Disability Pride Event

05/27/2026

If anyone or a business is interested in sponsoring this event! Z Advocacy is a non-profit, so any donation or sponsorship is tax-deductible! Spread the word!

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!

04/01/2026

Thank you so much to the small business owners/vendors, community non-profits, and performs that have already expressed interest in participating in the 2026 event! With the event being hosted at McHenry County College, we have plenty of space for those that are interested in setting up a table. Fill out the google form if you're interested in marketing your business, you are a member of a local non-profit, or you're a performer and you would like to participate in the 2026 Disability Pride Event!

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...

02/24/2026

It's official! We are accepting registration for members of the disability community to participate in the 2026 Disability Pride Event. We are looking for performers, vendors/small business owners, and non-profit community resources! Please fill out the attached form, and share out with others! https://forms.gle/8kPoLNwrhZix2jPHA

01/07/2026

As we are gearing up for the planning of the 2026 Disability Pride Event, we wanted to share a podcast episode that was just released. Sara Zielinski was interviewed about the planning of our event, and the importance of building community!

Podcast Episode · Two Sides of the Spectrum · 01/07/2026 · 34m

12/02/2025

The Disability Pride committee was consulted on increasing the accessibility of the Santa visits in downtown Crystal Lake, and we are so happy to see this opportunity becoming more accessible for those with disabilities! 🎅🏻

12/02/2025

Love an inclusive Santa visit! 🎅🏻