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SUMMARY:Hack for Accessibility 2026 at McDonald’s Global HQ
DESCRIPTION:October 3 – October 4\nMcDonald’s Global HQ\, 1035 West Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States\n\nView DetailsRegister\n+ Add to Google Calendar+ iCal / Outlook\n\nHack 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 experience… \nListed by Cultural Access Collaborative. View details / register \n\nAbout this event\nHack for Accessibility 2026 at McDonald’s Global HQ is featured on the Project Awaken Get Active calendar as part of accessible arts and theatre experiences — including ASL-interpreted\, audio-described\, and open-captioned performances — curated by the Cultural Access Collaborative. Project Awaken brings together listings from trusted Chicago-area partners so people with spinal cord injuries\, mobility disabilities\, and visual impairments can find welcoming ways to get active\, connect with others\, and try something new. \nEvents like this typically welcome participants of varying abilities along with their families\, friends\, sighted guides\, and volunteers\, and many are free to attend. If you are new to adaptive sports or recreation\, it helps to reach out to the host organization ahead of time with any access questions\, ask whether specialized equipment is provided\, and bring a companion if that makes you more comfortable. Taking that first step — showing up\, asking\, trying — is what getting active is all about. \nPlease confirm the date\, time\, location\, cost\, and any registration requirements on the official event or organizer page before attending\, as details can change. To find more opportunities\, explore our full events calendar\, browse Get Active grants and resources\, or join the Get Connected peer-support community. \n\nExplore adaptive sports programsAdaptive Cycling in ChicagoAdaptive Track Running & Wheelchair Racing in ChicagoAdaptive & Para Powerlifting in ChicagoAdaptive Track & Field in ChicagoYouth Adaptive Tennis in ChicagoAdaptive & Wheelchair Tennis in ChicagoAdaptive Swimming Lessons in ChicagoAdaptive Shooting Sports (Air Rifle) in ChicagoAdaptive Roller Workout — Virtual Wheelchair Racing TrainingAdaptive Conditioning & Fitness (Live or Virtual)Wheelchair Football in Chicago — Chicago Bears Adaptive Team
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/hack-for-accessibility-2026-at-mcdonalds-global-hq/
LOCATION:McDonald’s Global HQ\, 1035 West Randolph Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Access Collaborative
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