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2013-FinancialStability Financial Stability Course continues to evolve Access Living’s Financial Stability Course continues to evolve. The latest class finishes up on May 8. A new group will begin in June. May 2, 2013
2013-April10-SpringfieldTrip Going Home Rally Day-- Springfield, Illinois, April 10, 2013On April 10, 2013, about 30 advocates from the Access Living community went to Springfield for the Going Home Rally and Advocacy Day. Story updated May 2, 2013
2013-Amtrak-Sentino Power to the People Coalition opens up accessible spots on Amtrak train to Springfield
Disability advocates have been working to increase the number of accessible spots on the Amtrak train between Chicago and Springfield 		April 2, 2013
2013-Internationalwomensday-3 Women’s day event raises awareness on contributions and concerns of women with disabilities On March 8, academics, caregivers and advocates gathered at Access Living to recognize International Women’s Day and address issues that women within the disability community confront. The celebration drew close to 100 women and men, both with and without disabilities. April 1, 2013
From RTA -- what Ventra system means for people with disabilities Information about how RTA’s new Ventra system will impact riders with disabilities and seniors March 20, 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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Take action on State Hearing Aid Bill The current Illinois Hearing Aid Insurance Bill includes an amendment that weakens the Bill. Take action now to eliminate the amendment. April 7, 2011
More work in Springfield over next few months On April 12, about 15 staff and consumers rallied in Springfield, sat in on the Human Services budget hearing (Ann Ford of Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living testified) and met with legislators to urge them to support services that enable people with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities. April 12, 2011
Contact Congress Today -- Housing Counseling Services in Jeopardy!Housing is one of the most basic needs for everyone, whether or not you have a disability. But the current Federal Budget cuts funding that allows Access Living and other counseling groups to support the efforts of people with disabilities to find housing. April 13, 2011
Springfield Work -- Week of April 25Access Living continues efforts in Springfield to protects services that support people with disabilities living in their own homes. April 28, 2011
National ADAPT in DC protesting against Medicaid Cuts ADAPT has spent the last two days occupying parts of the Capitol Building, protesting against proposed cuts to Medicaid services. If these cuts go through, thousands of people with disabilities could lose vital services that enable them to live in their own homes. Without the supports, people may be forced into nursing homes and institutions. May 3, 2011
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Events Calendar

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2013-BodiesofWork 2013 Bodies of Work Festival In May of this year, Chicago will host the 11-day Bodies of Work Festival. Featuring visual and performing arts that highlight the work of artists with disabilities, the festival celebrates national and international artists with disabilities who are creating cutting-edge theater, dance, literature, poetry, spoken word, film, and visual/performance art. May -- 2013
2013-BodiesofWork Creative Movement Workshop A Creative Movement Workshop May 14, 2013
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
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
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
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Press Releases

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2012-CME-budgetRally Disability and senior advocates rally to preserve independent living servicesDisability and senior advocates rallied in downtown Chicago on March 28 to protest against inequities in the state budget. March 28, 2012
Access Living applauds institution closure, commitment to community

Urges support for services that promote independence for people with disabilitiesAccess Living responds to Illinois Governor Quinn’s February 22 Budget Address. 		February 23, 2012
Advocates with disabilities travel to Springfield for budget addressUrge the protection of home and community services February 22, 2012
Disability advocates deliver Valentines to Governor Quinn Disability advocates deliver Valentine to Governor Quinn February 14, 2012
Access Living applauds Governor Quinn’s closure announcement Urges shift from institutional to community support for people with disabilitiesAccess Living statement responds to January 19, 2012 announcement from Governor Quinn on closure of Tinley Park Mental Health Center and Jacksonville Developmental Center. January 20, 2012
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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.
Title Date
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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