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    • Flyer advertising a community webinar titled “Being an Immigrant and Disabled in the U.S.: Defending Civil Rights Under Escalating Federal Enforcement.” The flyer invites readers to join on Wednesday, March 11 for a panel elevating lived experience and expert perspectives to support meaningful, people‑centered action on disability and immigration justice policies. Time: 11:00–12:30 PM PT / 1:00–2:30 PM CT / 2:00–3:30 PM ET. Registration: http://bit.ly/4aT4bau . Panelists listed: Mia Ives‑Rublee, MSW (Senior Director, Disability Justice Initiative, Center for American Progress); Michelle Garcia (Manager of Organizing and Community Development, Access Living / Co‑founder, Disability and Immigration Taskforce of Illinois); Richard Diaz (Senior Attorney, Investigations Unit, Disability Rights California); Mai Thor (Chief Program Officer, The Arc Minnesota); Paula Sandoval (Supervising Investigator, Disability Rights California). Moderator: Claudia Castillo Ayala (PhD student in Disability Studies, University of Illinois Chicago). Presented by Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago, Disability Rights California, and The Arc Minnesota.

    Being an Immigrant and Disabled in the U.S.: Defending Civil Rights Under Escalating Federal Enforcement 

    Online – Zoom

    Over the past year we have witnessed federal enforcement harms impact our disability community in deeply detrimental ways. During heightened enforcement, harms are not evenly experienced. People with disabilities may face increased risk when access needs, medications, assistive devices, communication accommodations, housing, and continuity of care are disrupted.We have seen reports of civil rights violations, […]

    A purple graphic that reads, "DRACH: Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing"

    DRACH Meeting

    DRACH Meeting
    Online – Zoom

    DRACH meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 856 7333 1498 Passcode: AL2026---One tap mobile+13092053325,,85673331498# US +13126266799,,85673331498# US (Chicago) Join instructions

    Group of disability advocates gathered around table. White text reads, "Power to the People."

    Power to the People

    Power to the People

    The monthly meeting of ALL of Access Living's community organizing groups. Come together with your allies in housing, home and community based services, immigration, and racial justice! Contact Amber Smock to request accommodations.

    Topic of the Month: Survivors of Gun Violence

    Topic of the Month: Survivors of Gun Violence
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    This session is for people that acquired a disability due to gun violence, people who know survivors of gun violence who are looking for information and resources, and Chicago residents of any age. Please contact one of the program coordinators to RSVP if you would like to attend the event and/or to request accommodations or […]

    deCRIPtion Workshop (in person)

    deCRIPtion Workshop (in person)
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    In-person workshop infoOur in-person workshop runs from 1-3pm with doors opening at 12:30pm. In-person workshop location: Access Living: 115 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654Information on getting to Access Living, including parking and transit info can be found here.  February 2026 deCRIPtion Registration

    A purple graphic that reads, "DRACH: Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing"

    DRACH Meeting

    DRACH Meeting
    Online – Zoom

    DRACH meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 856 7333 1498 Passcode: AL2026---One tap mobile+13092053325,,85673331498# US +13126266799,,85673331498# US (Chicago) Join instructions

    deCRIPtion Workshop (virtual)

    deCRIPtion Workshop (virtual)

    Virtual WorkshopsOur virtual workshops typically run from 6PM - 8PM (CST). Register for the February workshop hereLinks will be send ahead of each workshop to those who registered via email -- please double check that your email address is accurate when you register. 

    Group of racial justice advocates with their fists in the air. White text reads "Advance Your Leadership Power."

    Advance Your Leadership Power

    Advance Your Leadership Power
    Online – Zoom

    Advance Your Leadership Power meets on the first, third, and fifth (when applicable) Tuesdays of every month. All are welcome to join; AYLP members are people with disabilities, social justice advocates, and allies. At present, AYLP meetings take place on Zoom. Please contact Candace Coleman to get the link to the meeting.

    • Group of disability advocates gathered around table. White text reads, "Power to the People."

    Power to the People

    Power to the People

    The monthly meeting of ALL of Access Living's community organizing groups. Come together with your allies in housing, home and community based services, immigration, and racial justice! Contact Amber Smock to request accommodations.