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Photo stream from the 2012 Access Living Gala Photos from the Access Living 2012 Gala. Many thanks goes to DejaViewsUSA.com for all of the photos. July 13, 2012
Access Living applauds Supreme Court decision
in support of Affordable Care ActAccess Living of Metropolitan Chicago applauds the Supreme Court ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act. 		June 28, 2012
Access Living youth advocates rally for Restorative Justice on June 25Advance Youth Leadership power is part of the HighHOPES Coalition, which is advocating for the Chicago Public Schools to implement restorative justice within the public schools. June 25, 2012
2012-highhopes Access Living youth continue to push anti-bullying and restorative justice agenda Access Living’s youth advocacy group Advance Youth Leadership Power continues to advocate around the issue of bullying and restorative justice. June 20, 2012
2012-CME-budgetRally Home Services and Independence for People with Disabilities Henry Williams is fighting for his right and the right of others to receive support in his own home instead of a nursing home. May 23, 2012
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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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Employment First bill passes out of committee in Illinois On March 20, HB Bill 2591, Employment First for Persons with Disabilities, passed out of the Illinois House Human Services Committee. The bill, sponsored by Representative Golar, declares Illinois an Employment First State and establishes competitive employment in integrated settings as the first option for persons with disabilities in Illinois of working age March 20, 2013
Take Action for Wheelchair Repairs and Equipment in Illinois Action alert around Illinois Legislation to protect people with disabilities who receive Medicaid and who use wheelchairs March 15, 2013
New HUD Housing App a resourse for renters, homeowners, and housing providers Late last month, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the release of a housing app for mobile devices. The new is designed to make information about fair housing more accessible to all users. March 12, 2013
The Chicago Community Trust partnership fuels disability advocacy Access Living equipped to increase housing, community optionsAccess Living is proud to announce an award from the Chicago Community Trust. As Illinois navigates another year of fiscal crisis, the award will fuel advocacy efforts that support the independence of people with disabilities. March 6, 2013
Sequestration looming over the United StatesWhat does sequestration mean for people with disabilitiesOver the past few weeks, news casts, social media, formal, and informal conversations have been heavy with talk about the sequestration, automatic spending cuts that will go into affect on March 1. Unless the Federal Government brokers a budget deal within the next 24 hours, the cuts will become a reality. February 28, 2013
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Events Calendar

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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
Meeting on home safety, modification and adaptive designPanel on home safety and adaptive design June 18, 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 73The Newsletter of Access Living Volume 73 of the Bullhorn, the Newsletter of Access Living, published in January 2012 January 2012
The Bullhorn Volume 74Volume 74 of The Bullhorn, The Newsletter of Access Living March 2012
The Bullhorn Volume 75Volume 75 of the Bullhorn, the Newsletter of Access Living, published in April 2012 April 2012
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 78Volume 78 of the Bullhorn, the Newsletter of Access Living, from October 2012. January 10, 2013
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