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SUMMARY:Hack for Accessibility 2026 at McDonald’s Global HQ
DESCRIPTION:Hack for Accessibility is back—and this year\, we’re bringing together an incredible community at the Global McDonald’s Headquarters in Chicago! \nJoin Code Your Dreams\, Deaf Kids Code\, AIxDisability\, and McDonald’s for a one-of-a-kind event centered on accessibility\, disability inclusion\, creativity\, and technology. \nParticipants will collaborate in teams to develop ideas and solutions addressing real-world accessibility challenges. Throughout the event\, teams will learn directly from disability advocates\, community organizations\, accessibility experts\, and technology professionals. \nNo matter your level of technical experience\, you belong here. You do not need to know how to code to participate. We need people with many different skills\, perspectives\, and lived experiences—including designers\, storytellers\, problem-solvers\, researchers\, advocates\, educators\, technologists\, and community leaders. \nEvent Details\n📅 Saturday\, October 3\, 2026\n⏰ 8AM-6PM\n📍 Global McDonald’s Headquarters \nHack for Accessibility includes dedicated participation tracks for: \n🎓 High school students\n🌱 Adult learners\n💼 College students\, professionals\, and community members \nWhether this is your first hackathon or your tenth\, you are welcome. Teams will receive support throughout the experience\, and no previous coding or hackathon experience is required. \nWhat to Expect\n✨ Collaborative\, accessibility-focused challenges\n✨ Opportunities to learn directly from disability leaders and organizations\n✨ Mentorship from professionals across technology\, design\, accessibility\, and other fields\n✨ A creative and welcoming environment where every skill set can contribute\n✨ Awards and prizes—including Grimace Crocs\, gift cards\, and more\n✨ Opportunities to connect with people committed to building a more accessible future \nKeynote Speaker: Clara Woods\nWe are honored to welcome globally recognized artist and disability advocate Clara Woods as our keynote speaker. \nAfter experiencing a perinatal stroke\, Clara was initially given a devastating prognosis. Although she cannot speak\, read\, or write\, she understands three languages and communicates through vibrant\, expressive artwork. Clara has shared her work and story around the world\, inspiring others to recognize the creativity\, intelligence\, and potential of people with disabilities. \nWhy Hack for Accessibility Matters\nAccessibility cannot be an afterthought—and disability communities must be included in shaping the technologies\, products\, and experiences that affect their lives. \nHack for Accessibility creates opportunities to expose and prepare new talent\, showcase the brilliance and innovation of disability communities\, and help participants understand how accessibility can lead to better solutions for everyone. \nOver the past three years\, Hack for Accessibility has welcomed more than 1\,000 participants. People travel from across the United States to participate because there is nothing else quite like it. \n  \nWebsite: https://hack-for-accessibility.lovable.app/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/hack-for-accessibility-2026-at-mcdonalds-global-hq/
LOCATION:McDonald’s Global HQ\, 1035 West Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Code Your Dreams":MAILTO:brianne@codeyourdreams.org
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