#fun4thedisabled's Vanessa Harris has a conversation with Cherise Johnson who is a standup comic and improv artist. They discuss Cherise's life as a performer and how she adjusts while having two invisible disabilities: Cherise has a disorder called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS); she also talks about her experience suffering from depression and anxiety. The broadcast […]

#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 […]

#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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]

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.

Chicagoland's CAN-TV will broadcast There Once was a Camel written by Michelle Friedman and illustrated by Debbi ScherGeller. This read-along is for a book about a girl who is visited by a special camel named Milly, who has three humps, wears shoes, bakes, and even goes to the movies. It will be shown in Chicago […]

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 see through music. It will be shown in Chicago on 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.

Chicagoland's CAN-TV will broadcast Are They Really scary? written by Julia Inserro and illustrated by Tanja Varcelija. This read-along is about a girl who is scared of spiders, until one day, she gets to know a spider better... and wonders for herself: Are They Really Scary? It will be shown in Chicago on Channel 10

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 grand adventure with his service dog, Ilia; and he finds out he and his dog and TALK! It will be shown in Chicago on Channel […]

Chicagoland's CAN-TV will broadcast Just Ask! written by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.  This read-along is for a book about a group of children with different disabilities, who come together to plant a beautiful garden.  It will be shown in Chicago on Channel 19.

Two college students discuss how mask usage affects people who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing.  The conversation will be broadcast on Chicago Access Television Network Channel 19.

#Children's Books4thedisabled Presents::  Just Ask!  This is a children's story of kids of all kinds of disabilities.  The video is ASL-Interpreted and closed-captioned.  The video will be shown on Chicago's Channel 19.

#Fun4thedisabled Presents:: The Hiccupotamus, a hippo with a ridiculous case of the hiccups!   The video is ASL-Interpreted and closed-captioned.  The video will be shown on Chicago's Channel 19.

#Fun4thedisabled Presents:: Hello goodbye dog!  This is a children's story of a special pet that gets a special job.  The video is ASL-Interpreted and closed-captioned.  The video will be shown on Chicago's Channel 19.

#Fun4thedisabled Presents:: A Splash of Red, the life story of Horace Pippin.  This is a children's story of Black artist Horace Pippin.  The video is ASL-Interpreted and closed-captioned.  The video will be shown on Chicago's Channel 19.

#Fun4thedisabled Presents:: Ricky the rock that Couldn't Roll  This is a children's story of a rock that couldn't play with his friend because he was different.  The video is ASL-Interpreted and closed-captioned.  The video will be shown on Chicago's Channel 19.

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, and more accessibility! Live Workshops Daily from 9 am to 5 pm, and Exhibitors Available 24 Hours!

Fun4thedisabled presents Emmanuel's Dream The True Story of Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, about a young man from disabled man from Ghana who roade his bicycle all around his native country.

Fun4TheDisabled presents The View from My Chair, this Saturday on Channel 19 on CANTV! Guest contributor Frank Petrie gives viewers a look from his eyes through a GoPro camera as he journeys from his apartment to a nearby crowded bar. 

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 […]

Fun4TheDisabled presents Close Your Eyes, this Saturday on Channel 19 on CANTV! Close Your Eyes is written by Michelle Friedman and illustrated by Nicole Fiddler. In this story, a little girl tells us all about her life as a blind person. She tells us about all the things she loves to do, how she is […]

Fun4TheDisabled presents When God Made You, this Saturday on Channel 19 on CANTV! "When God Made You" is a book that teaches kids that they are perfect the way they are, and have incredible talents to share with the world. The book was written by Matthew Paul Turner and illustrated by David Catrow.  Watch as […]

Fun4TheDisabled presents A Splash of Red, this Saturday on Channel 19 on CANTV! 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 artist overcame his difficult […]

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 beginnings and became a renowned jazz musician. His story is both sweet and exciting, and it is one that you will not want to miss.

Fun4TheDisabled presents Close Your Eyes, this Thursday on Channel 19 on CANTV! Close Your Eyes is written by Michelle Friedman and illustrated by Nicole Fiddler. In this story, a little girl tells us all about her life as a blind person. She tells us about all the things she loves to do, how she is […]

Watch "There Once Was a Camel," a story about a camel named Millie who has three humps! That's not the only special thing about her, though. Watch our video to find out more about this unique animal. Written by Michelle Friedman and illustrated by Debbi Scher Geller.

Watch Karmzah! on CANTV. Karmzah is a superheroine with cerebral palsy whose quest is to fight bad guys in Africa and beyond! The animation or comic character was created by Farida Bedwei and the Leti Arts team from Ghana.

Watch Fun4TheDisabled's Vanessa Haris interview disability activist and community leader Judith Heumann on her new book, 'Being Heumann’ and the international disability rights movement.

#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! 

Two college students discuss how mask usage affects people who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing. Watch on CANTV!

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.

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.

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!

"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!

"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 […]

“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!

“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 […]

"When God Made You" is a book that teaches kids that they are perfect the way they are and have incredible talents to share with the world. The book was written by Matthew Paul Turner and illustrated by David Catrow. Watch as our friend Jamie Pavlofsky reads this uplifting book.

Fun4thedisabled Presents Reveca Torres, a 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.

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!

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 […]

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 CANTV Chicago Channel 19!

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 teaches valuable life lessons about self-confidence, individuality, and being yourself! Watch us read this wonderful story on CANTV Chicago Channel 19!

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 CANTV!

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.

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 him and his friends. Find out what they do to cure this case of hiccups.

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 captioned and ASL Interpreted.

#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 on accommodations are given.  The discussion is #captioned and #ASLInterpreted for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. This show is broadcast on Chicago's CANTV Channel 19.

#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. This story is #captioned and #ASLInterpreted for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. This show is broadcast on Chicago's CANTV Channel 19.

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 -- Icon to Icon will be played on Chicago Access Network Television 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. […]

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 […]

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 — Icon to Icon will be played on Chicago Access Network Television Channel 19

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 — Icon to Icon will be played on Chicago Access Network Television Channel 19.

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, 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, 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, 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 […]

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, metaphors, and examples to show children that everyone is valuable. Available on ChicagoLand's TV19 with Closed Captioning and in 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 […]

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 […]

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 — Icon to Icon will be played on Chicago Access Network Television Channel 19.

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 and scientifically operating universe, including the biodiversity of life on our planet and the intricacies of a vast solar system. When God Made the World […]

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 in Tatum's early life—his hardworking parents, foremost. A subtle sophistication shines through Parker's easygoing yet dynamic watercolors. Piano Starts Here will be shown on ChicagoLands […]

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 grow, explore, and begin to create for themselves. That the world needed someone exactly like you! When God Made You will be shown on ChicagoLand's […]

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 Paradise and how she navigates a new world, same as all of us. Paradise and the Pandemic will be shown on ChicagoLand’s TV19 at the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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! […]

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 eating ants […]

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 innocently shopping […]

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 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 […]