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ASAN Calls for Federal Hate Crime Prosecution for the Murder of Alex Spourdalakis Statement issued on June 19 by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network in response to the murder of Alex Spourdalakis. June 18, 2013
2013-Nussbaum-Reader-Cover-2 2013 “Lead On!” Honoree feature of Chicago Reader cover storyAuthor and Activist Susan Nussbaum is featured in the cover story for the May 30 issue of the Chicago Reader. A former Access Living employee and the founder of the Empowered Fe Fes, Nussbaum is a 2013 “Lead On!” Honoree. May 31, 2013
Statement in response to developments around the closure of the Murray Developmental Center Statement from the Going Home Coalition in response to developments around the closure of the Murray Developmental Center May 30, 2013
2013-FinancialStability-Graduation-may Next Access Living Financial Stability Classes begin in JulyNew class incorporates “Bank On” ChicagoThe New Financial Stability classes start Wednesday, June 19, 2013 and run through Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Spring 2013
2013-Ballard-SourceofIncome Housing Victory -- Cook County Board passes source of income protections for voucher holdersOn May 8, 2013, housing activists celebrated a victory when the Cook County Board voted 9-6 in favor of extending source of income protections to Housing Voucher Holders. The vote will extend significant protections to people with disabilities, people of color and others. May 9, 2013
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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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Men with a Purpose: Men with disabilities support group2nd and 4th Friday of each month Men With a Purpose. A cross–disability support group for men. The group addresses many issues, including health and wellness, relationships, networking, and empowerment. 2nd and 4th Friday of each month
Meeting on home safety, modification and adaptive designPanel on home safety and adaptive design June 18, 2013
Deinstitutionalization Support GroupPersonal Assistant Health CareMonthly group for nursing home residents with disabilities who would like to learn about opportunities to live in
their own homes and communities. For information, 		3rd Thursday of every Month
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support GroupPeer Support A monthly peer group for people who are Deaf and hard or hearing. 3rd Wednesday of each month
Cross Disability Support Group3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.For people of all ages, genders and disabilities. This support group is a chance for people with all types of disabilities to share concerns and ask questions, and engage with others. 3rd Tuesday of each month
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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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