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2013-HUD-Award HUD Award opens up affordable, accessible housing units
Governor Pat Quinn and HUD Deputy Secretary Maurice Jones announced a nearly $12 Million award that will provide affordable and accessible housing for people with disabilities moving out of institutions. 		February 25, 2013
Advocates begin work around legislative session
During the legislative session, Access Living will advocate for issues and pieces of legislation that support the independence of people with disabilities. 		February 25, 2013
Medicaid -- Illinois Redetermination Program Information on the Illinois Medicaid Redetermination Program. The information was compiled by the ARC of Illinois February 22, 2013
Town Hall Meetings: Fund Illinois Home Services SEIU Healthcare Illinois/Indiana has organized three Town Hall meetings this week on the issue of Illinois Home Services.
 		February 11, 2013
2013-DRS-Meet-Greet-3 DRS Director hosts “Meet and Greet” at Access LivingOn January 16, David Hansen, the new Director of the Division of Rehab Services, hosted a “Meet and Greet” at Access Living February 6, 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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Closure of Jacksonville Developmental Center To follow up on Governor Quinn’s announcement to close the Jacksonville Developmental Center, the community needs to send a loud and clear message that Illinois needs to close institutions and to transition to community-based care for people with disabilities. March 2, 2012
2012 AAPD Paul Hearne Honoree -- Amber SmockCongratulations to Access Living’s Director of Programs Amber Smock, a 2012 Paul Hearne Leadership Award Honoree. February 14, 2012
2012-RallyDayPhoto-ValentinesAction Take Action for community-based servicesThis week, Access Living’s Task Force on Attendant Services (TFAS) will lead an effort to protect and strengthen home and community-based services in the Illinois State Budget. February 13, 2012
tragedy in South Chicago suburbA few days ago, news broke about a boy with Asperger’s who was shot and killed in his home by police officers. The tragedy has sparked a wave of discussion about community supports, disability awareness and law enforcement. February 3, 2012
Congratulations to the 2011 Chicagoans of the Year!Access Living Board Member Zully Alvarado and “Lead On!” Award winner Roger Ebert were honored on January 26 as Chicagoans of the Year. January 27, 2012
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Events Calendar

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Meeting on home safety, modification and adaptive designPanel on home safety and adaptive design June 18, 2013
2012-billboard-dimove-2 Stepping Stones A peer support group for people with disabilities who have just moved out of institutions and into their own homes through the Access Living Community Reintegration program. Tuesdays in the Spring 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
The Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing, (DRACH)HousingA twice monthly meeting of housing advocates who work to enforce and
implement the housing rights of people with disabilities. The group meets the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday of each month. 		4th Thursday of every Month and 2nd Tuesday of every month.
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
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Press Releases

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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
US signs UN Convention on the rights
of people with disabilities

 		July 31, 2009
Statement from Access Living after the passing
of Senator Edward M. Kennedy
August 27, 2009
Disability community fights cuts to vital servicesProposed cuts to home services threaten independence of people with disabilities August 28, 2009
Access Living salutes Governor Quinn for decision
to close Howe Developmental Center Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago salutes Governor Patrick Quinn for his decision to close the Howe Developmental Center in Tinley Park, Illinois. The decision to close the institution was announced today by the Office of the Governor. 		August 28, 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 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 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 77The Bullhorn Volume 77 August 2012 January 10, 2013
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