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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 empowerment, independence and inclusion of people with all types of disabilities in every aspect of community life.
Come Inside! Access Living Building Tour
Virtual TourThumb LargeA 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. Read More
Support One Of Our Runners
Jerry Rauman July 2, 2009This will be my 11th marathon and the first time I will be running as a team member supporting a cause. I hope you will support my efforts but more importantly, support the great work of Access Living.
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Featured Artist
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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. Read More
Ways You Can Help
Make a gift of stocks or bondsFor more information on how to make a gift of stocks and bonds to support Access Living, please contact the Development Office at: Read More Donate to Access Living

News

Hundreds rally to mark Olmstead Anniversary
The 2009 Access Living Gala
Access Living Update Volume 25
Renaissance 2010 and students with disabilities
Access Living Update Volume 23, May 19 - May 30, 2009
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Events

The Chicago Marathon
The ABC Club
Deinstitutionalization Support Group
Cross Disability Support Group
Abilities Expo Chicago June 25-27, 2009
More Events »
Come Inside! Access Living Building Tour
Virtual TourThumb LargeA 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. Read More