Housing
MISSION
Access Living advocates for increased affordable, accessible and integrated housing options in Chicago communities. Through outreach and organizing, housing staff work to ensure compliance with disability rights laws in the design and construction of housing and to encourage the creation of more housing choices for people with disabilities and their families.
Access Living does not maintain its own stock of housing. Through our relationship with housing providers, we maintain a list of affordable, accessible and integrated housing and share that list with individuals in search of housing.
We also are able to help coordinate services for individuals who would need modifications made to their home in order to make the home more accessible.
A portion of the funding we receive for our Housing Services comes from the City of Chicagos Department of Family and Support Services.
Access Living advocates for increased affordable, accessible and integrated housing options in Chicago communities. Through outreach and organizing, housing staff work to ensure compliance with disability rights laws in the design and construction of housing and to encourage the creation of more housing choices for people with disabilities and their families.
Access Living does not maintain its own stock of housing. Through our relationship with housing providers, we maintain a list of affordable, accessible and integrated housing and share that list with individuals in search of housing.
We also are able to help coordinate services for individuals who would need modifications made to their home in order to make the home more accessible.
A portion of the funding we receive for our Housing Services comes from the City of Chicagos Department of Family and Support Services.
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| External ResourcesThis list of external resources is for the City of Chicago only. Access Living does not guarantee services if you contact these agencies. This list is provided only to guide you and to help you to become more aware of what resources are available to you.Read More | April 11, 2011 |
| Housing Assistance Available For Hard-hit HomeownersIncome reduction due to unemployment or severe under-employment? Click for help.The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Treasury to offer temporary mortgage payment assistance to households that are struggling with income loss due to unemployment or underemployment...Read More | August 22, 2011 |
| Housing Discrimination Against People with DisabilitiesLegal OutlineThis outline discusses legal issues in detail and is designed for attorneys, advocates and organizations engaged in housing advocacy for people with disabilities. It may not be suitable for laypeople. Read More |
May 1st, 2007 |
Housing Rights Of People With DisabilitiesDocumentAnti-discrimination laws that protect persons with disabilities, such as the Fair Housing Act, define the term " disability." To be protected under the law, a person's disability must fall within the law's definition. The U. S. Congress has estimated that 43 million Americans have a disability as defined by federal civil rights laws. Read More
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Mar 1st, 2002 |
The Right of WayA Brochure For Housing Residents With Disabilities And Their FamiliesAccess Living Housing Staff advocate for increased affordable, accessible and integrated housing options in Chicago communities.Read More
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Jun 12th, 2008 |
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