Creating Life Without Limits for People with Disabilities
United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago is a charitable not-for-profit agency serving individuals with disabilities in metropolitan Chicago and beyond.
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People with disabilities deserve more!
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Individuals Served
27,620
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Communities Served
90
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Adult Group Homes
77
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Adults in Group Homes
300
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Children's Foster Homes
160
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Children in Care
200+
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Infinitec District Partners
1,000+
Together we can create life without limits for children and adults with disabilities.
Celebrate the lives of people with disabilities at the ReelAbilities Chicago Disabilities Film Festival in Oak Park. Explore film, art and performance April 25-29 that will open your mind and heart.
Never before presented in Chicagoland, ReelAbilities Chicago Disabilities Film Festival features award-winning films, thoughtful panel discussions, art gallery works and live musical performances that bring together the community to celebrate the lives of people with disabilities.
LOCATION: Academy of Movement & Music/MOMENTA, 605 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60302
FILM: “Among the Giants”, documentary
AUDIENCE: "Among the Giants" is recommended for all ages.
STORY: The story of Adaptive Design Association, a nonprofit organization lthat builds customized equipment for kids and adults with disabilities, is told through two individuals who have sought help. Among The Giants brings up the topics of design, adaptation, independence, strength and courage.
SPECIAL FEATURES: Dance performance including people with physical and developmental disabilities, led by the renowned MOMENTA Performing Arts Company.
DETAILS: Parking is available along Lake Street, East Avenue and at parking meters along North Boulevard. An elevator/lift is available for those that need assistance reaching the performance space, but please plan to arrive 30 to 45 minutes early to access the elevator. Reception will occur at 1:00 pm just prior to the film at 1:30.
Celebrate the lives of people with disabilities at the ReelAbilities Chicago Disabilities Film Festival in Oak Park. Explore film, art and performance April 25-29 that will open your mind and heart.
Never before presented in Chicagoland, ReelAbilities Chicago Disabilities Film Festival features award-winning films, thoughtful panel discussions, art gallery works and live musical performances that bring together the community to celebrate the lives of people with disabilities.
LOCATION: FitzGerald’s SideBar, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, IL 60402
FILM: “Crooked Beauty“ & “Shooting Beauty”, documentaries
AUDIENCE: "Shooting Beauty" is recommended for ages 13 and older. "Crooked Beauty" is recommended for ages 15 and older.
STORY: “Crooked Beauty” is a poetic documentary chronicling artist-activist Jacks Ashley McNamara's transformative journey from childhood abuse to psych ward inpatient to pioneering mental health advocacy. “Shooting Beauty” is the story of an aspiring fashion photographer, Courtney Bent, who discovers a hidden world of beauty at a center for people living with significant disabilities.
SPECIAL FEATURES: The Arts of Life Band will perform danceable party music with a rock edge after the showing of Crooked Beauty and Shooting Beauty. The Arts of Life Band is an ongoing collaborative project between artists with and without disabilities in the Chicago area. The Arts of Life Band rocks out in well known venues such as the Empty Bottle and the HideOut Inn.
DETAILS: Parking is available long Roosevelt Road and East Avenue. FitzGerald's SideBar is fully accesible.
UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago has zero-tolerance for abuse and neglect. It is our responsibility to Protect and Advocate for the people we serve, so if you see something, say something.
Please report all allegations of Abuse and Neglect of Adults with Disabilities to OIG Hotline at 800-368-1463, which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
All allegations should be reported within (4) hours of initial discovery.
Child Abuse and Neglect should be reported to the DCFS Hotline at 800-25-ABUSE (22873).
