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.