MOPD Chicago

Come see the @tellin_tales improvisation team at our ADA event highlighting disability arts! chicago.gov/ada35

Our ADA35 event will highlight Chicago’s disability arts! Check out dancer and choreographer Maggie Bridger as she presents her original work “Scale” at #ADA35. chicago.gov/ada35

The Tommy Carroll Quartet will perform at our afternoon ADA35 celebration of Chicago’s disability arts! Join us and sign up for our event on 7/22: chicago.gov/ada35

We’re celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the ADA! Our panel, “Elevating Youth Employment,” will feature youth with disabilities along with partners Project Wright Access, After 22 (@ChiCityColleges) and @1summerchicago. Sign up for our event on 7/22: chicago.gov/ada35

Join our Accessibility Compliance Unit! We are hiring an accessibility inspector to survey, evaluate and report on Chicago's buildings. 7 years experience or combo of education/experience required. Apply by 8/14 at chi.gov/mopdjobs

Stop by City Hall during the month of July and see our Disability Pride banners and flags, marking the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! #ADA35 #DisabilityPride

Help shape the future of Chicago libraries by taking the @chipublib survey today! gensler.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8x…

By protecting the rights of people with disabilities, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) created landmark disability rights for our nation. Join @chicagosmayor, MOPD and @ChicagoDCASE to celebrate Disability Pride! chicago.gov/ADA35

Deadline: 7/13! We are hiring a Program Director to manage MOPD’s training programs. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Apply today at chi.gov/mopdjobs.

MOPD’s ASL Interpreters will be at the Chicago Gospel Music Festival in Millennium Park this Saturday, July 12. See the complete schedule with performance times: chicago.gov/city/en/depts/…

Deadline tomorrow! At our #ADA35 celebration on 7/22 we will be honoring Chicago organizations who uplift people with disabilities. Nominate an organization today! forms.office.com/pages/response…

The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities' HomeMod Program is now accepting applications from Chicago residents who acquire a disability because of gun /community violence. Apply today: chicago.gov/city/en/depts/…

Alexa James of @NAMIChicago joined us for the first live episode of the #MOPDAllAccess Podcast to talk mental health and give career advice. Check it out! youtu.be/wPGxTSr2uoQ

The City of Chicago is committed to preventing violence against marginalized communities, including trans women. Share your suggestions on how to protect our trans community at a @ChicagoCCHR community meeting this summer. ASL interpreters will be provided.

At our #ADA35 celebration on 7/22 we will be honoring Chicago organizations who uplift people with disabilities. Nominate an organization today! forms.office.com/pages/response…

Thanks to everyone who attended our Welcome Home Housing & Resource Fair for accessible and affordable housing! Proud to host with @ChicagoDOH and @AssessorCook.

The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities’ City Hall and Central West Community Center offices will be closed on July 4 in recognition of the holiday. Have a safe and happy holiday! #4thOfJuly

MOPD staff recently watched “Change Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act” directed by @jimlebrecht. Learn more about the Americans with Disabilities Act and the people who fought for it to pass! pbs.org/wgbh/americane…

Join us as we proudly celebrate 35 years of progress in Chicago’s disability community, from employment to arts, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Malcolm X College (1900 W. Jackson). The event is free and open to the public. Chicago.gov/ADA35

We are hiring a Program Director to manage MOPD’s training programs. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Apply by 7/13 at chi.gov/mopdjobs.