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06/24/2026

Thank you to the Northwest Herald for writing an article about the upcoming event! 1 month from tomorrow is the day! (July 25th) https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HFSeBQq76/

Organizers behind Disability Pride, a free event celebrating people with disabilities, are returning for a second year in Crystal Lake, hoping it’s bigger and better.

06/24/2026

Here's the performer lineup for this year's event. We are excited to welcome back a couple of performers from last year, and introduce a few new performers to the Disability Pride Event community!

Kingpins Drumlinedragking (instagram)
www.YouTube.com/dancegirl41601 (youtube)
Stars Resilient
https://youtube.com/?si=2ExbpmfhoHy5oY9A (youtube)

06/22/2026

Come on out to MCC! Saturday, July 25th, 10am-1pm

Organizers behind Disability Pride, a free event celebrating people with disabilities, are returning for a second year in Crystal Lake, hoping it’s bigger and better.

06/16/2026

A huge THANK YOU to HLC Therapy Group, LLC for being a t-shirt level sponsor of the 2nd Annual Disability Pride Event! Without our sponsors, this event wouldn’t be possible. Thank you! https://www.facebook.com/hlctherapygroup

HLC Therapy Group, LLC is a provider of pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapy services in the NW Suburbs of Chicago.

06/11/2026

We want to send a HUGE thank you to The Spice & Tea Exchange of Crystal Lake of Crystal Lake for being a t-shirt level SPONSOR for the event. Every dollar goes toward putting on this wonderful event, and we could not do it without our sponsors! Thank you, The Spice & Tea Exchange of Crystal Lake!

Visit the top Spice and Tea store! Shop gourmet loose leaf teas, seasonings, spice blends, and rubs, gourmet spices, peppers, herbs, and more!

05/24/2026

Tomorrow marks TWO MONTHS AWAY from the 2nd Annual Disability Pride Event, and we are still in need of some sponsors! Z Advocacy NFP is a 501c3, so any sponsorship or donations are tax deductible. If you own a business, or know of a business that would like to sponsor this event, we would LOVE the support!

05/20/2026

Good Afternoon! As we are finalizing planning of our upcoming event, I wanted to share out this form one last time. If there are any members of the disability community that would like the opportunity to set up a table as a vendor to market their business, are a part of local non-profits that support the disability community, or are performers and would like to showcase their talents, we would LOVE to have you at our upcoming event at MCC (July 25th, 10am-1pm)! The event last year was a huge success, and we are expecting an even bigger turnout this year. If interested, please fill out the form!

Disability Pride Event of McHenry County celebrates the beauty, diversity, and lived experiences of people with disabilities. Last year, on the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we held the inaugural Disability Pride Event for McHenry County. It was an outstand...

05/18/2026

Shout out to Collaborative Counseling & Psychiatry for being a Resource Level Sponsor of the 2026 Disability Pride Event! We couldn't put this event on without the support of our sponsors. Thank you!

At Collaborative Counseling and Psychiatry we can help you work through challenges to create healing and growth.

05/14/2026

Thank you Education Empowerment Partners, PLLC for being a Resource Level Sponsor for the 2026 Disability Pride Event! We appreciate your support!

Kate at Education Empowerment Partners, PLLC is such an asset to the community! If you are looking for educational advocacy support for your child, please reach out to Kate!

Learn about Kate Lakowski, NCSP—an experienced school psychologist dedicated to guiding families through the special education process with compassion and expertise.

05/06/2026

The 2025 Disability Pride Event was such a huge success. We built community! Small business owners were able to market their business, and performers were able to show their talents in front of a crowd. Local nonprofits were able to highlight the supports that are available to the disability community. The 2026 Disability Pride Event is moving to a larger venue (McHenry County College) with even more performers, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations! We hope you enjoy these photos from the 2025 event, and plan to join us July 25th (10am-1pm) at MCC for the 2026 event!