A center for service, advocacy, and social changes for people with disabilities, lead by people with disabilities.
Medicaid, 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.
Access Living and ICDD advocates lead a presentation on what the OBBB means for people with disabilities, what we can do to push back against cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, and the regular budget appropriations process, which will start being fought immediately. View that webinar recording here.
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.
We were made aware that we needed to correct the time for today’s Knowledge is Power session. It will begin…
Disappointing news… Despite intense pressure from Medicaid advocates, the U.S. House passed the budget reconciliation bill 218 to 214 at…
Access Living friends and allies, Transportation has always been a huge issue for people with disabilities. Here in Chicagoland, we…