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Access Living Update Volume 23, May 19 - May 30, 2009A calendar update of Access Living and disability news and events between May 19 and May 30, 2009. May 21, 2009
Renaissance 2010 and students with disabilities New report finds that students with disabilities do no better at Renaissance 2010 Schools May 27, 2009
Access Living Update Volume 25Calendar of Events between June 15 and June 29, 2009The Access Living Update is a listing of Access Living and community events from June 15 - June 29, 2009. June 26, 2009
Senator Kennedy The 2009 Access Living GalaSenator Kennedy and Dr. Betts honored with “Lead On” Awards!Each year, Access Living’s festive Gala raises funds to support programs and services, and recognizes the accomplishments of the community over the past year. This year’s event was a great success, with a celebration honoring Senator Ted Kennedy and Dr. Henry Betts for their contributions to the disability community. July 2, 2009
Hundreds rally to mark Olmstead Anniversary On June 22, 1999, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that unnecessary institutionalization of people with disabilities is discrimination. Ten years later, the State of Illinois still is unable to offer people with disabilities a real choice in terms of where to receive long-term care services. July 2, 2009
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Lead On: The Access Living Blog

Disability Rights & Empowerment

Access Living is committed to the advancement and empowerment of people with disabilities in Chicago and nationwide. Our programs and services represent a multifaceted approach in attaining this goal.
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Health care protections under fire in Washington Though health care legislation benefits people with disabilities,
the U.S. House of Representatives has introduced legislation to repeal the law. The House will vote on repeal on Wednesday, January 19 .

In the face of the vote, the disability community is organizing to protect the current health care law. People with disabilities are urged to contact their representatives and senators and urge them to preserve health care protections for people with disabilities. 		January 18, 2011
Peace Corps connecting with local disability community January 26, 2011
Mayoral election to impact city’s disabled communityOn February 6, Channel 7 ran a story that featured interviews with members of the disability community about the upcoming mayoral election. February 14, 2011
Stop the Train Wreck! Rally to protect services for people with disabilities Governor Quinn has pledged to take the disability community down the track toward independence and inclusion, and has suggested that the proposed FY 2012 Budget reflects that commitment. Yet, specifics within the proposed FY 2012 Budget indicate a cut to services that support people with disabilities living in the community and indicate a threat to the independence of people with disabilities. Stop the Train Wreck. Rally at the State of Illinois Building (100 West Randolph) from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on February 24. February 24, 2011
Disability groups rally against budget that fails to support people with disabilities in the communityThursday morning, February 24, individuals and organizations representing a wide range of disabilities rallied outside the Thompson Center against Governor Quinn’s proposed state budget. The advocates called on Quinn to rescind cuts to services that empower people with disabilities to live independently in the community. February 24, 2011
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Events Calendar

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2013-PowertothePeople-June19 Advocacy Appreciation Day -- Power to the PeoplePower to the People Presents an Advocacy Appreciation Day June 19, 2013
Abilities Expo Chicago Abilities Expo Chicago is new, it’s exciting, it’s fun and it’s back on June 28-30, 2013 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center! June 28-30, 2013
Are You Prepared? Town Hall Meeting on Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities

Town Hall Meeting on Emergency Preparedness for people with disabilities 		June 26, 2013
People with Disabilities Speak Out on Health Care DisparitiesAccess Living’s Health Policy Team and the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Department of Occupational Therapy invite you to a Town Hall meeting to discuss the state of health care for Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities
June 27, 2013
2012-OpenHouse Access Living Open House Access Living invites you to the organization’s annual Open House. Thursday, June 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 27, 2013
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Press Releases

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STATEMENT REGARDING ALDEN VILLAGE NORTH Access Living applauds closure of dangerous institutionAccess Living of Metropolitan Chicago applauds Illinois for taking the initial step to close Alden Village North on Chicago’s north side. On March 3, 2011, State officials told Alden Village North that Illinois will revoke the nursing home’s license. March 4, 2011
Disability groups rally against budget that fails to support people with disabilities in the communityThursday morning, February 24, individuals and organizations representing a wide range of disabilities rallied outside the Thompson Center against Governor Quinn’s proposed state budget. The advocates called on Quinn to rescind cuts to services that empower people with disabilities to live independently in the community. February 24, 2011
Mayoral questionnaire indicates broad support for people with disabilities in ChicagoAccess Living recently released the results of a questionnaire issued to candidates running for mayor in Chicago. All of the candidates participated and each candidate indicated broad support for the disability community. February 1, 2011
CHA Lowers Age Limit for Select Senior Buildings‘Reduced Age’ Senior Buildings Welcome Applicants Age 55 or Older October 15, 2010
Disability Community Rallies to protect independence Facing budget cuts that could force people into costly institutions, disability advocates and organizations representing thousands of people with developmental, psychiatric and physical disabilities rallied outside the State of Illinois Building today. July 19, 2010
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The Bullhorn - The Newsletter of Access Living

Access Living’s bimonthly newsletter

The Bullhorn, the newsletter of Access Living, is published bimonthly.
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The Bullhorn Volume 78Volume 78 of the Bullhorn, the Newsletter of Access Living, from October 2012. January 10, 2013
The Bullhorn Volume 77The Bullhorn Volume 77 August 2012 January 10, 2013
The Bullhorn - Volume 76The Newsletter of Access Living Volume 76 of the Bullhorn, the Newsletter of Access Living, published in June of 2012. January 9, 2013
The Bullhorn Volume 75Volume 75 of the Bullhorn, the Newsletter of Access Living, published in April 2012 April 2012
The Bullhorn Volume 74Volume 74 of The Bullhorn, The Newsletter of Access Living March 2012
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