BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Project Awaken - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://projectawaken.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Project Awaken REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T143000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261004T170000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20260925T215556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T215556Z UID:10000449-1791108000-1791133200@projectawaken.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T150000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20260825T220200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T220200Z UID:10000427-1791637200-1791644400@projectawaken.org 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 $35 tickets to our Audio Described performance. Limit 2 tickets.\n \nAccessibility: Audio Description\, Touch Tour\nWebsite: https://lookingglasstheatre.org/plays/kowalski/ \nListed by Cultural Access Collaborative. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/kowalski-audio-described-performance-at-lookingglass-theatre/ LOCATION:Lookingglass Theatre\, 163 E Pearson St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Access Collaborative END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T150000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20260619T220410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220410Z UID:10000232-1791982800-1791990000@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting DESCRIPTION:Iliana Rivera Haven\n Community Organizer – Housing\n irhaven@accessliving.org\n (312) 640-2158 \nDRACH meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. \nJoin Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 879 5555 0715Passcode: AL2026$ \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-8/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Access Living ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T143000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20260619T220410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220410Z UID:10000233-1792069200-1792074600@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-8/ CATEGORIES:Access Living ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Power-to-the-people-events-calender-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T213000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20260825T220201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T220201Z UID:10000428-1792179000-1792186200@projectawaken.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T220000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20260825T220202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T220202Z UID:10000429-1792179000-1792188000@projectawaken.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261018T163000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20260825T220202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T220202Z UID:10000430-1792332000-1792341000@projectawaken.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T130000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221759Z UID:10000473-1792918800-1792933200@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Oaklawn DSE DESCRIPTION:Ready to experience freedom? Come out and join Diveheart at Oak Lawn for an amazing scuba experience! Maybe it’s your first time or maybe you’ve been diving with us for years. You are welcome and we will be happy to see you! Be sure to get all your paperwork in before the session. People who have incomplete paperwork will not be able to enter the water. They are linked below. If you have any trouble or questions contact the Diveheart office at info@diveheart.org \nDue to the popularity of our pool events\, registration for each event opens 30 days in advance and closes 4 days before the event date.\nDates:\nSeptember 13\, 2026\nOctober 4\, 2026\nOctober 25\, 2026\nJanuary 10\, 2027\nFebruary 7\, 2027\nMarch 7\, 2027\nApril 18\, 2027\nMay 23\, 2027\n  \n Adaptive Divers: Adaptive Divers \nVolunteers: Volunteers \nListed by Diveheart. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/oaklawn-dse/ LOCATION:Oak Lawn Community High School\, 9400 SW Hwy\, Oak Lawn\, IL\, 60453\, United States CATEGORIES:Diveheart END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T150000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221711Z UID:10000453-1792933200-1792940400@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Sled Hockey DESCRIPTION:Sled hockey follows most of the typical ice hockey rules with the exception of some of the equipment. Players sit in specially designed sleds that sit on top of two hockey skate blades. There are two sticks for each player instead of one and the sticks have metal pics on the butt end for players to propel themselves. GLASA provides all hockey gear (pads\, jersey\, socks\, gloves\, helmet\, guards) and equipment (sled and sticks) needed to play. Assistants are available to support athletes who may not be able to self-propel on the ice.\nYouth\, Teen & Adult (Ages 7+)\nWheelchair & Ambulatory\nPractice are held in Lake Bluff\, IL on Sundays. Youth practices from 1-1:45pm; Adults practice from 1-3pm. Please check your SportsPlus app for the most up-to-date practice sessions. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/sled-hockey/ LOCATION:Hot Shot Ice Arena\, 29860 N Skokie Hwy\, Lake Bluff\, IL\, 60044\, United States CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Sport-_0018_Sled-Hockey-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T170000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20260825T220203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T220203Z UID:10000431-1792935000-1792947600@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Topdog Underdog : Audio Described performance and Touch Tour 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!\nTouch Tour begins at 1:30pm with the performance beginning at 3pm.\nVisit https://www.steppenwolf.org/whats-on/accessible-performances for more!\n \nAccessibility: Audio Description\, Touch Tour\nWebsite: https://www.steppenwolf.org/events/topdog-underdog-ad \nListed by Cultural Access Collaborative. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/topdog-underdog-audio-described-performance-and-touch-tour-at-steppenwolf-theatre/ LOCATION:Steppenwolf Theatre Company\, 1650 N. Halsted Street\, Chicago\, 60614\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Access Collaborative END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T180000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221712Z UID:10000454-1792944000-1792951200@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-2/ LOCATION:Donato Foundation Gym\, 2077 Lakeside Dr.\, Bannockburn\, IL\, 60015\, United States CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Basketball13.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T190000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221713Z UID:10000455-1792944000-1792954800@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-2/ LOCATION:Lake Forest Academy\, 1500 W Kennedy Rd\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60045\, United States CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Swim09@2x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T200000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221753Z UID:10000470-1792947600-1792958400@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Behemoth! at Music Box Theatre with the Chicago International Film Festival DESCRIPTION:A gifted cellist\, Alex Serian (a phenomenal Pedro Pascal)\, returns home to Los Angeles after 20 years on the road. Music\, which has been the constant\, all-consuming river of his life\, begins to carry Alex on an adventure that will change him forever. As he works on a series of film projects\, the cues trigger flashbacks that tell us why he’s stayed away so long and why he’s really come back.