News

16th Annual Disability Resource Expo to offer DRES shuttle for greater accessibility

16th Annual Disability Resource Expo to offer DRES shuttle for greater accessibility

More than 60 exhibitors will be on hand offering information on education, legal services, health care, housing, and more. Photo: Metro Services


CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The 16th Annual Disability Resource Expo: Reaching Out for Answers will return to Market Place Mall on Saturday, October 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., bringing vital services, resources, and support to people with disabilities and their families across Champaign County and East Central Illinois.

This free, public event aims to break down barriers to access—and this year, organizers are taking that commitment a step further. Thanks to the support of Disability Resources and Education Services (DRES) at the University of Illinois, a shuttle service will be available to help attendees navigate recent public transportation challenges. The shuttle will run between Neil & Center Streets and the JCPenney entrance at the mall from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with pickups every 30 minutes.

More than 60 exhibitors will be on hand offering information on education, legal services, health care, housing, and more. The Expo will also feature children’s activities, face painting, and activity bags with fidget toys and bookmarks.

Accessibility remains a top priority. The event will offer wheelchair and walker rentals, accessible parking, and ASL and Spanish interpreters. A Personal Care Assistant provider and a traffic officer will also be present to help ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all.

For full details or shuttle questions, contact Allison Boot at (217) 722-5281 or email allisonmbootauthor@gmail.com. Follow the Disability Resource Expo on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

Recent Headlines

12 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Miguel’s ‘CAOS,’ fueled by anger and angst, is his first studio album in nearly a decade

If you wondered why Miguel didn't release a studio album for nearly a decade, his response is simple: life.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons make the case for the wild ride that is ‘Bugonia’

"Bugonia" arrives in select theaters this weekend on a wave of good buzz and reviews after premiering at the Venice Film Festival. But it's also coming into a theatrical marketplace that has been, at best, tough on art films and awards hopefuls, no matter how starry or well-reviewed.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators.

2 days ago in Entertainment

A new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley want to tell you a story

The legacy of Harry Potter might have been clouded by headlines surrounding Rowling's comments on gender and opposition to trans rights, but it hasn't stopped production on new projects set in the wizarding universe.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Miami Heat’s Rozier, Trail Blazers’ Billups arrested in federal gambling probe, sources say

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.