Quick State Legislative Update
06.01.26Access Living friends and allies, We’d like to briefly share about state-level advocacy wins! The Illinois state legislature wrapped up its...
Access Living Spring 2026 State Legislative Agenda
02.24.26We have an Illinois state budget update and a request for organizations to support Access Living’s Spring 2026 Legislative Agenda!...
Governor J.B. Pritzker Signs SB 1950
12.12.25Access Living friends and allies, We have learned that unfortunately, the Governor of Illinois, J.B. Pritzker, has signed SB 1950,...
Bill HB1085 Passes
11.03.25On October 31, 2025, during Veto Session, the Senate and House passed bill HB1085, the mental health parity bill. This...
Save the RAP and TAP Programs in Chicagoland!
08.08.25Access Living friends and allies, Chicago area paratransit riders, this action alert is for you! In June, the Regional Transportation...
Organizing Program Orientation and Advocacy for Chicago’s RAP/TAP Program
07.30.25Today, we have two important opportunities for Chicago area disability advocates! Are you interested in learning how to do community...
It’s time to celebrate disability pride in Chicago!
07.24.25Access Living friends and allies, It’s time to celebrate Disability Pride in Chicago! This year, the Grand Marshal is Commissioner...
Time Correction – KIP is TODAY at 2:30 pm Central
07.16.25We were made aware that we needed to correct the time for today's Knowledge is Power session. It will begin...
Reconciliation Bill Passes Congress; Join Our Community Briefing on Tuesday July 8
07.03.25Disappointing news… Despite intense pressure from Medicaid advocates, the U.S. House passed the budget reconciliation bill 218 to 214 at...