Join Today, or Sign-In if you're already a member.

News & Events

News and Events

Print This Page Email Friend

News

Title Date
2012-Zorytza Annual Appeal -- How Access Living makes a difference “Many people ask me to explain what exactly we do for people with disabilities. The best way for me to explain that is to share Zorytza's story.” December 14, 2012
American Disability Community Denounces Failure to Pass Treaty in U.S. SenateA news release published by the US International Council on Disability in response to the failure of the US Senate to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. December 4, 2012
Access Living celebrates full closure of Jacksonville Developmental CenterGovernor Quinn of Illinois announces that all residents of the Jacksonville Developmental Center have moved out of the institution and into the community. November 30, 2012
Senator Reid Brings the CRPD to the Senate Floor
Access Living Applauds U.S. Senate for considering ratification of treaty on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 		November 27, 2012
2012-RTA-MediaAnnouncement City’s Reimbursement Program to put more wheelchair accessible cabs on the streetsRTA, CITY OF CHICAGO ANNOUNCE $2.2 MILLION TAXI ACCESSIBILITY COST REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM November 15, 2012
 «  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  ...  » 

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.
Title Date
Housing advocate testifies in Washington, D.C. in support of the Inclusive Home Design ActThe Inclusive Home Design Act aims to increase the number of homes accessible to people with disabilities by applying visitability standards. The principle of visitability seeks to create homes that are affordable and sustainable, and utilize a design approach that integrates accessibility features into newly-built homes. Last week, Beto Barrera, Access Living’s Manager of Community Development, testified in support of the Act in Washington, D.C. in front of the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. Below is his testimony.
 		October 7, 2010
Advocates rally to eliminate IQ testing at VR ServicesOn October 6, a group of about 50 advocates from Chicago traveled to Springfield, Illinois to rally against IQ Tests run by Illinois Vocational Rehabilitation Programs. While vocational programs are supposed to help people with disabilities secure employment, people with disabilities believe that the IQ tests serve as an impediment, rather than a pathway, to employment. The goal is to eliminate IQ tests from VR Services. October 8, 2010
Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing Change in Senior Designation Plan opens up affordable, accessible housing for people with disabilitiesIn 2009, the Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing (DRACH), a group of people with disabilities working to open up more housing opportunities in Chicago, launched a campaign to lower the age of senior housing at the Chicago Housing Authority from 62 years old to 55 years old. The campaign was designed to open up available housing units to people with disabilities. October 16, 2010
Election Day Disability Helpline!On November 2, our state’s Protection and Advocacy Agency, Equip for Equality, is standing by to make sure YOU have access to voting! November 2, 2010
disThis! Film Series Arts and Culture Events the Week of November 1, 2010This year, Access Living teamed up with the Chicago Humanities Festival to incorporate disability events into the festival. From film screenings and dance performances to lectures on ‘beauty,’ this week’s Humanities Festival includes a number of disability arts and culture events. For ticket information, and more information, visit the the Chicago Humanities Festival website. November 2, 2010
 «  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  ...  » 

Events Calendar

Title Date
2013-PowertothePeople-June19 Advocacy Appreciation Day -- Power to the PeoplePower to the People Presents an Advocacy Appreciation Day June 19, 2013
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
 «  1  2  3  » 

Press Releases

Title Date
Access Living praises healthcare reform that gives people with disabilities option to stay in smaller communities
Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago today praised Senator Baucus of Montana for including the Community First Choice Option in Healthcare Reform legislation. 		September 24, 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
Statement from Access Living after the passing
of Senator Edward M. Kennedy
August 27, 2009
US signs UN Convention on the rights
of people with disabilities

 		July 31, 2009
 «  ...  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  » 

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 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
 «  1  2  »