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:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD 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:20260325T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T150000 DTSTAMP:20260401T181000Z CREATED:20260112T213928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181000Z UID:10001593-1774443600-1774450800@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-2/2026-03-25/ 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:20260321T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T150000 DTSTAMP:20260129T200412Z CREATED:20260129T200412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T200412Z UID:10001924-1774098000-1774105200@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-3/2026-03-21/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T160000 DTSTAMP:20251015T210040Z CREATED:20251010T221156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T210040Z UID:10001901-1773932400-1773936000@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-2/2026-03-19/ 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:20260319T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T143000 DTSTAMP:20251015T205836Z CREATED:20251010T222504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T205836Z UID:10001909-1773927000-1773930600@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/2026-03-19/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T200849Z CREATED:20250716T200325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T200849Z UID:10001655-1773925200-1773930600@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-2/2026-03-19/ 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:20260311T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T150000 DTSTAMP:20260401T181000Z CREATED:20260112T213928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181000Z UID:10001931-1773234000-1773241200@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-2/2026-03-11/ 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:20260311T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T143000 DTSTAMP:20260302T175415Z CREATED:20260302T175223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T175415Z UID:10001945-1773234000-1773239400@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Being an Immigrant and Disabled in the U.S.: Defending Civil Rights Under Escalating Federal Enforcement  DESCRIPTION: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\, including rights guaranteed to people with disabilities\, during encounters\, processing\, or detention by federal immigration enforcement. Yet too often\, disability and immigration advocacy operate in separate lanes\, leaving disabled immigrants\, disabled family members\, and those who care for them to navigate these harms without coordinated support. \n\n\n\nPlease join Access Living\, Disability Rights California\, and The Arc Minnesota for a community webinar:Being an Immigrant and Disabled in the U.S.: Defending Civil Rights Under Escalating Federal EnforcementWednesday\, March 11 | 11:00–12:30 (PT) | 1:00–2:30 (CT) | 2:00–3:30 (ET)A 60-minute moderated panel discussion followed by a 30-minute audience Q&A.Accessibility: CART\, ASL\, and Spanish interpretation will be provided.Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hG2kuGtqSDu7gdOqy5qgPA \n\n\n\nPanelists include: \n\n\n\nMia Ives-Rublee\, MSW — Senior Director\, Disability Justice Initiative\, Center for American ProgressMichelle Garcia — Manager of Organizing and Community Development\, Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago/ Co-founder\, Disability Immigration Taskforce of ILRichard Diaz — Senior Attorney\, Investigation Unit\, Disability Rights CaliforniaMai Thor — Chief Program Officer\, The Arc MinnesotaPaula Sandoval — Supervising Investigator\, Disability Rights California \n\n\n\nModerated by: Claudia Castillo Ayala\, PhD student in Disability Studies\, University of Illinois Chicago \n\n\n\nThis conversation will bring together disability and immigration justice leaders to examine: \n\n\n\n\nHow immigration enforcement affects disabled immigrants and mixed-status families in real-world settings\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat disability-related accommodations and protections should be expected and demanded\n\n\n\n\n\nHow advocates and service providers can challenge policies that overlook disabled people\n\n\n\n\n\nPractical\, community-centered steps to support safety and dignity before\, during\, and after enforcement encounters\n\n\n\n\nWe will also explore what Centers for Independent Living\, disability-serving entities\, and immigration advocacy organizations can do to strengthen support for immigrant communities with disabilities. Attendees will be invited to share additional questions\, topic needs\, and recommendations for future panelists\, so we can continue building disability-inclusive immigrant justice spaces. We hope you will join us. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/webinar-being-an-immigrant-and-disabled-in-the-u-s/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Being-an-Immigrant-and-Disabled-in-the-US-Defending-Civil-Rights-Under-Escalating-Federal-Enforcement.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T212615Z CREATED:20250716T212614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T212615Z UID:10001834-1772715600-1772721000@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-4/2026-03-05/ 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:20260227T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T200000 DTSTAMP:20260129T200809Z CREATED:20260129T200808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T200809Z UID:10001927-1772215200-1772222400@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-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T150000 DTSTAMP:20260401T181000Z CREATED:20260112T213928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181000Z UID:10001592-1772024400-1772031600@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-2/2026-02-25/ 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:20260221T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260129T200011Z CREATED:20260129T195952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T200011Z UID:10001944-1771687800-1771693200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Equipment Loan Social DESCRIPTION:Grab a snack\, meet the Cultural Access Collab team\, and learn all about their equipment loan program! \n\n\n\nJoin us on February 21st from 3:30 – 5:00pm at Access Living for a hands on tour of everything in the Cultural Access Collab’s Equipment Loan Program! Their Equipment Loan offers captioning equipment\, assistive listening devices\, and audio description kits to organizations and artists throughout Chicago FOR FREE! \n\n\n\nCome check out what we have available and meet and greet with other folks in the Collab Community! Register today! This event is perfect for those involved in arts orgs and individual artists wanting to explore expanding the accessibility of their events. \n\n\n\nEquipment Loan Social Registration URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/equipment-loan-social/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/equipmentloansocial.