Chicago Public Library: Celebrate Disability Awareness Month With CPL In July

Chicago IL

21 June, 2021

2:17 PM

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Press release from the Chicago Public Library: June 21, 2021 Celebrate individuals with diverse abilities during Disability Awareness Month in conjunction with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July at CPL. Our featured event, Disability Power Series Featuring Tammy Duckworth is presented by Disability Lead. The first woman with a disability elected to Congress, Senator Duckworth will reflect on her journey and how the Americans with Disabilities Act paved the way for her to become the highest-ranking elected official with a visible disability. Disability Power Series Featuring Tammy Duckworth Events Attend exciting events for all ages throughout July. Highlights include: Author Events Disability Power Series Featuring Senator Tammy Duckworth Thursday, July 13 at 3 p.m. Author Jonathan Foiles: (Mis)diagnosed How Bias Distorts Our Perception of Mental Health Thursday, July 29 at 6 p.m. Art Programs 3D Printed Key Chain Tuesday, July 13 at 12 p.m. Art and Meditation to Reclaim Personal Power Saturday, July 24 at 1 p.m. Film Screenings Online Film Screening: Crip Camp - A Disability Revolution Wednesday, July 7 at 6 p.m. Online Film Screening: Crip Camp - A Disability Revolution Friday, July 23 at 2 p.m. Fun and Games Trivia Night: The Paralympics Wednesday, July 21 at 6 p.m. Story Time Friday Citywide Story Time: Disability Awareness and American Sign Language (ASL) Friday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m. Reading Recommendations Explore these great reads in honor of Disability Awareness Month: Disability Awareness: Recommended Reads for Adults Disability Awareness: Recommended Reads for Teens Disability Awareness: Recommended Reads for Kids Disability Awareness: Recent Highlights for Adults hr>This press release was produced by the Chicago Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.