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June 2021
Step Ahead
**UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, ALL ACCESS LIVING EVENTS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY. PLEASE CONTACT EVENT ORGANIZER FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO ATTEND THIS MEETING** 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 the process…
Find out more »PA Trainings in June 2021
**PLEASE NOTE: Location of each training is TBD based on any new or changed COVID-19 restrictions. PLEASE CONFIRM TRAINING LOCATION WITH THE PA TRAINING COORDINATOR AHEAD OF TIME.** If you would like to be scheduled for a training, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. (Contact information is at the bottom of this page.) Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to family members of people with…
Find out more »PA Trainings in June 2021
**PLEASE NOTE: Location of each training is TBD based on any new or changed COVID-19 restrictions. PLEASE CONFIRM TRAINING LOCATION WITH THE PA TRAINING COORDINATOR AHEAD OF TIME.** If you would like to be scheduled for a training, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. (Contact information is at the bottom of this page.) Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to family members of people with…
Find out more »PA Trainings in June 2021
**PLEASE NOTE: Location of each training is TBD based on any new or changed COVID-19 restrictions. PLEASE CONFIRM TRAINING LOCATION WITH THE PA TRAINING COORDINATOR AHEAD OF TIME.** If you would like to be scheduled for a training, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. (Contact information is at the bottom of this page.) Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to family members of people with…
Find out more »Cross Disability Support Group
Access Living’s Cross-Disability Support Group (CDSG) is for people with all kinds of disabilities to teach and learn from one another in order to build both community and personal knowledge. To attend, or to make an accommodation request, call or email Carleda Johnson. All meetings are via ZOOM on conference call. DUE TO COVID-19 meeting dates may change. April - June Meeting Topics and Activities Tuesday, April 13: Practicing Healthy BoundariesTuesday, April 27: Resources and Agencies in the Community, Guest…
Find out more »Series: Building Intersectional Disability Communities Through Art + Conversation
This June, join us for our Healing Illinois series to advance racial equity and build community through conversation and art for disabled people of color. This series features conversations and art workshops with disabled artists of color reflecting on three themes: Remembering people we lost through police violence and racism/ableismIntersectionality of race, disability, and LGBTQ+Freedom and celebration of intersectional identities Conversation Series Dates: All conversations are from 6 to 7:30pm Central. Register by clicking on the links below. June 1st: Register…
Find out more »PA Trainings in June 2021
**PLEASE NOTE: Location of each training is TBD based on any new or changed COVID-19 restrictions. PLEASE CONFIRM TRAINING LOCATION WITH THE PA TRAINING COORDINATOR AHEAD OF TIME.** If you would like to be scheduled for a training, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. (Contact information is at the bottom of this page.) Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to family members of people with…
Find out more »PA Trainings in June 2021
**PLEASE NOTE: Location of each training is TBD based on any new or changed COVID-19 restrictions. PLEASE CONFIRM TRAINING LOCATION WITH THE PA TRAINING COORDINATOR AHEAD OF TIME.** If you would like to be scheduled for a training, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. (Contact information is at the bottom of this page.) Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to family members of people with…
Find out more »Financial Literacy Workshop
Having trouble with budgeting, or not understanding how credit works? If the answer is YES sign up for Financial Literacy classes through Access Living. In our 11 week curriculum we discuss ways to improve your credit, and how to eliminate credit card debt. The best part is you earn while you learn. Get a free gift card when you complete the classes. All sessions will be held virtually via Zoom. Contact Carleda Johnson to register! Workshop Dates & Details: April…
Find out more »PA Trainings in June 2021
**PLEASE NOTE: Location of each training is TBD based on any new or changed COVID-19 restrictions. PLEASE CONFIRM TRAINING LOCATION WITH THE PA TRAINING COORDINATOR AHEAD OF TIME.** If you would like to be scheduled for a training, contact a Personal Assistant Training Coordinator. (Contact information is at the bottom of this page.) Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to family members of people with…
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