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2011-MyMedicaidMatters Access Living advocates in Springfield on May 3On May 3, Access Living staff and advocates will be in Springfield Illinois to communicate with legislators about the importance of maintaining Medicaid and community based services for people with disabilities. May 3, 2012
Access Living analysis of FY 2013 CPS Budget critical of disability cuts Report calls for restoration of funds and move toward Universal Design Prior to each school year, Access Living publishes a review of CPS funding priorities and initiatives related to special education and students with disabilities. Access Living’s FY 2013 analysis examines the impact of CPS Budget decisions on students with disabilities. August 15, 2012
Access Living applauds efforts to increase safety of people with disabilitiesOn July 31, Access Living testified at a public hearing that examined the failure to investigate the deaths of people with disabilities due to neglect and abuse July 31, 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
Access Living applauds introduction of Inclusive Home Design Act The new legislation, introduced on March 10 by U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky, will dramatically increase the number of homes accessible to people with disabilities. March 11, 2009
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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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2011-Marathon-Evelyn-2 Athletes gear up for the 2011 Chicago Marathon Team For the third year in a row, Access Living will be a part of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. More than 20 athletes have joined the Access Living Marathon Team and each one is busy training for race day. October 4, 2011
Battles over Medicaid heating up in Illinois In order to plug a budget hole, Illinois is attempting to cut Medicaid spending by $2.7 Billion. These cuts could threaten the independence of people with disabilities who depend upon Medicaid support services to live in their own homes. March 8, 2012
Budget work update -- May 17Illinois Disability community continues to mobilize against cuts to community-based services May 17, 2011
Cambiando Vidas brings the voice of Latinos with Disability to the community Cambiando Vidas gives voice to Latinos with Disabilities and to issues impacting people with disabilities. May 23, 2012
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
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Events Calendar

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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
Personal Assistant Informational SeminarJoin our pool of highly sought PA’s March 14, 2012
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Press Releases

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Proposed legislation threatens progress made to support independence, integration of people with disabilitiesNews release announces Access Living concern over State plans that could potentially derail efforts to integrate people with psychiatric disabilities into community based settings May 8, 2013
Disabled Americans Want Work Now Applauds
Introduction of Fair Wages Legalization
Urges Passage of Fair Wages for Workers Disabilities ActDisabled Americans Want Work Now (DAWWN) applauds the introduction of Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities Act – H.R. 831. 		March 4, 2013
Senate fails to ratify international disability rights treatyOn Tuesday, December 4, the U.S. Senate failed by five votes to reach the two thirds majority needed to ratify the United Nations International Treaty on the Rights of People with Disabilities. The final vote count was 61-38. Though the treaty earned bipartisan support, Republican Senators cast all 38 votes against the treaty. December 5, 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
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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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