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Employment Resources

Access Living offers a variety of skills building and asset building programs that are helpful for people with disabilities eager to enter the workforce. In addition to programs at Access Living, there are a variety of other programs available in the city that may be helpful. Below is information about several services and organizations that may help your employment search.
Title Date Listed
The Job Accommodation Network Nov 3rd, 2008
Guide for People with Disabilities Seeking EmploymentAmericans with Disabilities Act Nov 3rd, 2008
Disabilityworks Nov 3rd, 2008
Illinois Department of Human ServicesRehabilitation Services Jun 11th, 2008
RIC Career OpportunitiesRehabilitation Institute of Chicago Jun 11th, 2008
Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilitieshttp://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/mopd.html Jun 11th, 2008
Marriot Foundation - Bridges to Work job training program Jun 11th, 2008
Jewish Vocational Services of Chicago -Disability Program Jun 11th, 2008
Illinois Lifespan - Developmental Disabilities Jun 11th, 2008
Illinois Career Path - disabilities Services Jun 11th, 2008
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Jobs Available at Access Living

Managing Attorney - Community Integration
Managing Attorney — Community Integration

Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago, a Center for Independent Living, is looking for a full-time Managing Attorney — Community Integration. Qualified candidates for this position should have at least 5 years of litigation experience, knowledge of disability law and strong writing skills.

The primary responsibility of this position will be to implement, coordinate and monitor Access Living's community integration legal work. The attorney will promote the effective enforcement of the Olmstead Supreme Court decision, counsel clients, litigate cases, supervise staff attorneys and legal volunteers/interns. The attorney will be expected to develop external relationships with legal services providers and work to secure cooperating pro bono attorneys. As a key member of Access Living's Advocacy Department, the attorney will collaborate with Access Living's civil rights, policy and organizing teams on systemic disability-related civil rights initiatives.

A JD and proven leadership ability or experience in supervision and management is required. Experience with class action lawsuits preferred.

People with disabilities and members of other oppressed communities are especially encouraged to apply. We will accept applications until the position is filled.

Access Living offers an excellent benefit package.

Interested candidates should mail or fax a resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources
Access Living
115 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
fax : 312-787-3866

rmata@accessliving.org