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In honor of the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SPORK! is diving into our archives all week long to uplift the voices, stories, and work that have shaped disability culture and our community. From raw reflections to creative resistance, these stories remind us where we’ve been—and what we’re still fighting for. Watch today’s spotlight: Disability Pride Annual Open Mic Night – 2015 Performances — only at SPORK! Full version available to stream at www.SporkAbility.org Don’t miss the 2025 Open Mic Night, hosted by the Chicago Disability Pride Parade and the Chicago Temple. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gKwknuQy #ada #ADA35 #disabilitystories #NothingAboutUsWithoutUS #disabilitypride 

In honor of the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SPORK! is diving into our archives all week long to uplift the voices, stories, and work that have shaped disability culture and our community. From raw reflections to creative resistance, these stories remind us where we’ve been—and what we’re still fighting for. Read today’s spotlight, Call It By Their Name by Lucy Dupont: an unflinching look at Major Depressive Disorder and the journey to healing — only at SPORK! Audio version available to stream or download for free at www.SporkAbility.org #ADA #ADA35 #disabilitystories #nothingaboutuswithoutus #disabilitypride #majordepressivedisorder #depressionawareness #anxietysupport

In honor of the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SPORK! is diving into our archives all week long to uplift the voices, stories, and work that have shaped disability culture and our community. From raw reflections to creative resistance, these stories remind us where we’ve been — and what we’re still fighting for. Meet Tellin' Tales Theatre, a Chicago-based theatre company that’s shattering barriers between the disabled and non-disabled worlds through the transformative power of personal story! Visit www.tellintales.org to learn more. #ADA #ADA35 #disabilitystories #nothingaboutuswithoutus #disabilitypride #tellintalestheatre #performingarts

In honor of the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SPORK! is diving into our archives all week long to uplift the voices, stories, and work that have shaped disability culture and our community. From raw reflections to creative resistance, these stories remind us where we’ve been—and what we’re still fighting for. Read & listen to today's spotlight about Getting the Word Out: Discussing & Demystifying Speech Disfluencies. One family, three generations of speech disfluency only at SPORK! Full version available to stream at www.SporkAbility.org #ADA #ADA35 #disabilitystories #nothingaboutuswithoutus #disabilitypride #speechimpediment #speechdisorders

In honor of the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), SPORK! is diving into our archives all week long to uplift the voices, stories, and work that have shaped disability culture and our community. From raw reflections to creative resistance, these stories remind us where we’ve been—and what we’re still fighting for. Read today's spotlight about Gabe Trujillo only at SPORK! Audio version available to stream or download for free at www.SporkAbility.org #matthewburgos  #ADA #ADA35 #disabilitystories #nothingaboutuswithoutus #disabilitypride

Opening this Sunday! Join Tellin' Tales Theatre for an unforgettable afternoon of powerful storytelling! Unstoppable, the culminating performance of our Young Adult Writers Workshop, features young storytellers - with and without disabilities - sharing personal stories of resilience, resistance, and rising above systemic barriers. Details: Sunday, July 20, 2025 2:00 PM Mrs. Murphys & Sons, 3905 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago ASL interpretation will be provided Come be inspired by voices that refuse to be silenced. #Unstoppable #DisabilityJustice #YouthVoices #ASLAccess #StorytellingMatters #ChicagoEvents #Tellintales #TellinTalesTheatre