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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.
Contact: Lena Parsons, [email protected] CHICAGO, September 10, 2026 — Illinois will begin implementing the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients…
This year, the State of Illinois began downsizing the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna, in Southern Illinois….
Housing subsidies are an important way for many members of our communities to access a stable, affordable, and accessible place…