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
George ZunigaGeorge Zuniga’s bold compositions and swift strokes, rendered in pastel, charcoal, and pencil, are examples of “artism,” a term he coined to describe the work of an artist with autism. A self-taught expert on military armaments, television newscasters, Japanese anime and manga, and heavy-metal music, Zuniga (b. 1982, Chicago, IL) creates portraits that are brutally honest, calling to mind the unflinching eye of Goya.
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