Disability Defenders

Disability Defenders Disability Defenders will be hosting Disability Day at Marist High School, an event for the developmentally and intellectually disabled. family, etc).

Disability Defenders is a nonprofit organization that creates local community events to bring social and financial support tho those who are developmentally or intellectually disabled. Disability Defenders is a student-run organization founded by Alex Lyons and Caroline Doyle of Marist High School to spread awareness and bring acceptance to those who differ developmentally. Disability Day is an ev

ent designed for these people as well as the local community to enjoy a day of fun, music, and activities. Disability Defenders will be fundraising for the event itself and those in financial instability that deal with the disabled (i.e. After the cost of the event is covered, any remaining donations will be directly donated to the organizations we are working with (i.e. Park Lawn, Sertoma Centres, and Elim Christian Services). All donations can be send to Marist High School at 4200 W. 115th Street, Chicago, IL, 60655 (Disability Defenders/Day in the memo). With the power of the community, our hope is to break down walls in society and create a more accepting and loving world.

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4200 W. 115th Street
Chicago, IL
60655

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(708) 581-6853

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Disability Defenders is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2016 by a group of high schoolers looking to make a difference. Their main goal: to spread awareness and bring acceptance to those who differ developmentally.

Disability Defenders hosts an annual Ability Fest (formally known as disABILITY Day) at Marist High School. This event is designed in mind to accommodate those who differ developmentally, while also bringing the Southside Chicago community together. Ability Fest is a fundraiser event that helps create financial stability for those within the disabled community. All proceeds raised go directly to individuals within the facilities we partner with (i.e Park Lawn Charity, Sertoma Centre, Elim Christian Services, Blue Cap, and Garden Center Servies). The event itself includes live music, food, raffle baskets, and a vendor fair!

We know how strong community support can be. With your help, we can create a more accepting and loving world by extending a helping hand to all.

Interested in donating? All donation checks can be made out to Disability Defenders Inc. and mailed to 9624 S. Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453.