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Access Living to Expand Programs with New Auburn Gresham Location in 2027

10.05.26

Big things are happening at Access Living! For 46 years, we've been breaking down barriers for people with disabilities and...

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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/ Cambios en Medicaid para Inmigrantes y Personas que No Son Ciudadanas

09.15.26

Español abajo. Important Medicaid changes are coming October 1, 2026. A new federal law amends which immigrants and noncitizens qualify...

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Illinois Medicaid is Changing: What People with Disabilities Need to Know / Medicaid de Illinois está cambiando: Lo que deben saber las personas con discapacidad

09.15.26

Español abajo. Medicaid is essential to the independence of hundreds of thousands of people with disabilities in Illinois. It pays...

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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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