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SUMMARY:Disability Justice Grounded Birthwork: Virtual Series
DESCRIPTION:Disability Justice Grounded Birthwork – Starting Friday March 20th\, 2026\, 12 – 2:30pm CST via Zoom \nis a:\n12 week series (10 weeks of content; 2 weeks of community building) on the intersections of Disability Justice and Reproductive Justice. We will immerse ourselves in the origins of eugenics and how it has shaped the medical industrial complex and policing we see today. Then we will ground in how the MIC and policing have shaped and sustain the current ableist and hostile state of reproductive care and anti-bodily autonomy. We will take considerable time centering the most and multi marginalized folks navigating these systems and communities. We will round this experience out with how to do this work mindfully\, equitably and sustainably\, while centering care. \nThis is for: All birthworkers\, doulas\, birthkeepers and folks who do reproductive care and support. Abortion\, Birth\, Fertility\, Grief & Loss\, Postpartum and more. While this series is centered on the full spectrum of birth and reproductive care workers\, it is also open to parents and caregivers and I encourage you to sign up! \nWe have 4 AMAZING queer and trans Black covid cautious Birth and Reproductive care workers as community facilitators \nWe got ASL\, CART (live transcription) and Captions \nWe have 30\, Thirty!?\, yes THIRTY full scholarships for:\n– Black and Indigenous Disabled Birthworkers and/or Parents\n– Disabled\, DEAF/Hard of Hearing\, and/or Blind/Low Vision folks/careworkers\n– Just email me: rise@riotousroots.com \nWhat’s the line up you ask? \nWeek 1: Grounding: Disability Justice\, Reproductive Justice\, Disability\, Ableism and Access!\nWeek 2: Interrupting Ableism and AntiBlackness: Internally and Intuitionally\nWeek 3: Impacts of Environmental and Global Injustice on Reproductive Health\nWeek 4: Protecting Disabled\, Chronically Ill and Neurodivergent Pregnant People: Lateral Advocacy\, Harm Reduction and Carceral Systems\nWeek 5: Centering Survivorhood\nWeek 6: Break/Integration Week\nWeek 7: Reclaiming Grief\nWeek 8: Respecting Black\, Indigenous and Ancestral Cultural Practices\nWeek 9: Postpartum is Forever and PMADS Suck!\nWeek 10 : Centering Parents and Caregivers A-Z: Community is Liberation\nWeek 11: Sustaining in Community: Self Solidarity\, Accountability\, Humility and Interpersonal Connection\nWeek 12: Closing/Community \nI’m so excited to be in this 3rd year! This is still the only Birthwork course that is completely centered in Disability Justice. Not a module or brief mention. I truly believe Disability Justice is the grounded for all other justice movements! \nWill you consider joining? Sharing especially with those you think would be interested? Hyping me up? \nAgain\, the link is here below: \nhttps://riotous-roots-site-e183.thinkific.com/courses/copy-of-disability-justice-grounded-birthwork-spring-2026 \nHope to hear from you <3\n~ Rise \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation\, CART (live transcription)\, and Captioning \nWebsite: https://riotous-roots-site-e183.thinkific.com/courses/copy-of-disability-justice-grounded-birthwork-spring-2026
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/disability-justice-grounded-birthwork-virtual-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Riotous Roots":MAILTO:rise@riotousroots.com
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SUMMARY:CineYouth Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nNow in its 21st edition\, CineYouth is Cinema/Chicago’s annual film festival celebrating filmmakers 22 and younger from around the world. Since 2005\, CineYouth has provided a platform for emerging talent to share their work\, connect with fellow filmmakers\, and learn from industry professionals. \nHeld annually in Chicago at FACETS\, the festival features in-theater and online screenings\, hands-on workshops\, live Q&As\, and more. \nBest of all\, all CineYouth events are FREE and open to the public! \n  \nhttps://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/cineyouth/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/cineyouth-festival/
LOCATION:FACETS\, 1517 W Fullerton Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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SUMMARY:ABLEfest: The Time Capsule at The Edge Theater
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, ABLE will mark our 10th anniversary as a 501c3 and we are celebrating in a big way with a weekend-long festival April 30-May 3rd at The Edge Theater. 78 performers – including 40 actors with intellectual and developmental disabilities – will appear across 5 performances. \nIt’s the year 2126. While searching the deserted remains of planet earth\, a team of humanitarians discover something buried in the dirt. What they find is not as simple as it first appears…In this world-premiere original play\, a neurodiverse cast of 11 performers with disabilities will use movement\, object work\, music\, and personal reflections to share this original story about the memories we hold onto and the connections we keep. \nThis performance of The Time Capsule features Audio Description by Jason Harrington. \n  \nAccessibility: Audio Description\, Open Captioning\, Sensory Friendly\, Masks Required\, Wheelchair Accessible \nWebsite: https://ableensemble.com/event/time-capsule-0503/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/ablefest-the-time-capsule-at-the-edge-theater/
LOCATION:The Edge Theater\, 5451 N. Broadway\, Chicago\, 60640\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:Calm Waters at the Shedd Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:Calm Waters is an exclusive event for guests with disabilities and Veterans to explore Shedd Aquarium’s exhibits and experiences in a comfortable and accepting environment. Family members and companions are welcome. \nModifications for this event will include limited capacity and streamlined entry with advance registration. \nModifications for Calm Waters Include:\nLimited capacity and streamlined entry with advance registration\nA low-sensory animal spotlight with American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation\nAn animal encounter opportunity \n  \nAccessibility: Sensory Friendly\, Low Lighting\, ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: https://www.sheddaquarium.org/plan-a-visit/accessibility/calm-waters
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/calm-waters-at-the-shedd-aquarium-4/
LOCATION:Shedd Aquarium\, 1200 S DuSable Lak Shore Dr\,\, Chicago\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
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SUMMARY:Everyone at Play at Kohl Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:Kohl Children’s Museum welcomes children with disabilities and their families for an afternoon of learning and play focused on them. Our Museum campus is designed for universal accessibility with a purpose to encourage linguistic\, cognitive\, motor and social skills for all children ages birth to 8. \n\n16 hands-on Museum exhibits.\nOne-on-one interactive activites with trained\, registered therapy animals and other partners.\nQuiet room for stimulation breaks.\nMuseum staff providing play support and guidance.\nA free family pass for 4 to return to the Museum.\n\n  \nAccessibility: Quiet Spaces\, Wheelchair Accessible \nWebsite: https://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org/outreach-programs/eap/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/everyone-at-play-at-kohl-childrens-museum-3/
LOCATION:Kohl Children’s Museum\, 2100 Patriot\, Glenview\, IL\, 60026\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kohl Children's Museum":MAILTO:cpaulsrud@kcmgc.org
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SUMMARY:UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY - Open Captioned Performance at Lookingglass Theatre
DESCRIPTION:UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY\nWorld Premiere\nWritten by Kevin Douglas\nDirected by Devon DeMayo \nHilarity (and tragedy) ensue in the World Premiere of UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY when Val\, a vampire\, is in a new relationship with a mortal\, Dom\, each having different ideas about where their relationship should go. Rose\, Val’s progeny\, wants Val to consider leaving the country\, and on top of that\, Val’s estranged brother has returned\, coincidentally\, as a serial killer terrorizes the streets of Chicago. UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY explores love\, codependency\, unwavering convictions and vampires. \nJune 4 – July 12\, 2026 \nOpen Captions on July 1\, 2026 \nUnlock $35 tickets using the code CAPTION online\, over the phone\, or in-person. Visit Lookingglasstheatre.org/accessibility or contact us for more! \nAccessibility: Open Captions \nhttps://lookingglasstheatre.org/event/untitled-vampire-play/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/untitled-vampire-play-open-captioned-performance-at-lookingglass-theatre/
LOCATION:Lookingglass Theatre\, 163 E Pearson St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lookingglass Theatre Company":MAILTO:box@lookingglasstheatre.org
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SUMMARY:UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY - Touch Tour & Audio Described Performance at Lookingglass Theatre
DESCRIPTION:UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY\nWorld Premiere\nWritten by Kevin Douglas\nDirected by Devon DeMayo \nHilarity (and tragedy) ensue in the World Premiere of UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY when Val\, a vampire\, is in a new relationship with a mortal\, Dom\, each having different ideas about where their relationship should go. Rose\, Val’s progeny\, wants Val to consider leaving the country\, and on top of that\, Val’s estranged brother has returned\, coincidentally\, as a serial killer terrorizes the streets of Chicago. UNTITLED VAMPIRE PLAY explores love\, codependency\, unwavering convictions and vampires. \nJune 4 – July 12\, 2026\, accessible performance July 9\, 2026. \nUnlock $35 tickets using the code AUDIO online\, over the phone\, or in-person. \nThe Touch Tour will begin at 1PM and curtain is at 2PM. Visit Lookingglasstheatre.org/accessibility or contact us for more! \n  \nAccessibility: Touch tour\, Audio Description\, Assistive Listening Devices\, Wheelchair accessible\, and All Gender restrooms. \nhttps://lookingglasstheatre.org/event/untitled-vampire-play/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/untitled-vampire-play-touch-tour-audio-described-performance-at-lookingglass-theatre/
LOCATION:Lookingglass Theatre\, 163 E Pearson St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lookingglass Theatre Company":MAILTO:box@lookingglasstheatre.org
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