BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Access Living - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Access Living X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.accessliving.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Access Living REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T150000 DTSTAMP:20260401T181000Z CREATED:20260112T213928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181000Z UID:10001597-1784725200-1784732400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting DESCRIPTION:Iliana Rivera Haven \n Community Organizer – Housing \n irhaven@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2158 \n \n \n\n\nDRACH meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 879 5555 0715Passcode: AL2026$ \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13126266799\,\,87955550715# US (Chicago)+13092053325\,\,87955550715# US \n\n\n\nJoin instructions URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-meeting-2/2026-07-22/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T200849Z CREATED:20250716T200325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T200849Z UID:10001659-1784206800-1784212200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Power to the People DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Amber Smock \n Vice President of Advocacy \n asmock@accessliving.org \n ASL Users: (312) 957-4843 Hearing Callers: (312) 640-2191 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/power-to-the-people-2/2026-07-16/ CATEGORIES:Organizing,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Power-to-the-people-events-calender-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260401T181000Z CREATED:20260112T213928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181000Z UID:10001935-1783515600-1783522800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting DESCRIPTION:Iliana Rivera Haven \n Community Organizer – Housing \n irhaven@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2158 \n \n \n\n\nDRACH meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 879 5555 0715Passcode: AL2026$ \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13126266799\,\,87955550715# US (Chicago)+13092053325\,\,87955550715# US \n\n\n\nJoin instructions URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-meeting-2/2026-07-08/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T212615Z CREATED:20250716T212614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T212615Z UID:10001838-1782997200-1783002600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Power to the People DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Amber Smock \n Vice President of Advocacy \n asmock@accessliving.org \n ASL Users: (312) 957-4843 Hearing Callers: (312) 640-2191 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/power-to-the-people-4/2026-07-02/ CATEGORIES:Organizing,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Power-to-the-people-events-calender-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T150000 DTSTAMP:20260401T181000Z CREATED:20260112T213928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181000Z UID:10001596-1782306000-1782313200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting DESCRIPTION:Iliana Rivera Haven \n Community Organizer – Housing \n irhaven@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2158 \n \n \n\n\nDRACH meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 879 5555 0715Passcode: AL2026$ \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13126266799\,\,87955550715# US (Chicago)+13092053325\,\,87955550715# US \n\n\n\nJoin instructions URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-meeting-2/2026-06-24/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T160000 DTSTAMP:20260814T212352Z CREATED:20260814T211448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T212352Z UID:10001904-1781794800-1781798400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Online Survivors of Gun Violence Peer Support Group DESCRIPTION:This event is for disabled survivors of gun violence (any age) who reside in the city of Chicago.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact one of the program coordinators to RSVP if you would like to attend the event and/or to request accommodations or ASL/language interpreter services.  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Pagani \n Senior Program Coordinator – Survivors of Gun Violence Program \n tpagani@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2110 \n \n \n \n\n  \n \n Stephanie Santana \n Survivors of Gun Violence Program Coordinator \n ssantana@accessliving.org \n (224) 526-5592 \n \n \n    URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/peer-support-survivors-of-gun-violence-online/2026-06-18/ LOCATION:Online – Google Meet ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-05-083822.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T143000 DTSTAMP:20251015T205836Z CREATED:20251010T222504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T205836Z UID:10001912-1781789400-1781793000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Topic of the Month: Survivors of Gun Violence DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nPlease contact one of the program coordinators to RSVP if you would like to attend the event and/or to request accommodations or ASL/language interpreter services. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Pagani \n Senior Program Coordinator – Survivors of Gun Violence Program \n tpagani@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2110 \n \n \n \n\n  \n \n Stephanie Santana \n Survivors of Gun Violence Program Coordinator \n ssantana@accessliving.org \n (224) 526-5592 \n \n \n    URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/topic-of-the-month-survivors-of-gun-violence/2026-06-18/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T200849Z CREATED:20250716T200325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T200849Z UID:10001658-1781787600-1781793000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Power to the People DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Amber Smock \n Vice President of Advocacy \n asmock@accessliving.org \n ASL Users: (312) 957-4843 Hearing Callers: (312) 640-2191 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/power-to-the-people-2/2026-06-18/ CATEGORIES:Organizing,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Power-to-the-people-events-calender-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T193000 DTSTAMP:20260527T214316Z CREATED:20260527T214315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T214316Z UID:10001950-1781625600-1781638200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Accessible Juneteenth DESCRIPTION:Join the UIC Disability Cultural Center\, the Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition (supported by UIC’s Institute on Disability and Human Development)\,Access Living and the Center for Racial and Disability Justice for the sixth annual Accessible Juneteenth\, where we celebrate the Black disability community! We want to make Juneteenth a fun and accessible experience for everyone\, including disabled\, neurodivergent\, and Deaf people in the African Diaspora. Expect food\, performances\, exhibitors and more in this family-friendly event. \n\n\n\nIn-person: 4pm-7:30pm Hybrid for performances from 5-6:30pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Access Living\, 4th floor gallery space \n\n\n\nAccess: ASL and captioning will be provided for the showcase portion. We are providing access doulas for this event to help with needs as they arise in real time. A room will be available for a quiet\, cool-off space! To protect immunocompromised people in our community\, please wear a mask indoors. We’ll have extras on hand! Accessibility requests\, questions\, or event inquiries can be sent to dcc@uic.edu \n\n\n\nReach out to Joy Young with any questions or access needs. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/accessible-juneteenth/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Accessible-Juneteenth.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T150000 DTSTAMP:20260401T181000Z CREATED:20260112T213928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181000Z UID:10001934-1781096400-1781103600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting DESCRIPTION:Iliana Rivera Haven \n Community Organizer – Housing \n irhaven@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2158 \n \n \n\n\nDRACH meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 879 5555 0715Passcode: AL2026$ \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13126266799\,\,87955550715# US (Chicago)+13092053325\,\,87955550715# US \n\n\n\nJoin instructions URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-meeting-2/2026-06-10/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T212615Z CREATED:20250716T212614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T212615Z UID:10001837-1780578000-1780583400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Power to the People DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Amber Smock \n Vice President of Advocacy \n asmock@accessliving.org \n ASL Users: (312) 957-4843 Hearing Callers: (312) 640-2191 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/power-to-the-people-4/2026-06-04/ CATEGORIES:Organizing,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Power-to-the-people-events-calender-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T170000 DTSTAMP:20260527T211407Z CREATED:20260527T211406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T211407Z UID:10001949-1780488000-1780506000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Gather: a community quilting event honoring our disabled ancestor Alice Wong DESCRIPTION:Come help us create Chicago community created quilt squares to send to San Francisco’s Disability Cultural Center for Alice Wong’s Disability Creativity Quilt. This is a drop-in event (come for as much of it as you’d like). \n\n\n\nHybrid: Wednesday\, June 3rd from 12-1pmIn-person: Wednesday\, June 3rd from 12-5pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Access Living in the 2nd floor conference room space. Register for the Zoom link to attend the hybrid option. \n\n\n\nMore info and register here  URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/gather-a-community-quilting-event/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gather-flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T193010Z CREATED:20260406T192821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T193010Z UID:10001948-1779960600-1779978600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Community Wellness Event DESCRIPTION:Join community members and volunteers for a day of connection and wellness: \n\n\n\n\nWellness Kits\n\n\n\nMobility Device Washing\n\n\n\nGame Room (Bingo\, yard games\, etc.)\n\n\n\nLunch\n\n\n\nArts and Craft Room\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to attend URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/community-wellness-event/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Community-Wellness-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T150000 DTSTAMP:20260401T181000Z CREATED:20260112T213928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181000Z UID:10001595-1779886800-1779894000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting DESCRIPTION:Iliana Rivera Haven \n Community Organizer – Housing \n irhaven@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2158 \n \n \n\n\nDRACH meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 879 5555 0715Passcode: AL2026$ \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13126266799\,\,87955550715# US (Chicago)+13092053325\,\,87955550715# US \n\n\n\nJoin instructions URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-meeting-2/2026-05-27/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T160000 DTSTAMP:20251015T210040Z CREATED:20251010T221156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T210040Z UID:10001903-1779375600-1779379200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Peer Support Group: Survivors of Gun Violence DESCRIPTION:This event is for disabled survivors of gun violence (any age) who reside in the city of Chicago.