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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
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CREATED:20260619T220552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220552Z
UID:10000295-1789948800-1790035199@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Cycling (Adaptive)
DESCRIPTION:During the summer\, Dare2tri hosts weekly adaptive cycling practices on Chicago's lakefront. Individuals of all experience levels are welcome! Dare2tri coaches and volunteers are on hand to instruct\, assist with equipment fitting\, adjustments and transfers\, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries\, Dare2tri has a fleet of adaptive equipment on-site to try and use during practice. (Mondays & Wednesdays\, times vary. Free.) \nListed by Dare2tri. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/outdoor-cycling-adaptive-27/
LOCATION:Wilson Skate Park Parking Lot\, 600 W. Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Dare2tri
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260619T220605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220605Z
UID:10000312-1789948800-1790035199@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Track Running & Wheelchair Pushing
DESCRIPTION:Weekly adaptive track running and wheelchair pushing practice with Dare2tri on Chicago's lakefront. Coaches and volunteers support athletes of all levels; adaptive racing equipment available. (Mondays\, times vary. Free.) \nListed by Dare2tri. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/track-running-wheelchair-pushing-14/
LOCATION:Montrose Beach Track\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Dare2tri
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260619T220553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220553Z
UID:10000296-1790121600-1790207999@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Cycling (Adaptive)
DESCRIPTION:During the summer\, Dare2tri hosts weekly adaptive cycling practices on Chicago's lakefront. Individuals of all experience levels are welcome! Dare2tri coaches and volunteers are on hand to instruct\, assist with equipment fitting\, adjustments and transfers\, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries\, Dare2tri has a fleet of adaptive equipment on-site to try and use during practice. (Mondays & Wednesdays\, times vary. Free.) \nListed by Dare2tri. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/outdoor-cycling-adaptive-28/
LOCATION:Wilson Skate Park Parking Lot\, 600 W. Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Dare2tri
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T150000
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260619T220409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220409Z
UID:10000230-1790168400-1790175600@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Iliana Rivera Haven\n          Community Organizer – Housing\n              irhaven@accessliving.org\n              (312) 640-2158  \nDRACH meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven.  \nJoin Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 879 5555 0715Passcode: AL2026$  \n\,   \nOne tap mobile  \n+13126266799\,\,87955550715# US (Chicago)+13092053325\,\,87955550715# US  \nJoin instructions \nListed by Access Living. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/drach-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Access Living
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T213000
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260825T220159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T220159Z
UID:10000425-1790364600-1790371800@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:The Attic: ASL-Interpreted Performance at the Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:ASL-Interpreted Performance Friday\, September 25 at 7:30pm\nThe 7 Fingers is “pulse-raising magic” (The New York Times).\nFrom the primal vista of her childhood bedroom springs Shana Carroll’s wildly imaginative\, ground-breaking memoir that takes theater to new heights. Inspired by the Tony Award-nominated former trapezist’s mesmerizing life story\, a company of fearless performers transforms memory into daring aerial feats that are as moving as they are breathtaking. In the air\, on the floor and from the heart\, Montreal’s multidisciplinary creative collective\, The 7 Fingers\, brings its “thrillingly modern brand of circus” (Time Out New York) to The Goodman in this moving new work that embraces the fear and courage of being human.\nUse code SIGN for $40 ($31 ticket plus $9 handling fee)\n \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation\nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/the-attic/ \nListed by Cultural Access Collaborative. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/the-attic-asl-interpreted-performance-at-the-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Access Collaborative
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260925T215601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T215601Z
UID:10000452-1790411400-1790442000@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Diveheart at Hines VA Hospital
DESCRIPTION:Diveheart will celebrate 40 years of adaptive sports innovation at the Hines VA Local Games and Autumn Adaptive Sports Expo. \nListed by Diveheart. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/diveheart-at-hines-va-hospital/
LOCATION:Hines VA Hospital\, 5000 5th Avenue\, Hines\, Il\, 60141
CATEGORIES:Diveheart
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260925T215520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T215520Z
UID:10000437-1790424000-1790431200@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Powerlifting
DESCRIPTION:Paralympic powerlifting\, also known as para powerlifting and para-lifting\, is an adaptation of the sport of powerlifting for athletes with disabilities. The only discipline in Paralympic powerlifting is the bench press. For competition\, the bench press is the sport’s single discipline\, with 10 different categories based on body weight. Competitors must lower the bar to the chest\, hold it motionless on the chest and then press it upwards to arm’s length with locked elbows.\nTeen & Adult\, Ambulatory and Wheelchair\nOffered on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons at the GLASA office\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/powerlifting/
CATEGORIES:GLASA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260925T215522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T215522Z
UID:10000438-1790427600-1790431200@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Youth Tennis
DESCRIPTION:Instruction is provided for youth and beginner players who are ambulatory\, use a manual chair\, or power chair. Sports chairs may be available upon request. Tennis courts are located in Winnetka\, IL\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/youth-tennis/
LOCATION:A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center\, 530 Hibbard Rd\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
CATEGORIES:GLASA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260925T215523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T215523Z
UID:10000439-1790431200-1790438400@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Adult/Competitive Tennis
DESCRIPTION:Instruction is provided for intermediate and tournament players who are ambulatory\, use a manual or power chair. Sports chairs may be available upon request. Tennis courts are located in Winnetka\, IL\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/adult-competitive-tennis/
LOCATION:A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center\, 530 Hibbard Rd\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States
CATEGORIES:GLASA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260825T220200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T220200Z
UID:10000426-1790517600-1790524800@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:The Attic: Open-Captioned Performance at the Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Open-Captioned Performance Sunday\, September 27 at 2:00pm\nThe 7 Fingers is “pulse-raising magic” (The New York Times).\nFrom the primal vista of her childhood bedroom springs Shana Carroll’s wildly imaginative\, ground-breaking memoir that takes theater to new heights. Inspired by the Tony Award-nominated former trapezist’s mesmerizing life story\, a company of fearless performers transforms memory into daring aerial feats that are as moving as they are breathtaking. In the air\, on the floor and from the heart\, Montreal’s multidisciplinary creative collective\, The 7 Fingers\, brings its “thrillingly modern brand of circus” (Time Out New York) to The Goodman in this moving new work that embraces the fear and courage of being human.\nUse code OPEN for $40 ($31 ticket plus $9 handling fee)\n \nAccessibility: Open Captioning\nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/the-attic/ \nListed by Cultural Access Collaborative. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/the-attic-open-captioned-performance-at-the-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Access Collaborative
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T180000
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260925T215527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T215527Z
UID:10000440-1790524800-1790532000@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Wheelchair Basketball
DESCRIPTION:Wheelchair basketball is played by individuals with varying physical disabilities.\nGLASA has two teams\, a Junior Prep Division team and a Junior Varsity Division team. The teams may travel to tournaments during the season\, with the opportunity to qualify for the State Tournament and the National Junior Wheelchair Basketball Tournament.\nYouth & Teen (Ages 6 – High School)\nWheelchair & Ambulatory \nListed by GLASA. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/wheelchair-basketball/
LOCATION:Donato Foundation Gym\, 2077 Lakeside Dr.\, Bannockburn\, IL\, 60015\, United States
CATEGORIES:GLASA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260927T190000
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260925T215528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T215528Z
UID:10000441-1790524800-1790535600@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Swim
DESCRIPTION:The Instructional Swim program is for individuals who have a physical or visual disability that are new to swimming. Athletes will be assigned one-on-one to a volunteer swim instructor. Floatation devices will not be used in the teaching progression.\nThe Independent Swim program is designed for swimmers who are able to swim at least 50 meters consecutively\, can be completely independent while in the water (no volunteer or coach assistance needed). Workouts are provided to increase endurance\, strength and speed. Instruction is given to fine tune technique. Recreational swimmers who are looking to improve their technique or stroke are welcome.\nInstructional sessions are held in Lake Forest on Sundays 4:00-5:00pm (youth instruction)\, 5:00-6:00 pm (youth/teen instruction and coaching)\, 6:00-7:00pm (youth/adult independent swim).\nInstructional sessions are also offered in Carol Stream on Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30 pm.\n*Limited space available. Please contact Cindy Housner (chousner@glasa.org) to confirm your spot.\nCheck the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule.\n \n  \nListed by GLASA. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/swim/
LOCATION:Lake Forest Academy\, 1500 W Kennedy Rd\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:GLASA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260619T220554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220554Z
