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    Step Ahead

    Step Ahead
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Step Ahead is an Access Living group for people with disabilities who previously lived in a nursing facility and are now living independently in the community. The group aims to provide knowledge, information, and community resources for people with disabilities who want to further develop their independence. This group also welcomes individuals who are currently in […]

    A community organizer wearing an Access Living shirt speaks to a woman wearing a suit.

    Cambiando Vidas

    Cambiando Vidas
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Cambiando Vidas meets on the second, third,and fourth Tuesdays of every month, and provides a critical space for immigrants with disabilities to come together, organize, and effect change. Learn more about Cambiando Vidas. This is a virtual meeting that takes place over Zoom. Please contact Alma Olavarría Gallegos to get the Zoom link. Cambiando Vidas meetings […]

    Dark graphic with an image of Lachi, a young Black woman wearing a bright red flower in her hair. She has on black leather pants and is resting on hand on a white cane. Text reads, "A Conversatino with Lachi. June 14, Wednesday, 3:30-5pm" with the Access Living logo.

    A Conversation with Lachi

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    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    A Conversation with Lachi In person only! Join us for an informal community conversation with this year’s recipient of the Lead On Award, Lachi! We are so excited to not only present Lachi with the Lead On Award, but to have her at Access Living on June 14 for a pre-gala meet and greet with […]

    Tan graphic with drawings of two raised fists breaking shackles, a Black disabled woman using a wheelchair and shouting into a megaphone, and a Black woman's head and shoulders depicting her butterfly-covered Afro. Text reads, "Accessible Juneteenth! Celebrate Freedom + Inclusion. Saturday, June 17th, 2023."

    Accessible Juneteenth 2023

    UIC Quad 750 S. Halsted, Chicago

    Come and celebrate the third annual Juneenth celebration of the black disability community and the victories we accomplished! This year there will be a DJ, food, giveaways, resources, an open mic, and exhibitors from Black-owned/friendly organizations and businesses. Share your talents in song, dance, spoken word, instruments and more by registering for an open mic […]

    A community organizer wearing an Access Living shirt speaks to a woman wearing a suit.

    Cambiando Vidas

    Cambiando Vidas
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Cambiando Vidas meets on the second, third,and fourth Tuesdays of every month, and provides a critical space for immigrants with disabilities to come together, organize, and effect change. Learn more about Cambiando Vidas. This is a virtual meeting that takes place over Zoom. Please contact Alma Olavarría Gallegos to get the Zoom link. Cambiando Vidas meetings […]