\nUtilizing an unprecedented nine composers\, Behemoth! is a love letter to movie scoring and the dizzying power music holds on our memories and imaginations. From the Oscar-nominated director of Michael Clayton\, the film also stars Olivia Wilde\, Eva Victor\, and Will Arnett. \nLanguage: English\nRun Time: 124 minutes\nAccessibility: Closed Captions\nWebsite: https://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/film/behemoth/ \nListed by Cultural Access Collaborative. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/behemoth-at-music-box-theatre-with-the-chicago-international-film-festival/ LOCATION:Music Box Theatre\, 3733 N Southport Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Access Collaborative END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T180000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221716Z UID:10000456-1793034000-1793037600@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-5/ LOCATION:GLASA Office\, 27864 Irma Lee Circle\, Lake Forest\, Illinois\, 60045 CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Sport-_0045_Conditioning-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T193000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221717Z UID:10000457-1793122200-1793129400@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-3/ 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/2026/10/Sport-Archery-02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T150000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20260619T220411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T220411Z UID:10000234-1793192400-1793199600@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-9/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Access Living ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T180000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221718Z UID:10000458-1793206800-1793210400@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-6/ LOCATION:GLASA Office\, 27864 Irma Lee Circle\, Lake Forest\, Illinois\, 60045 CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Sport-_0045_Conditioning-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T190000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221718Z UID:10000459-1793210400-1793214000@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-3/ LOCATION:GLASA Office\, 27864 Irma Lee Circle\, Lake Forest\, Illinois\, 60045 CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Sport-_0026_Powerlifting-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T200000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221719Z UID:10000460-1793210400-1793217600@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-16-2/ 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/2026/10/Emma-Jundt-playing-Pickleball-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T210000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221739Z UID:10000461-1793215800-1793221200@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Power Soccer DESCRIPTION:Power Soccer is a sport specifically designed for individuals who use power wheelchairs. Power soccer showcases the speed\, skill and intensity of traditional soccer. The sport is played indoors on a gym floor and power wheelchairs are equipped with specially designed ‘guards’ to advance the ball down the court. GLASA has 1 competitive team for those who have experience playing the sport and would like to travel to tournaments throughout the season. GLASA has a limited availability of guards and specialized power chairs for players to use.\nWednesdays 7:30 – 9:00 pm CT\nYouth\, Teen & Adult (Ages 8+) Power Wheelchair Users\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/power-soccer/ LOCATION:Glenview Park Center\, 2400 Chestnut Ave\, Glenview\, IL\, 60026\, United States CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Sport-_0027_Power-Soccer-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T130000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221740Z UID:10000462-1793271600-1793278800@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Shooting DESCRIPTION:You will gain practical skills in the art of shooting and marksmanship at GLASA’s Shooting (Air Rifle) program. GLASA provides all the rifles\, targets\, tables\, chairs\, and pellets. Stands are provided for those who are unable to hold up the rifle. Teen & Adult (Ages 14+) Wheelchair & 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/shooting/ LOCATION:GLASA Office\, 27864 Irma Lee Circle\, Lake Forest\, Illinois\, 60045 CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Sport-_0000_Shooting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T190000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221741Z UID:10000463-1793296800-1793300400@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-2/ CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Racers19-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T200000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221743Z UID:10000464-1793296800-1793304000@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-3/ LOCATION:Mundelein Community Center\, 1401 N. Midlothian Rd.\, Mundelein\, IL\, 60060\, United States CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Basketball13.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T203000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221744Z UID:10000465-1793302200-1793305800@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. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/swim-3/ LOCATION:Fountain View Rec Center\, 910 N Gary Ave\, Carol Stream\, IL\, 60188\, United States CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Swim22-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T120000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221746Z UID:10000466-1793442600-1793448000@projectawaken.org SUMMARY:Boccia DESCRIPTION:Boccia is a game of strategy and accuracy played on a flat\, smooth surface\, where players must throw or roll colored balls as close as possible to a white target ball\, known as the “jack.” The player\, pair or team with the most balls near the jack is the winner.\nAges 8+\nPlease check the calendar in SportsPlus for the most up-to-date schedule. \nListed by GLASA. View details / register URL:https://projectawaken.org/event/boccia/ LOCATION:GLASA Office\, 27864 Irma Lee Circle\, Lake Forest\, Illinois\, 60045 CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Sport-_0047_Boccia11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T140000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221747Z UID:10000467-1793448000-1793455200@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-4/ CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Sport-_0026_Powerlifting-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T140000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221747Z UID:10000468-1793451600-1793455200@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-2/ LOCATION:A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center\, 530 Hibbard Rd\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Sport-_0014_Tennis-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T160000 DTSTAMP:20261031T123449 CREATED:20261025T221748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T221748Z UID:10000469-1793455200-1793462400@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-2/ LOCATION:A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center\, 530 Hibbard Rd\, Winnetka\, IL\, 60093\, United States CATEGORIES:GLASA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://projectawaken.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_8025-scaled-1.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR