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Welcome to Access Living

Established in 1980, Access Living is a nonresidential Center for Independent Living for people with all types of disabilities – one of the first in the country. 

Access Living’s programs and services promote the independence and inclusion of people with all types of disabilities in every aspect of community life.
Come Inside! Access Living Building Tour
Virtual TourThumb LargeA spotlight on how the building integrates Universal and Green DesignThe new Access Living headquarters is a model of how seamless integration of two naturally compatible design philosophies respects those who use the space. Read More
Featured Artist
Full ImageBronze TrioTrioJude Conlon MartinConlon MartinMartinSculptureArts and CultureCulture
Jude Conlon MartinA Chicago native, Jude Conlon Martin received her Master’s in Fine Art/Art Therapy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, writing her master’s thesis on “The Other” in images of disability. Martin did her internship at Access Living, and was an art therapist at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. She then, along with Evelyn Rodriguez, ran the M&M Roll Model Mentoring Program for the Women with Disabilities Center at RIC. Read More