UID:10000297-1790553600-1790639999@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Cycling (Adaptive)
DESCRIPTION:During the summer\, Dare2tri hosts weekly adaptive cycling practices on Chicago's lakefront. Individuals of all experience levels are welcome! Dare2tri coaches and volunteers are on hand to instruct\, assist with equipment fitting\, adjustments and transfers\, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries\, Dare2tri has a fleet of adaptive equipment on-site to try and use during practice. (Mondays & Wednesdays\, times vary. Free.) \nListed by Dare2tri. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/outdoor-cycling-adaptive-29/
LOCATION:Wilson Skate Park Parking Lot\, 600 W. Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Dare2tri
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260619T220606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220606Z
UID:10000313-1790553600-1790639999@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Track Running & Wheelchair Pushing
DESCRIPTION:Weekly adaptive track running and wheelchair pushing practice with Dare2tri on Chicago's lakefront. Coaches and volunteers support athletes of all levels; adaptive racing equipment available. (Mondays\, times vary. Free.) \nListed by Dare2tri. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/track-running-wheelchair-pushing-15/
LOCATION:Montrose Beach Track\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Dare2tri
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T180000
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260925T215532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T215532Z
UID:10000442-1790614800-1790618400@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Conditioning (Live or Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Conditioning incorporates elements from several sports and types of exercise. Workouts are modified to allow each athlete to achieve their goals while working to increase their physical health and cardiovascular fitness. This class can be taken either live or virtually. If attending live\, the location is at the GLASA office.\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/conditioning-live-or-virtual-3/
LOCATION:GLASA Office\, 27864 Irma Lee Circle\, Lake Forest\, Illinois\, 60045
CATEGORIES:GLASA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sport-_0045_Conditioning-2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T190000
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260925T215534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T215534Z
UID:10000443-1790618400-1790622000@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Roller Workout (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The roller workouts provide a variety of pushes to enhance speed\, cardio\, and endurance for the beginner to the competitive racer. Contact chousner@glasa.org if you need a roller.\nTeen & Adult; Wheelchair only\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. The link to join the Zoom session is listed under “Resources” in the Roller Workouts Team page in SportsPlus. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/roller-workout-virtual/
CATEGORIES:GLASA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Racers19-copy.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T193000
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260925T215535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T215535Z
UID:10000444-1790703000-1790710200@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Archery
DESCRIPTION:Archery is open to everyone (ages 8+). Athletes may participate in Archery in a standing\, bracing or sitting position.  \nGLASA has partnered with Big Foot Archery in Lake Geneva\, WI to provide instruction\, assistance with adapting the archery motion\, compound bows\, arrows and additional adaptive archery equipment.\nYouth\, Teens and Adults: 5:30-7:30pm\nWheelchair & Ambulatory\nUpon registration\, please select to join the Youth/Teen team or Adult team\nCheck the SportsPlus app for the most up-to-date schedule \nListed by GLASA. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/archery-2/
LOCATION:Big Foot Archery\, N960 Hillside Rd\, Lake Geneva\, WI\, 53147\, United States
CATEGORIES:GLASA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sport-Archery-02.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260619T220554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220554Z
UID:10000298-1790726400-1790812799@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Cycling (Adaptive)
DESCRIPTION:During the summer\, Dare2tri hosts weekly adaptive cycling practices on Chicago's lakefront. Individuals of all experience levels are welcome! Dare2tri coaches and volunteers are on hand to instruct\, assist with equipment fitting\, adjustments and transfers\, and lead practices. Sighted guides and tandem pilots help as needed. Don't have a bike? No worries\, Dare2tri has a fleet of adaptive equipment on-site to try and use during practice. (Mondays & Wednesdays\, times vary. Free.) \nListed by Dare2tri. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/outdoor-cycling-adaptive-30/
LOCATION:Wilson Skate Park Parking Lot\, 600 W. Wilson Ave.\, Chicago\, IL
CATEGORIES:Dare2tri
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/outdoor-cycling-on-tandem-min.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T180000
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260925T215536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T215536Z
UID:10000445-1790787600-1790791200@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Conditioning (Live or Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Conditioning incorporates elements from several sports and types of exercise. Workouts are modified to allow each athlete to achieve their goals while working to increase their physical health and cardiovascular fitness. This class can be taken either live or virtually. If attending live\, the location is at the GLASA office.\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/conditioning-live-or-virtual-4/
