Welcome to Access Living
Established in 1980, Access Living is a nonresidential Center for Independent Living for people with all types of disabilities – one of the first in the country.
Access Living’s programs and services promote the independence and inclusion of people with all types of disabilities in every aspect of community life.
Come Inside! Access Living Building Tour
A spotlight on how the building integrates Universal and Green DesignThe new Access Living headquarters is a model of how seamless integration of two naturally compatible design philosophies respects those who use the space.
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Featured Artist
Katie DallamKatie Dallam (b. 1959, Columbia, MO) received a BFA in 1983 and an MA in psychology from the University of Missouri. She made art and worked as a counselor for people with severe drug and alcohol problems until 1996, when she became permanently disabled due to a brain injury sustained during a boxing match. Solo shows include: “Shadowboxing: 20 Year Retrospective Solo Exhibition,” at The Urban Culture Project in Kansas City, MO (2005); “Before and After,” at the Johnson County Community College Student Gallery in Overland Park, KS (2005).
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