Disability Pride Events
Celebrating Disability Pride in Crystal Lake and McHenry County
Annual Crystal Lake Disability Pride Event
Each year, Z Advocacy hosts the Crystal Lake Disability Pride Event at McHenry County College — a fully accessible celebration of the beauty, diversity, and lived experiences of people with disabilities. The event features live entertainment, community vendors, essential resources, and more.
Event Years
2025 — Inaugural Event
The first-ever Crystal Lake Disability Pride Event. View photos, sponsors, and a note from our team about how it all began.
2026 — 2nd Annual
Our second annual event. Browse photos, see our sponsors, and read a reflection from the Z Advocacy team.
2027 — 3rd Annual
Planning is underway for our third annual event. Tentative details, sponsorship info, and vendor opportunities.
Venue & Accessibility
All events take place at McHenry County College (MCC), located at 8900 US Route 14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012. Activities are held inside Building B — Luecht Auditorium, Cafeteria, and Commons.
- Free parking for all attendees, including ADA-accessible stalls adjacent to Building B.
- Wheelchair-accessible pathways throughout all event spaces.
- ASL interpreters at the main stage (sponsorship-dependent).
- Sensory-friendly quiet zones with dimmed lighting and minimal noise.
- Service animals welcome in all event spaces.
- Pace Bus routes serve the MCC campus.
Get Involved
Interested in becoming a vendor, sponsor, or volunteer at an upcoming event? We'd love to hear from you.