LOCATION:GLASA Office\, 27864 Irma Lee Circle\, Lake Forest\, Illinois\, 60045
CATEGORIES:GLASA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sport-_0045_Conditioning-2.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T190000
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260925T215537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T215537Z
UID:10000446-1790791200-1790794800@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Powerlifting
DESCRIPTION:Paralympic powerlifting\, also known as para powerlifting and para-lifting\, is an adaptation of the sport of powerlifting for athletes with disabilities. The only discipline in Paralympic powerlifting is the bench press. For competition\, the bench press is the sport’s single discipline\, with 10 different categories based on body weight. Competitors must lower the bar to the chest\, hold it motionless on the chest and then press it upwards to arm’s length with locked elbows.\nTeen & Adult\, Ambulatory and Wheelchair\nOffered on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons at the GLASA office\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/powerlifting-2/
LOCATION:GLASA Office\, 27864 Irma Lee Circle\, Lake Forest\, Illinois\, 60045
CATEGORIES:GLASA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sport-_0026_Powerlifting-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260925T215537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T215537Z
UID:10000447-1790791200-1790798400@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Pickleball (Ages 16+)
DESCRIPTION:Para Pickleball is an inclusive and adaptive version of the popular sport of pickleball\, designed to accommodate players with varying abilities and mobility challenges. Pickleball will take place in Lake Forest\, IL. Ages 16+. Wheelchair and Ambulatory.\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/pickleball-ages-16/
LOCATION:Brick House Pickleball\, 28457 Ballard Drive\, Unit H\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States
CATEGORIES:GLASA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Emma-Jundt-playing-Pickleball-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T143000
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260619T220409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220409Z
UID:10000231-1790859600-1790865000@projectawaken.org
SUMMARY:Power to the People
DESCRIPTION:The monthly meeting of ALL of Access Living’s community organizing groups. Come together with your allies in housing\, home and community based services\, immigration\, and racial justice! Contact Amber Smock to request accommodations.   \n      \n    Amber Smock\n          Vice President of Advocacy\n              asmock@accessliving.org\n              ASL Users: (312) 957-4843                                          Hearing Callers: (312) 640-2191 \nListed by Access Living. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/power-to-the-people-7/
CATEGORIES:Access Living
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Power-to-the-people-events-calender-2022.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTSTAMP:20261031T160258
CREATED:20260925T215555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T215555Z
UID:10000448-1790985600-1791158399@projectawaken.org
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 experience… \nListed by Cultural Access Collaborative. View details / register
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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SUMMARY:Play For All at Chicago Children’s Museum
DESCRIPTION:Play For All invites children and families with disabilities and Museum members to come and experience CCM’s inclusive\, multisensory exhibits and programs. The museum opens at 10 am for Play for All guests to enjoy an exclusive hour of play\, before opening to the general public at 11 am. The first 250 children and families with disabilities who register will receive FREE admission! Pre-registration is required for free admission. Guests can come and go all day.\nAccessibility: Quiet spaces\, Free Event\, Wheelchair Accessible\, All Gender Restrooms\nWebsite for Event: https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/play-for-all\nWebsite for Museums General Accessibility: https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/accessibility-and-inclusion  \nListed by Cultural Access Collaborative. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/play-for-all-at-chicago-childrens-museum/
LOCATION:Chicago Children’s Museum\, 700 E. Grand Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611-3580\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Access Collaborative
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SUMMARY:KOWALSKI – Audio Described Performance at Lookingglass Theatre
DESCRIPTION:From the Off-Broadway Production Lookingglass Theatre presents KOWALSKI\nLimited Engagement\nStarring Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Johnny Galecki\nGregg Ostrin’s Acclaimed New Play imagines the pivotal first meeting between Tennessee Williams and Marlon Brando at Lookingglass Theatre Company\nSet over one pivotal evening in Provincetown in 1947\, Kowalski imagines the first meeting between Tennessee Williams and a young Marlon Brando as Williams searches for the actor who would redefine the role of Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire. Blending historical events with theatrical imagination\, the play explores ambition\, artistry and the creative collaboration behind one of the most influential works in American theater. Johnny Galecki\, an acclaimed actor spanning television\, film and Broadway\, began performing on local stages as a child\, and returns home to Chicago for this special presentation by Lookingglass Theatre.\nTouch Tour at 1PM\nCurtain at 2PM\nUse the code AUDIO for $35 tickets to our Audio Described performance. Limit 2 tickets.\n \nAccessibility: Audio Description\, Touch Tour\nWebsite: https://lookingglasstheatre.org/plays/kowalski/ \nListed by Cultural Access Collaborative. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/kowalski-audio-described-performance-at-lookingglass-theatre/
LOCATION:Lookingglass Theatre\, 163 E Pearson St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Access Collaborative
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SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Iliana Rivera Haven\n          Community Organizer – Housing\n              irhaven@accessliving.org\n              (312) 640-2158  \nDRACH meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven.  \nJoin Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 879 5555 0715Passcode: AL2026$  \n\,   \nOne tap mobile  \n+13126266799\,\,87955550715# US (Chicago)+13092053325\,\,87955550715# US  \nJoin instructions \nListed by Access Living. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/drach-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
CATEGORIES:Access Living
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SUMMARY:Power to the People
DESCRIPTION:The monthly meeting of ALL of Access Living’s community organizing groups. Come together with your allies in housing\, home and community based services\, immigration\, and racial justice! Contact Amber Smock to request accommodations.   \n      \n    Amber Smock\n          Vice President of Advocacy\n              asmock@accessliving.org\n              ASL Users: (312) 957-4843                                          Hearing Callers: (312) 640-2191 \nListed by Access Living. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/power-to-the-people-8/
CATEGORIES:Access Living
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SUMMARY:Topdog Underdog : ASL Interpreted performance at Steppenwolf Theatre
DESCRIPTION:TOPDOG UNDERDOG by Suzan-Lori Parks\nDirected by Kenny Leon\nBrothers Lincoln and Booth\, named in jest\, are two Black men living in America just trying to get by. Lincoln dresses like his namesake\, reenacting his assassination for money and laughs. Booth stays stuck in their apartment\, working tirelessly on his three-card hustle. Sibling rivalry and a lifetime of resentment come to a head in this fast-paced and ferocious thrill ride from Suzan-Lori Parks. The deck is stacked with a Tony Award-winning director\, a Pulitzer Prize-winning script and a tour-de-force showdown for ensemble members Glenn Davis and Namir Smallwood.\n$25 tickets available for those using the service!\nVisit https://www.steppenwolf.org/whats-on/accessible-performances for more!\n \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation\nWebsite: https://www.steppenwolf.org/events/topdog-underdog-asl \nListed by Cultural Access Collaborative. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/topdog-underdog-asl-interpreted-performance-at-steppenwolf-theatre/
LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Access Collaborative
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SUMMARY:Dead Girl's Quinceañera: ASL-Interpreted Performance at the Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:American Sign Language-Interpreted Performance\nFriday\, October 16 at 7:30pm\nUse code SIGN for $40 ($31 ticket plus $9 handling fee)\nDetective skills: unverified. Determination: unmatched.\nFACT: Maria was last seen at her Quinceañera. FACT: The party ended early due to an unknown emergency. FACT: Maria has not responded to any messages in 19 hours. Now\, her three best friends\, armed with confidence\, questionable clues and zero adult supervision\, are on the case\, racing against the clock to find out what happened. The pressures of Latine girlhood punctuate this joy ride through the power and pleasure of adolescent friendships\, a comic thriller of secrets\, sisterhood and solving crime.\nCollective World Premiere with Barrington Stage Company and Hartford Stage.\n \nAccessibility: ASL Interpretation\nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/dead-girls-quinceanera/ \nListed by Cultural Access Collaborative. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/dead-girls-quinceanera-asl-interpreted-performance-at-the-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Access Collaborative
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SUMMARY:Dead Girl's Quinceañera: Open-Captioned Performance at the Goodman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Dead Girl’s Quinceañera: Open-Captioned Performance\nSunday\, October 18 at 2:00pm\nDetective skills: unverified. Determination: unmatched.\nFACT: Maria was last seen at her Quinceañera. FACT: The party ended early due to an unknown emergency. FACT: Maria has not responded to any messages in 19 hours. Now\, her three best friends\, armed with confidence\, questionable clues and zero adult supervision\, are on the case\, racing against the clock to find out what happened. The pressures of Latine girlhood punctuate this joy ride through the power and pleasure of adolescent friendships\, a comic thriller of secrets\, sisterhood and solving crime.\nCollective World Premiere with Barrington Stage Company and Hartford Stage.\nUse code OPEN for $40 ($31 ticket plus $9 handling fee)\n \nAccessibility: Open Captions\nWebsite: https://www.goodmantheatre.org/show/dead-girls-quinceanera/ \nListed by Cultural Access Collaborative. View details / register
URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/dead-girls-quinceanera-open-captioned-performance-at-the-goodman-theatre/
LOCATION:Goodman Theatre\, 170 N Dearborn St\, Chicago\, 60601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Access Collaborative
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