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About UsMedicaid, a program that helps millions of people with disabilities pay for healthcare, home services, and other needs is under attack in Washington DC. Millions of people are at risk of losing Medicaid. Right now, lawmakers are deciding whether to cut Medicaid funding—decisions that will directly impact people with disabilities. We want to hear from you about why Medicaid matters.
Maria Barajas Flores’s journey is a true reflection of what Access Living stands for: a world free of exclusion and obstacles. In this interview with The Equal Pay Chicago Coalition, we learn about how Access Living has improved working conditions for Maria, reasons why people with disabilities are underpaid, and what can we do to ensure everyone has the same access to a fair quality of life.
Metra, Pace, CTA, paratransit, and more. Helpful information about the different options for transportation in Chicago and the collar counties, links, and a dedicated contact/complaint hub.
On September 14, the Chicago Tribune ran an op-ed by Access Living Health Policy Analyst Sebastian Nalls about the risk…
On September 3, Community Strategy Specialist Candace Coleman was featured on CAN TV’s Newsroom 2.0 to discuss her recent recognition…
Contact: Lena Parsons, [email protected] CHICAGO, September 10, 2026 — Illinois will begin implementing the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients…