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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. Jan 19th, 2010
Relief efforts in Haiti The United States International Council on Disabilities (USICD) is compiling information about charitable organizations raising support for Haiti and providing some focused efforts related to people with disabilities. January 22, 2010
Nothing About Us Without Us: People with disabilities urged to participate in the CensusCensus count begins in March The Census is critical for people with disabilities because Census data directly affects distribution of federal funds to state and local government. It helps guide local planning decisions, including where to provide additional social services and community facilities. February 5, 2010
New report provides comprehensive look at housing for people with disabilities. On Tuesday, February 23, The National Council on Disability (NCD), University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and Access Living launched the release of the comprehensive housing report, “The State of Housing in America in the 21st Century: A Disability Perspective.” February 26, 2010
Access Living Statement in Response to March 10 Budget Address Access Living statement in response to
Governor Quinn’s Budget address 		March 11, 2010
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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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Budget Cuts Rally Debrief from Spring 2013 Legislative Session During the Spring 2013 Legislative Session, Access Living Advocates spent a lot of time in Springfield raising awareness around issues critical to independence and inclusion for people with disabilities in Illinois. Here is an update that covers some legislative highlights and set backs from the Spring session. June 17, 2013
2013-Dole-Dart Tribute to Senator Bob DoleAt the Access Living Annual Gala on June 3, Access Living presented Senator Bob Dole with a “Lead On!” Award, which recognizes outstanding efforts on behalf of the independence and empowerment of people with disabilities. This is a video tribute put together in Dole’s honor. June 5, 2013
2013-GoingHome-Website Demand that Illinois legislators support institution closure and the rebalancing effort Push your legislators to support community integration and continue with institution closure in Illinois. May 30, 2013
Action Need to stop expansion of Illinois nursing facilities for people with mental illness Contact the Illinois’ House Human Services Committee. Ask them to not let nursing homes continue to warehouse people with mental illness May 20, 2013
2013-DAWWN-EmploymentFirst Employment Victory for People with Disabilities in Illinois On Wednesday, May 16, Employment First Legislation passed the Illinois General Assembly May 16, 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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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
New legislation protects people with disabilities in hospitalsThe new legislation, which goes into effect January 1, 2012, represents the first effort in Illinois to assure that people with disabilities who need to be physically moved by hospital staff are protected with respect to their physical safety, dignity, and choice. August 9, 2011
2011-ColbertAnnouncement-Lenil NURSING HOME RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES CELEBRATE PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH STATE IN LANDMARK LAWSUIT Proposed Agreement brings residents one step closer to expanded opportunities for community living and meaningful individual choice August 30, 2011
Olmstead Settlement may transition thousands of people with disabilities into community-based settings A landmark agreement between the State of Illinois and thousands of persons with mental illnesses will result in significant reforms of Illinois’ outmoded, overcrowded and scandalized nursing home system. March 15, 2010
President Obama to sign UN Convention on Rights of People with Disabilities By signing this treaty the US is reaffirming its commitment to basic human rights of all people with disabilities, said Marca Bristo, the President of Access Living and USICD, who played a significant role in bringing the US toward signing the treaty July 24, 2009
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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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