland Channel 19, or stream on the go with the new can tv+ app!

Enjoy an accessible reading of Intersection Allies written by Chelsea Johnson, LaToya Council, and Carolyn Choi, with illustrations by Ashley Seil Smith! This book helps kids celebrate and love all of the intersecting identities that make them unique! Find this showing and others like it on CAN TV Chicagoland Channel 19, or stream on the […]

Enjoy an accessible reading of The Nightlife of Jacuzzi Gaskett written by Brontez Purnell and illustrated by Elise R. Peterson! This book tells the story of Jacuzzi, and what he does to stay busy when his mother isn’t home.  Find this showing and others like it on CAN TV Chicagoland Channel 19, or stream on […]

Zen out with a guided class on mental wellness! Help keep a positive mindset with Kelly from SPIRIT Club.  Find this showing and others like it on CAN TV Chicagoland Channel 19, or stream on the go with the new CAN TV+ app!

Part of Anastasia Higginbotham’s Ordinary, Terrible Things series, this book helps kids understand racial injustice and white privilege in an accessible way.  Find this showing and others like it on CAN TV Chicagoland Channel 19, or stream on the go with the new can tv+ app!

Enjoy an accessible reading of The Skin You Live In written by Michael Tyler and illustrated by David Lee Csicsko! This book encourages kids to practice self love. Find this […]

Join Sam and Katie from SPIRIT Club for a reggae themed, movement focused workout.  Find this showing and others like it on CAN TV Chicagoland Channel 19, or stream on […]

Enjoy an accessible reading of Badgie & Ming and the Angry Tent written by Julia Inserro and illustrated by Miro Tartan! This book helps kids learn to deal with tough […]

Join Gaby from SPIRIT Club as she shares a healthier recipe for a favorite dessert: Chocolate pudding pie! Find this showing and others like it on CAN TV Chicagoland Channel […]

For World Bipolar Day (3/31), learn about Bipolar Disorder to break the stigmas against it and better understand those around you living with bipolar disorder. Find this showing and others like it on CAN TV Chicagoland Channel 19, or stream on the go with the new can tv+ app!

Join Dr. Shana McCormack and Dr. Kimberly Lin from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as they discuss the importance of exercise for people with disabilities.  Find this showing and others […]

Enjoy an accessible reading of Anastasia Higginbotham’s book, Tell Me About Sex, Grandma, intended for kids to safely and appropriately start to understand what sex is.  Find this showing and […]

Join Krishna Washburn from Dark Room Ballet as she leads a class in ballet and biomechanics. Find out how understanding your body can help you become a better dancer! Find this showing and others like it on CAN TV Chicagoland Channel 19, or stream on the go with the new can tv+ app!

Join Robby, Gina, and LaDonna from Momenta for a dance based meditation class accessible to wheelchair users! Find this showing and others like it on CAN TV Chicagoland Channel 19, […]

Part 4 of our Destigmatizing Mental Health series covers dyslexia, a learning disability that can make it difficult to read. Celebrate Mental Health Month by tuning in and learning about […]

Part 2 of our Destigmatizing Mental Health series covers depression and anxiety. Celebrate Mental Health Month by tuning in and learning about different mental disabilities to better understand yourself and […]

Join Kakana’s Nikki Palma for a zen meditation of the mind. Forget your troubles and shake off the stress! Find this showing and others like it on CAN TV Chicagoland […]

Part 1 of our Destigmatizing Mental Health series covers Bipolar Disorder. Celebrate Mental Health Month by tuning in and learning about different mental disabilities to better understand yourself and those […]

Part 5 of our Destigmatizing Mental Health series covers Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/ADHD. Celebrate Mental Health Month by tuning in and learning about different mental disabilities to better understand yourself […]

Part 3 of our Destigmatizing Mental Health Series covers Obsessive Compulsive Disorder/OCD. Celebrate Mental Health Month by tuning in and learning about different mental disabilities to better understand yourself and those around you! Find this showing and others like it on CAN TV Chicagoland Channel 19, or stream on the go with the new can […]

This guided Zumba class is high energy, fun, and accessible! Join Katie and Ana from SPIRIT Club to get your heart pumping, with seated and standing options! Find this showing […]

Nonni’s Moon is written by Julia Inserro and illustrated by Lucy Smith. This book helps kids and adults alike connect with their loved ones who live far away. Find this […]

What if my Dog Had Thumbs is an imaginative and creative book about imagining what a dog would do if it had thumbs. Written and illustrated by Mike Perry, this book is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face! Find this showing and others like it on CAN TV Chicagoland Channel 19, or stream […]

Join us for Fitness with Friends: Momenta - Meditation Through Movement! This seated, guided class from integrated dance company Momenta will help you feel more in tune with your body and your mind. Check out this screening and more like it on CANTV Channel 19!

Join Krishna Washburn from Dark Room Ballet as she leads Part 2 of a class in ballet and biomechanics. Find out how understanding your body can help you become a better dancer! Find this showing and others like it on CAN TV Chicagoland Channel 19, or stream on the go with the new can tv+ […]

Join Ralph Somack from the Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program in a guided, seated Tai Chi class! Find your zen with this accessible wellness class.  Find this showing and others like it on CAN TV Chicagoland Channel 19, or stream on the go with the new can tv+ app!

Stretch your creativity to new heights with an accessible reading of the book Dinosaurs in the Hardware Store, written by Julia Inserro and illustrated by Luis Peres! Find this showing […]

Celebrate Christmas in July with one of our most popular videos- an accessible reading of the book Where Would Santa Go?  by Julia Inserro and illustrated by Natalie Merheb. Discover […]

Check out a high energy accessible workout with our friends at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab! Find this showing and others like it on CAN TV Chicagoland Channels 19 and 27, or stream on the go with the new can tv+ app!

Let us listen to the radio interview of 5 of the 10 recipients of the prestigious "Leaders for a New Chicago Award" on the WBEZ Radio Program "Reset by Sasha-Ann […]