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 over the age of eighteen in the United States have anxiety disorders? Depression and anxiety, although often brushed over or hushed, are some of the […]
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 discussing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a condition that affects 1 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children in the United States alone. 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 over the age of eighteen in the United States have anxiety disorders? Depression and anxiety, although often brushed over or hushed, are some of the […]
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 discussing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a condition that affects 1 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children in the United States alone. 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 over the age of eighteen in the United States have anxiety disorders? Depression and anxiety, although often brushed over or hushed, are some of the […]
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 discussing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a condition that affects 1 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children in the United States alone. 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!
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 a mentor, finds the strength she needs to become a firebird.
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 […]
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, Moose! Unfortunately, dogs aren’t allowed at school and Moose has to go back home. Goodbye, Moose. But Moose can’t be held back for long. Through […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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 36!
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 Puppet Video Rap 1 on Chicagoland’s TV-36!
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!
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 […]
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 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 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 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!