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Evelyn Glennie performs with Sao Paulo Orchestra On Monday, October 12, 1,100 people filed into the Harris Theater in Chicago for a performance of Dame Evelyn Glennie with the Sao Paulo Orchestra. Read More October 16, 2009
Reaching Our DreamsIndependent Living Skills training program empowers youth with skills to live independently Reaching Our Dreams is a new program that helps young people with disabilities develop skills that will enable them to become independent and more active in their futureRead More Group Meets Bi Weekly
Disability community fights cuts to vital servicesProposed cuts to home services threaten independence of people with disabilities Read More 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. Read More 		August 28, 2009
Statement from Access Living after the passing
of Senator Edward M. Kennedy
Read More 		August 27, 2009
New Advanced Leadership Academy for People with Developmental Disabilities Applications for the New Advanced Leadership Academy are now being accepted. Read More August 12, 2009
US signs UN Convention on the rights
of people with disabilities

Read More 		July 31, 2009
Thousands march in 2009 Disability Pride Parade On the morning of July 25, shouting chants, carrying banners, riding on floats, thousands of people with disabilities, their allies, friends and families, marched up Dearborn Street in Chicago for the 2009 Disability Pride Parade.Read More July 30, 2009
Senator Kennedy The 2009 Access Living GalaSenator Kennedy and Dr. Betts honored with “Lead On” Awards!Each year, Access Living’s festive Gala raises funds to support programs and services, and recognizes the accomplishments of the community over the past year. This year’s event was a great success, with a celebration honoring Senator Ted Kennedy and Dr. Henry Betts for their contributions to the disability community. Read More July 2, 2009
Hundreds rally to mark Olmstead Anniversary On June 22, 1999, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that unnecessary institutionalization of people with disabilities is discrimination. Ten years later, the State of Illinois still is unable to offer people with disabilities a real choice in terms of where to receive long-term care services. Read More July 2, 2009
Access Living Update Volume 25Calendar of Events between June 15 and June 29, 2009The Access Living Update is a listing of Access Living and community events from June 15 - June 29, 2009. Read More June 26, 2009
Renaissance 2010 and students with disabilities New report finds that students with disabilities do no better at Renaissance 2010 SchoolsRead More May 27, 2009
Access Living Update Volume 23, May 19 - May 30, 2009A calendar update of Access Living and disability news and events between May 19 and May 30, 2009. Read More May 21, 2009
Access Living Update Volume 22April 14 - April 25, 2009<span style= "font-weight: bold;font-style:italic;" >A report of Access Living and disability events between April 14 and April 25, 2009. Read More April 14, 2009
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. Read More March 11, 2009
Access Living Update March 2, 2009March 2 - March 14, 2009A report of Access Living news and events
between March 2 and March 14, 2009. Read More 		March 5, 2009
Candidates address critical subjects at 5th District Forum on Disability Issues On February 16, 14 candidates competing for the U.S. 5th Congressional seat left vacant by Rahm Emanuel participated in a Candidates Forum on Disability Issues. Read More March 2, 2009
Rally for employment of people with disabilities On February 19, 2009, a coalition of disability and economic empowerment organizations rallied outside the Federal Building in support of better job opportunities for people with disabilities. Read More March 2, 2009
Citizens With Disabilities Vote Candidates forum on disability issuesMeet The Candidates On: Monday, February 16;
Access Living, 115 W. Chicago AvenueRead More 		February 2, 2009
Landmark victory for people with disabilitiesOn November 13, the disability community scored a huge victory when a class of people with developmental disabilities entered into a settlement agreement with the State of Illinois that will open up community services for thousands of individuals who have been trapped in institutions.Read More November 13, 2008
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