CALENDAR ARCHIVE SEARCH
GREATER TOGETHER CULTURAL ACCESSIBILITY SUMMIT
In recognition of the 25th anniversary of the ADA, Shawn Donnelley and Nora Daley have created Chicago’s first Cultural Accessibility Summit geared towards the leaders of cultural institutions. The summit will empower and motivate top level officials to make their cultural institutions accessible to visitors with disabilities.
ACCESS FOR ALL: TOM OLIN’S PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DISABILITY RIGHTS MOVEMENT
The Chicago History Museum is proud to host an exhibition of images by renowned disability rights photographer Tom Olin. The nineteen framed prints, on loan from the permanent art collection at Access Living, depict the activists who brought about the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act in July 1990.
IN CONVERSATION WITH FRED HERSCH
CENTER ON HALSTED, JAZZ INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO, HOWARD BROWN HEALTH CENTER & AIDS FOUNDATION OF CHICAGO
Join Center on Halsted and Jazz Institute of Chicago for a preview of the upcoming Chicago Jazz Festival performance of Grammy-nominated pianist Fred Hersch in collaboration with ADA 25 Chicago in commemoration of this year’s 25th anniversary celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Fred Hersch will discuss his trailblazing career, life as a gay man living with AIDS, and his HIV/AIDS advocacy.
CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events will present two main stage performers with disabilities as part of the 2015 Jazz Festival. Henry Butler will play from 8:00 – 9:00pm on the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park.
CHICAGO JAZZ FESTIVAL
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events will present two main stage performers with disabilities as part of the 2015 Jazz Festival. Fred Hersch will play from 7:10-8:10pm on the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park at the Jazz Festival.
THE RAINMAKER
The Rainmaker: Sept 6th, 2015 @ 2:30pm
American Blues Theater opens their 30th Anniversary Season with a revival of N. Richard Nash’s THE RAINMAKER.
REELABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL (RAFF)
REELABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL hosted by BACKBONES
ReelAbilities Film Festival is the largest film festival in the United States dedicated to sharing the lives, stories and art of people with disabilities.
MUST-HEAR CHICAGO: A TOUR FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED SEPT 12
CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION
On September 12, October 10, and November 7, the Chicago Architecture Foundation will offer special architecture walking tours for visually impaired or blind adults and their companions/friends.
MCA STUDIO: BARAK ADE SOLEIL, NEW & RE-INTERPRETED DANCES
An MCA Stage New Works Initiative presented as part of ADA25 Chicago
Barak adé Soleil is a disabled artist of color committed to exploring the beauty of the disabled, racialized body as an inherent reflection of humanity. Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the ADA, he is developing new repertory during a week-long residency at the MCA, which includes solo and duet works and a virtual collaboration with Puerto Rico’s Awilda Rodriguez Lora, who contributes choreography and media.
DREAMNIGHT AT THE ZOO: ANIMAL SUPERHEROES
Lincoln Park Zoo has partnered with Lurie Children’s Hospital, Comer Children’s Hospital, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation to invite children and their families to the zoo on the evening of September 15 for DreamNight at the Zoo: Animal Superheroes.
RENEW YOUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION
DONORS FORUM & GREAT LAKES ADA CENTER
Come to this learning session with Irene Bowen, author of the updated “Renewing the Commitment: An ADA Compliance Guide for Nonprofits” published by the Chicago Community Trust, to learn about opportunities to be more inclusive in all your activities.
AUTISM 101 FOR LIBRARIES
REACHING ACROSS ILLINOIS LIBRARY SYSTEM (RAILS)
This webinar hosted by Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS), is from 9:30-11:00 am.
FREE MOVEMENT WORKSHOP WITH ALICE SHEPPARD
MOMENTA PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY
FOR DANCERS OF ALL ABILITIES – Friday, September 18, 1-3pm
COUNTER BALANCE
MOMENTA PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY
An Integrated Dance concert celebrating 25 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
TOUCH TOUR AT THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT HOME AND STUDIO
In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust is proud to introduce American Sign Language tours and Touch Tours at its historic sites:
Touch Tour Saturday, September 19 at 4:30 pm – Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio
ASL TOUR AT THE EMIL BACH HOUSE
In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust is proud to introduce American Sign Language tours and Touch Tours at its historic sites:
ASL Tour Wednesday, September 23 at 1:30 pm – Emil Bach House
LIBRARIES AND AUTISM: WHY IT MATTERS!
REACHING ACROSS ILLINOIS LIBRARY SYSTEM (RAILS)
Libraries play a number of roles within their communities, which leaves them uniquely positioned to provide resources and services that can greatly benefit community members with autism spectrum disorder and their friends and families.
UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR NATURAL AREAS
Chicago Wilderness is recognizing the 25th anniversary of the ADA by hosting a free webinar to ensure that your park, preserve, nature center or natural area is welcoming to all visitors and volunteers. The webinar will feature Jack Catlin, partner of LCM Architects, and Mike Passon, Executive Director of Professional Trailbuilders Association.
8 8 8 Ways to (MIS) Handle Asian Americans with Disabilities a performance celebrating ADA 25
Join us in community, while we raise visibility and education; lessen stigma and ignorance through this original performance. Light refreshments provided.
CAF TEEN ACADEMY SATURDAY STUDIO: UNIVERSAL DESIGN
CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION
Come work with great architects, designers, engineers and mentors from the Chicago area in hands-on studio-based workshops rooted in design challenges and problem solving.
DISABILITY ETIQUETTE: PROPER INTERACTION WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
DONORS FORUM & GREAT LAKES ADA CENTER
Who is included in the disability community in Illinois and how can non-profit leaders and staff interact most effectively and respectfully with them? Robin Jones, director of the Great Lakes ADA Center, will share practical guidance through this interactive session.
LANDMARKS ILLINOIS & AIA CHICAGO PANEL DISCUSSION
LANDMARKS ILLINOIS & AIA CHICAGO
Landmarks Illinois and AIA Chicago present a discussion on adding and improving accessibility in the rehabilitation of historic buildings.