Join the UIC Disability Cultural Center, the Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition (supported by UIC’s Institute on Disability and Human Development),Access Living and the Center for Racial and Disability Justice for the sixth annual Accessible Juneteenth, where we celebrate the Black disability community! We want to make Juneteenth a fun and accessible experience for everyone, including disabled, neurodivergent, and Deaf people in the African Diaspora. Expect food, performances, exhibitors and more in this family-friendly event.

In-person: 4pm-7:30pm 
Hybrid for performances from 5-6:30pm

Location: Access Living, 4^th floor gallery space

Access: ASL and captioning will be provided for the showcase portion. We are providing access doulas for this event to help with needs as they arise in real time. A room will be available for a quiet, cool-off space! To protect immunocompromised people in our community, please wear a mask indoors. We’ll have extras on hand! Accessibility requests, questions, or event inquiries can be sent to [email protected]

Reach out to Joy Young with any questions or access needs.