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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:New Tools\, New Voices: Emerging Filmmakers and AI at FACETS
DESCRIPTION:The filmmaking toolkit is expanding fast—and AI is changing what’s possible at each stage. Join Adobe and the award-winning Sarofsky team to learn how they’re exploring AI daily: where it accelerates craft\, introduces new creative choices\, and how filmmakers can engage responsibly as part of an ethical\, artist-first workflow. Discover practical approaches on how to use generative AI with Adobe Firefly and Premiere that can be adapted to your projects\, from ideation through completion. \nThis event is part of CineYouth 2026\, an annual film festival hosted by the Chicago International Film Festival that celebrates filmmakers 22 and younger from around the world. Held annually in Chicago at FACETS\, the festival features in-theater and online screenings\, hands-on workshops\, live Q&As\, and more. Best of all\, all CineYouth events are free and open to the public! \n  \nAccessibility: Open Captions \nWebsite: https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/event/cy26-newtools-newvoices/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/new-tools-new-voices-emerging-filmmakers-and-ai-at-facets/
LOCATION:FACETS\, 1517 W Fullerton Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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SUMMARY:The Beverly Theatre Guild Presents "Shrek: The Musical" at Baer Theater
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 25th at 2:00 PM \nSummary: “Once upon a time\, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” Thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a funny donkey. This adventure is a funky twist on classic fairy tales based on the iconic 2001 movie by DreamWorks. \nTickets: Available now for purchase at beverlytheareguild.org OR 773-BTG-TIXS (284.8497)\nAdults: $25\nMember/Senior/Military: $23\nStudents up to 13yrs old: $18\nGroup rates also available \nAdditional Details:\nProducers: Barb Lenihan\, John Gronkowski\, and Mac Gillespie\nDirector: Ashley Keys\nAsst. Director: Katie Duffy Regalado\nCo-Music Directors: Sharon Mason and Michael Barr-Schinzel \n  \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation \nWebsite: https://beverlytheatreguild.org/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/the-beverly-theatre-guild-presents-shrek-the-musical-at-baer-theater/
LOCATION:The Baer Theatre at Morgan Park Academy (2153 W. 111th Street\, Chicago 60643)\, 2153 W. 111TH STREET\, Chicago\, 60643\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Beverly Theatre Guild":MAILTO:tickets@beverlytheatreguild.org
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SUMMARY:Art/Access Lab: Know Your Rights at Experimental Station
DESCRIPTION:Presented in Partnership with Access Living & Cuerpos Justificados \nArt/Access Labs foster a vibrant disabled artist ecosystem through cross-discipline and cross-impairment professional development activities. \nGuest Presenter:\nChris Ramos\, Community Development Organizer\, Latinx and Immigration\, Access Living \nGuest Artists:\nWilliam Estrada\nGenevieve Ramos \nOnline Facilitator:\nTerri Lynne Hudson \nHow can we know—and claim—our rights related to disability\, immigration\, free speech? How can we use our creative practice to navigate\, share\, and defend these rights? \nThis community gathering invites artists with disabilities and allies to learn about our rights and use art to help defend these rights for ourselves and others. Blending practical information with artistic activities\, this interactive event aims to build solidarity and create resources to share with neighbors\, friends\, and colleagues. \nChris Ramos of Access Living will guide us through our rights\, offering special attention to the intersection of disability rights and immigration rights\, and how these rights apply to disabled immigrants who encounter immigration officials. Then we’ll invite attendees to create mini-zines for community distribution\, contribute to a collaborative artwork\, and to screenprint and embellish protest posters. \nVirtual participants can contribute to a digital zine via Canva or join a breakout room to discuss and share accessible mutual aid efforts and resources. \nThrough these activities\, we strengthen our ability to protect ourselves\, support our community\, and participate in collective resistance. \n—\n*Hybrid Event* Attend in person or via Zoom\nDoors at 1:30pm \n— \nThis event is intended to be relaxed\, welcoming and comfortable for everyone. We will have multiple forms of seating available\, as well as stim materials and ear defenders. You are welcome to come and go\, bring your own access tools\, and move about the space as needed during the event. \nASL interpretation and captions provided. All speakers will use microphones. Agendas will be provided to all registrants in both text and symbol-based formats. AI Captioning available via zoom. The main event space will not use fluorescent lighting. \nFace masks are requested except when this presents a language barrier or when one is performing. Please refrain from wearing any scented perfume\, cologne\, lotion\, etc. \nFor questions or requests regarding accessibility\, please contact Angee Lennard\, HCL’s Accessibility Coordinator\, at angee@highconceptlabs.org or 312-374-1117. \n— \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation\, Captioning\, Masks Requested \nWebsite: https://highconceptlabs.org/events/art-access-lab-april-2026
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/art-access-lab-know-your-rights-at-experimental-station/
LOCATION:Experimental Station\, 6100 S Blackstone Ave\, Chicago\, 60637\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event,Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="High Concept Labs":MAILTO:info@highconceptlabs.org
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SUMMARY:CineYouth 2026: Check Your Local Listings at FACETS
DESCRIPTION:The Windy City…what more needs to be said? These films sure know! From the underground music scene to local fashion\, obscure histories to the history being written right now\, and deeply personal statements\, these films are ingrained with their own unique DNA informed by the city we call home. \nThis screening is part of CineYouth 2026\, an annual film festival hosted by the Chicago International Film Festival that celebrates filmmakers 22 and younger from around the world. Held annually in Chicago at FACETS\, the festival features in-theater and online screenings\, hands-on workshops\, live Q&As\, and more. Best of all\, all CineYouth events are free and open to the public! \nFilms in this program contain discussions of historical racialized violence and protests\, references to drugs and alcohol\, and sex. \n  \nAccessibility: Open Captions \nWebsite: https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/film/cy26-locallistings/
URL:https://culturalaccesscollaborative.org/access-event/cineyouth-2026-check-your-local-listings-at-facets/
LOCATION:FACETS\, 1517 W Fullerton Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Chicago International Film Festival":MAILTO:access@chicagofilmfestival.com
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