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact one of the program coordinators to RSVP if you would like to attend the event and/or to request accommodations or ASL/language interpreter services.  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Pagani \n Senior Program Coordinator – Survivors of Gun Violence Program \n tpagani@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2110 \n \n \n \n\n  \n \n Stephanie Santana \n Survivors of Gun Violence Program Coordinator \n ssantana@accessliving.org \n (224) 526-5592 \n \n \n    URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/peer-support-survivors-of-gun-violence-2/2026-05-21/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-05-083822.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T143000 DTSTAMP:20251015T205836Z CREATED:20251010T222504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T205836Z UID:10001911-1779370200-1779373800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Topic of the Month: Survivors of Gun Violence DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nPlease contact one of the program coordinators to RSVP if you would like to attend the event and/or to request accommodations or ASL/language interpreter services. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Pagani \n Senior Program Coordinator – Survivors of Gun Violence Program \n tpagani@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2110 \n \n \n \n\n  \n \n Stephanie Santana \n Survivors of Gun Violence Program Coordinator \n ssantana@accessliving.org \n (224) 526-5592 \n \n \n    URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/topic-of-the-month-survivors-of-gun-violence/2026-05-21/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T200849Z CREATED:20250716T200325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T200849Z UID:10001657-1779368400-1779373800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Power to the People DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Amber Smock \n Vice President of Advocacy \n asmock@accessliving.org \n ASL Users: (312) 957-4843 Hearing Callers: (312) 640-2191 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/power-to-the-people-2/2026-05-21/ CATEGORIES:Organizing,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Power-to-the-people-events-calender-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T150000 DTSTAMP:20260401T181000Z CREATED:20260112T213928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181000Z UID:10001933-1778677200-1778684400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting DESCRIPTION:Iliana Rivera Haven \n Community Organizer – Housing \n irhaven@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2158 \n \n \n\n\nDRACH meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 879 5555 0715Passcode: AL2026$ \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13126266799\,\,87955550715# US (Chicago)+13092053325\,\,87955550715# US \n\n\n\nJoin instructions URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-meeting-2/2026-05-13/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T212615Z CREATED:20250716T212614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T212615Z UID:10001836-1778158800-1778164200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Power to the People DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Amber Smock \n Vice President of Advocacy \n asmock@accessliving.org \n ASL Users: (312) 957-4843 Hearing Callers: (312) 640-2191 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/power-to-the-people-4/2026-05-07/ CATEGORIES:Organizing,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Power-to-the-people-events-calender-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T150000 DTSTAMP:20260401T181000Z CREATED:20260112T213928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181000Z UID:10001594-1776862800-1776870000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting DESCRIPTION:Iliana Rivera Haven \n Community Organizer – Housing \n irhaven@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2158 \n \n \n\n\nDRACH meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 879 5555 0715Passcode: AL2026$ \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13126266799\,\,87955550715# US (Chicago)+13092053325\,\,87955550715# US \n\n\n\nJoin instructions URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-meeting-2/2026-04-22/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T150000 DTSTAMP:20260129T200412Z CREATED:20260129T200412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T200412Z UID:10001925-1776517200-1776524400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:deCRIPtion Workshop (in person) DESCRIPTION:In-person workshop infoOur in-person workshop runs from 1-3pm with doors opening at 12:30pm. \n\n\n\nIn-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.  \n\n\n\nFebruary 2026 deCRIPtion Registration URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/decription-workshop-in-person-3/2026-04-18/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T160000 DTSTAMP:20251015T210040Z CREATED:20251010T221156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T210040Z UID:10001902-1776351600-1776355200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Peer Support Group: Survivors of Gun Violence DESCRIPTION:This event is for disabled survivors of gun violence (any age) who reside in the city of Chicago.  \n\n\n\nPlease contact one of the program coordinators to RSVP if you would like to attend the event and/or to request accommodations or ASL/language interpreter services.  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Pagani \n Senior Program Coordinator – Survivors of Gun Violence Program \n tpagani@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2110 \n \n \n \n\n  \n \n Stephanie Santana \n Survivors of Gun Violence Program Coordinator \n ssantana@accessliving.org \n (224) 526-5592 \n \n \n    URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/peer-support-survivors-of-gun-violence-2/2026-04-16/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-05-083822.