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Week of Gratitude 2026 – September 21-25

09.17.26

 Access Living's annual Week of Gratitude is a time to pause, reflect, and say something that deserves to be said...

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Medicaid Changes for Immigrants and Noncitizens: What You Need to Know

09.15.26

Important Medicaid changes are coming October 1, 2026. A new federal law ammends which immigrants and noncitizens qualify for federally...

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Illinois Medicaid is Changing: What People with Disabilities Need to Know

09.15.26

Medicaid is essential to the independence of hundreds of thousands of people with disabilities in Illinois. It pays for doctors,...

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Understanding Changes to SNAP for People with Disabilities

09.15.26

On July 4th, 2025, H.R. 1 was signed into law, attacking key government services including SNAP and Medicaid. Since the...

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5 Tips for Living with a Housing Subsidy

09.04.26

Housing subsidies are an important way for many members of our communities to access a stable, affordable, and accessible place...

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Access Living Spring 2026 State Legislative Agenda

02.24.26

We have an Illinois state budget update and a request for organizations to support Access Living’s Spring 2026 Legislative Agenda!...

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Tour Access Living During Open House Chicago 2025

10.02.25

Access Living is pleased to open its doors, at 115 W. Chicago Ave., from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, October...

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It’s time to celebrate disability pride in Chicago!

07.24.25

Access Living friends and allies, It’s time to celebrate Disability Pride in Chicago!  This year, the Grand Marshal is Commissioner...

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07.08.25

Access Living and ICDD advocates lead a presentation on what the OBBB means for people with disabilities, what we can...

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Celebrating the Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision

06.20.24

On June 22, Access Living will remember and celebrate the the anniversary of one of the most important civil rights U.S. Supreme Court decisions for...

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