Mar
19
11:30 AM11:30
Professional Development, Public Workshop

Professional Development: Digital Accessibility with Emma MacLean (CPACC)

  • ZOOM (link will be shared after registration) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join A.B.L.E.’s 2025 Professional Development Series. These public masterclasses are designed for anyone who wants to make their corner of the world more inclusive - whether in the rehearsal room, classroom, board room, or any place in between! In this practical, interactive session, we'll explore how you can reach a wider audience with accessible marketing content - from social media, to emails, to web design.

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The Odyssey
May
11
2:00 PM14:00
Classical Show

The Odyssey

  • Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy PIer (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A.B.L.E's production weaves music, movement, shadow puppetry, and scenes devised by the group into a powerful and joyful celebration of the choices we make, and the challenges we face along our journey. This new, vibrant adaptation features a neurodiverse cast of 44 performers, including 24 actors with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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