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T143000 DTSTAMP:20251015T205836Z CREATED:20251010T222504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T205836Z UID:10001910-1776346200-1776349800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Topic of the Month: Survivors of Gun Violence DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nPlease contact one of the program coordinators to RSVP if you would like to attend the event and/or to request accommodations or ASL/language interpreter services. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Tim Pagani \n Senior Program Coordinator – Survivors of Gun Violence Program \n tpagani@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2110 \n \n \n \n\n  \n \n Stephanie Santana \n Survivors of Gun Violence Program Coordinator \n ssantana@accessliving.org \n (224) 526-5592 \n \n \n    URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/topic-of-the-month-survivors-of-gun-violence/2026-04-16/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T200849Z CREATED:20250716T200325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T200849Z UID:10001656-1776344400-1776349800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Power to the People DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Amber Smock \n Vice President of Advocacy \n asmock@accessliving.org \n ASL Users: (312) 957-4843 Hearing Callers: (312) 640-2191 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/power-to-the-people-2/2026-04-16/ CATEGORIES:Organizing,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Power-to-the-people-events-calender-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T150000 DTSTAMP:20260401T181000Z CREATED:20260112T213928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181000Z UID:10001932-1775653200-1775660400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting DESCRIPTION:Iliana Rivera Haven \n Community Organizer – Housing \n irhaven@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2158 \n \n \n\n\nDRACH meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 879 5555 0715Passcode: AL2026$ \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13126266799\,\,87955550715# US (Chicago)+13092053325\,\,87955550715# US \n\n\n\nJoin instructions URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-meeting-2/2026-04-08/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DRACH-Events-Calendar-Icon2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T212615Z CREATED:20250716T212614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T212615Z UID:10001835-1775134800-1775140200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Power to the People DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Amber Smock \n Vice President of Advocacy \n asmock@accessliving.org \n ASL Users: (312) 957-4843 Hearing Callers: (312) 640-2191 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/power-to-the-people-4/2026-04-02/ CATEGORIES:Organizing,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Power-to-the-people-events-calender-2022.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T193000 DTSTAMP:20260313T191854Z CREATED:20260313T191752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T191854Z UID:10001947-1774980000-1774985400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Unfurl: Survivals\, Sorrows\, and Dreaming Reading and Book Event DESCRIPTION:Reading and Book Event (in-person) with Eli Clare\n\n\n\nRSVP and get more details at https://forms.gle/mWJXzo7fCFQszcYV8 \n\n\n\nHosted by UIC Disability Cultural Center\, Access Living\, and Women & Children First Bookstore URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/unfurl-survivals-sorrows-and-dreaming-reading-and-book-event/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Eli-Clare-Unfurl-Events-Flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T173000 DTSTAMP:20230825T193409Z CREATED:20230825T193407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T193409Z UID:10000660-1774972800-1774978200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Advance Your Leadership Power DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nAt present\, AYLP meetings take place on Zoom. Please contact Candace Coleman to get the link to the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n  \n \n Candace Coleman \n Community Strategy Specialist \n ccoleman@accessliving.org \n (312) 640-2128 URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/advance-your-leadership-power/2026-03-31/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom CATEGORIES:Organizing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T140000 DTSTAMP:20260313T191725Z CREATED:20260313T191142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T191725Z UID:10001946-1774960200-1774965600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Unfurl: Survivals\, Sorrows\, and Dreaming Workshop DESCRIPTION:Dream Liberation\n\n\n\nA Workshop with Eli Clare (hybrid: in-person and on Zoom)RSVP and get more details at https://go.uic.edu/clareworkshopUIC WLRC1200 W. Harrison Street\, Suite 1700Chicago\, Illinois 60607 \n\n\n\nHosted by UIC Disability Cultural Center\, Access Living\, and Women & Children First Bookstore \n\n\n\nWorkshop co-sponsored by UIC Women’s Leadership and Resource Center URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/unfurl-survivals-sorrows-and-dreaming-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Eli-Clare-Unfurl-Events-Flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T200000 DTSTAMP:20260129T200734Z CREATED:20260129T200734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T200734Z UID:10001928-1774634400-1774641600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:deCRIPtion Workshop (virtual) DESCRIPTION: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.  URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/decription-workshop-virtual-3/2026-03-27/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR