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Brooklyn Bridge at The Theatre School at DePaul University

The Merle Reskin Theatre 60 E. Balbo Dr., Chicago, United States

ASL Interpreted Performance. When Sasha is assigned to write a report on the Brooklyn Bridge, she ventures around her apartment, discovering the different sides of the people around her and […]

$5

“How to Defend Yourself” Access Night at Victory Gardens Theater

Victory Gardens Theatre 2433 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

“How to Defend Yourself” circles around seven college students who gather for a DIY self-defense workshop after a sorority sister is raped. They learn how to “not be a victim”, […]

$20

Short Shakespeare! The Comedy of Errors at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chicago Shakespeare Theater 800 E. Grand Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Welcome to a world devoted to the absurd comedy of our endless, human errors! On Saturdays this winter, our cleverly abridged, 75-minute production will have audience members of all ages […]

$31

The Mousetrap at the Court Theatre

The Court Theatre 5535 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

The Ralstons’ house becomes lethal when four guests are snowed in amidst reports of a woman’s murder. Agatha Christie’s craft for building skillful twists and shocking turns is on full […]

$60

The Mousetrap at the Court Theatre

The Court Theatre 5535 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

Tickets can be purchased by calling the box office at (773) 753-4472 or online with coupon code CCAC1920 Disclaimer: $5 off Regular single ticket price only available on tickets toAudio […]

$60

Madame Butterfly

Touch Tour begins at 12:00pm. Show begins at 2:00pm. Madama Butterfly By Giacomo Puccini Language - Sung in Italian with projected English translations Running Time - 2 hours, 55 minutes […]

$99.00

The Gulf presented by About Face Theatre at Theater Wit

Theater Wit 1229 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

THE GULF Written by Audrey Cefaly, Directed by AFT Artistic Director Megan Carney On a muggy summer evening somewhere down in the Alabama Delta, two women troll the flats looking […]

$10
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Enchanted Railroad Sensory Friendly Times at The Morton Arboretum

The Morton Arboretum 4100 S. IL Rt. 53, Lisle, IL, United States

The Morton Arboretum is hosting Enchanted Railroad Sensory Friendly Times, a sensory-friendly hour to experience the annual model railroad display on select Tuesday and Sunday evenings during the Enchanted Railroad […]

Freedom Ride at the Studebaker Theater

Studebaker Theater 1st FL Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

When the Congress of Racial Equality comes to New Orleans in the sweltering summer of 1961, Sylvie Davenport is torn. Handed a pamphlet and asked to board a Greyhound bus, […]

$20

Roe at Goodman Theatre

Goodman Theatre 170 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, United States

Touch Tour and Audio Description (touch tour starts at 12:30pm, performance starts at 2pm) Conceived in a pizza parlor and argued in the highest court in the land, 1973’s Roe […]

$71

Verboten at The House Theatre

The House Theatre 1543 W Division St, Chicago, IL, United States

The House Theatre of Chicago will offer a Relaxed/Sensory-Friendly performance of our new musical, "Verboten" on February 15th. This original production features punk-rock music and a multi-level story about family […]

$20

Plano at First Floor Theatre

Steppenwolf Theatre 1650 N Halsted St,, Chicago, IL, United States

Open Captioning. First Floor Theatre presents PLANO. First Floor Theater is happy to present an open captioned presentation of our show PLANO by Will Arbury as part of Steppenwolf's LookOut […]

$35

Play for All at Chicago Childrens Museum

Chicago Children’s Museum 700 E. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago Children's Museum, 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA map  The Museum opens at 9:00 a.m. for Play for All events to individuals with disabilities and their families. During our […]

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Low Sensory Aquatic Presentation at Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA map  Autism Friendly Performance, Sensory Friendly Performance, Relaxed Performance Shedd’s aquatic presentation offers guests an exciting introduction to Pacific white-sided dolphins, […]

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Conversation with Nate Woogen-Disabled Comedian and Writer on Chicago’s CANTV Channel 21

#fun4thedisabled's Vanessa Harris talked to Nate Woogen, local Chicago comedian about his life as an entertainer and writer, and how he is able to entertain while dealing with the challenges of Mild Ataxic Cerebral Palsy.  Included in the interview is a funny sketch Nate wrote for Second City. The broadcast is being shown on CAN […]

Kill Move Paradise at TimeLine Theatre

Time Line Theatre 615 W Wellington Ave,, Chicago, IL, United States

This Audio Described performance will feature a Touch Tour pre-show program beginning at 6:30pm. Curtain is at 8:00pm. James Ijames’ New York Times Critic Pick play is a powerful and […]

$22

Teenage Dick at Theater Wit

Theater Wit 1229 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Theater Wit, 1229 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA map  Audio Description, Touch Tour. Now is the winter of discontent made glorious summer at Roseland High. Theater's most famous disabled character […]

$15

ASL Gallery Talk at Art Institute of Chicago

School of the Art Institute of Chicago 112 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

ASL Interpreted. Join us at the Art Institute of Chicago for the monthly American Sign Language Gallery Talk series. Generally held at 6pm every final Wednesday of the month, these […]

Low Sensory Aquatic Presentation at Shedd Aquarium

Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Autism Friendly Performance, Sensory Friendly Performance, Relaxed Performance. TIMES MAY VARY; last presentation of the day. Shedd’s aquatic presentation offers guests an exciting introduction to Pacific white-sided dolphins, beluga whales […]

Talk: Witches and Warriors, On Colonialism at MCA Chicago

Edlis Neeson Theater MCA Chicago, 220 E Chicago Ave,, Chicago, IL, United States

Edlis Neeson Theater, MCA Chicago, 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA map  ASL Interpreted. Taking Naomi Rincón Gallardo’s fictional account of Mixtec activist Bety Cariño’s journey through the underworld, The […]

Panel Discussion on Crip Camp

Please plan to join us for our next disability film conversation, in collaboration with Netflix's new groundbreaking disability documentary Crip Camp (streaming on Netflix now with audio description & captions). We'll host […]

Abilities Expo – Houston

NRG Center, Hall E 1 NRG Park (Astrodome Center), Houston, TX, United States

Houston, We Have an Expo! Even better than Tex-Mex, the Houston Abilities Expo brings you out-of-this-world opportunities. It could be the products and tech. It could be the chance to […]

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Children’s Books4thedisabled Presents The DO OVER DAY on CAN TV Channel 19

#Fun4thedisabled and Children's Books4thedisabled present Julia Inserro's book, the Do Over Day on Chicago's Access Network Television Channel 19!!   In this book, all of LAYLA's plans go astray.  She wants to fix it with the do-over day. The video is closed-captioned and includes ASL interpretation.

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#Fun4thedisabled Presents (CC) 5 Tips for Remaining Balanced During the Pandemic on Channel 19

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 and includes ASL interpretation.

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Children’s Books4thedisabled Presents My Camel Wants to Be a Unicorn on CANTV Channel 19

In "My Camel Wants To Be a Unicorn" by Julia Inserro and Tanja Varcelija, our narrator learns that her camel might want to turn into a different kind of animal.  Let's see what she finds out. This read-along will be shown on CANTV Channel 19. The video is closed-captioned and ASL interpreted.

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#Fun4theDisabled Presents How Mask Wearing Affects Those With Autism on CANTV CHANNEL 19

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 19.  The video is close-captioned and ASL-Interpreted.

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Piano Starts Here on Chicago TV Channel 19

Chicagoland's CAN-TV will broadcast Piano Starts Here by Robert Andrew Parker. This read-along is for a book about the young Art Tatum discovers his passion for piano, and learns to […]

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Jilly’s Terrible Temper Tantrums on Chicago TV Channel 19

Chicagoland's CAN-TV will broadcast Jilly's Terrible Temper Tantrum written by Martha Heineman Piper, PhD and illustrated by Jo Gershman. This read-along is for a book about Jilly, who learns to control her emotions and not look so silly. It will be shown in Chicago on Channel 19.

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The Conversation on Chicago TV Channel 19

Chicagoland's CAN-TV will broadcast The Conversation written by Michelle Massie and illustrated by Stella Green. This read-along is for a book about a young wheelchair-user named Cole who has a […]

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Abilities Expo Virtual Event 2!

The Abilities Virtual Experience is back to connect you with the disability-focused resources your need from the comfort of your living room. So settle in for more engagement, more interactivity, […]

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When God Made the World on CANTV Chicagoland Channel 19

Fun4TheDisabled presents When God Made the World, this Saturday on Channel 19 on CANTV! When God Made The World is a book that tells kids about the wonder of nature and the science that binds our world together, all from the perspective that it was all created by God, for us. The book was written […]

Piano Starts Here ON CHANNEL 19 CANTV

Fun4TheDisabled presents Piano Starts Here, this Saturday on Channel 19 on CANTV! Hear the true story of Art Tatum, a blind pianist, in today's story, "Piano Starts Here." Art came from humble […]

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Tips for Maintaining Your Wheelchair on CANTV Chicago Channel 19

#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. Watch on CANTV! 

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Fun4TheDisabled Presents: Accommodate Me or Litigate Me Part 1-Housing Discrimination and COVID-19

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 on CANTV Chicago!

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Fun4thedisabled Children’s Book Presents: Hiccuptamus (CC/ASL) on CANTV Chicago Channel 19

"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 and illustrated by Aaron Zenz. Check out this children's book reading on CANTV today!

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Fun4thedisabled Children’s Book Presents: Ricky the Rock that Couldn’t Roll (CC/ASL)

"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 refuse to let him miss all the fun, and they are going to help him roll in a completely different way. The book was written […]

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Fun4TheDisabled Presents: (CC/ASL) Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns on CANTV Chicago Channel 19

“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 through the eyes of a young Muslim girl. Watch this wonderful story on CANTV!

Come See Fun4TheDisabled at The Abilities Expo!

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 […]

Intro to Chair Yoga (13+) At the Abilities Expo

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 […]

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Miniature Therapy Horse Demonstration at The Abilities Expo

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 some "mini's"! This event is presented by Jodie Diegel from the SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program. Watch Fun4TheDisabled's video on Soul Harbour Ranch to […]

Kidz! Chair Yoga (ages 5-13) at The Abilities Expo

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. […]

Annie Live! airing Thursday, Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC

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 […]