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260129T200412Z CREATED:20260129T200412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T200412Z UID:10001923-1771678800-1771686000@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-3/2026-02-21/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T160000 DTSTAMP:20251015T210040Z CREATED:20251010T221156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T210040Z UID:10001900-1771513200-1771516800@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-2/2026-02-19/ 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:20260219T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T143000 DTSTAMP:20251015T205836Z CREATED:20251010T222504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T205836Z UID:10001908-1771507800-1771511400@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/2026-02-19/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T200849Z CREATED:20250716T200325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T200849Z UID:10001654-1771506000-1771511400@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-2/2026-02-19/ 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:20260211T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260401T181000Z CREATED:20260112T213928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181000Z UID:10001930-1770814800-1770822000@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-2/2026-02-11/ 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:20260210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T190000 DTSTAMP:20260129T195525Z CREATED:20260129T195318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T195525Z UID:10001943-1770746400-1770750000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:I IDENTIFY AS BLIND: Lachi in conversation with Karen Tamley DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening celebrating Lachi’s new book\, “I IDENTIFY AS BLIND: A Brazen Celebration of Disability Culture\, Identity\, and Power“. Lachi will be in conversation with Access Living’s President and CEO Karen Tamley who will moderate a conversation about the book (word is Lachi will likely sing to open up the event). Women and Children First Book Store will also be on site to support the event and sell copies of the book– be sure to get your signed copy! \n\n\n\nLachi Book Talk Registration URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/i-identify-as-blind-lachi-in-conversation-with-karen-tamley/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lachibooktalk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T212615Z CREATED:20250716T212614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T212615Z UID:10001833-1770296400-1770301800@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-4/2026-02-05/ 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:20260130T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260129T200639Z CREATED:20260129T200638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T200639Z UID:10001926-1769796000-1769803200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:deCRIPtion Workshop (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Virtual WorkshopsOur virtual workshops typically run from 6PM – 8PM (CST). Register for the January 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-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260401T181000Z CREATED:20260112T213928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181000Z UID:10001591-1769605200-1769612400@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-2/2026-01-28/ 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:20260124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T150000 DTSTAMP:20251119T162242Z CREATED:20251119T162241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T162242Z UID:10001922-1769259600-1769266800@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.  URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/decription-workshop-in-person/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T160000 DTSTAMP:20251015T210040Z CREATED:20251010T221156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T210040Z UID:10001899-1768489200-1768492800@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-2/2026-01-15/ 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:20260115T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T143000 DTSTAMP:20251015T205836Z CREATED:20251010T222504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T205836Z UID:10001907-1768483800-1768487400@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/2026-01-15/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T200849Z CREATED:20250716T200325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T200849Z UID:10001653-1768482000-1768487400@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-2/2026-01-15/ 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:20260101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260101T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T212615Z CREATED:20250716T212614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T212615Z UID:10001832-1767272400-1767277800@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-4/2026-01-01/ 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:20251230T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T173000 DTSTAMP:20230825T193409Z CREATED:20230825T193407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T193409Z UID:10000659-1767110400-1767115800@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/2025-12-30/ 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:20251226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251226T200000 DTSTAMP:20251201T151230Z CREATED:20251119T162714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T151230Z UID:10001929-1766772000-1766779200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:deCRIPtion Workshop (virtual) DESCRIPTION:Virtual WorkshopsOur virtual workshops typically run from 6PM – 8PM (CST). Register for the December 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T150000 DTSTAMP:20250225T192535Z CREATED:20250225T192532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T192535Z UID:10001590-1766581200-1766588400@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. Zoom information is the same for every meeting. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 835 9350 5009 \n\n\n\nPasscode: AL2025 \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13126266799\,\,83593505009# US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n+13092053325\,\,83593505009# US \n\n\n\nDial by your location \n\n\n\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n\n\n\n• +1 309 205 3325 US URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-meeting/2025-12-24/ 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:20251222T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T150000 DTSTAMP:20241120T195714Z CREATED:20241120T195713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T195714Z UID:10001525-1766410200-1766415600@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Taskforce for Attendant Services DESCRIPTION:TFAS works to improve healthcare equity and home and community-based services (HCBS) for people with disabilities through its various campaigns.  \n\n\n\nMeetings take place on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 1:30pm-3pm. Meetings are hybrid. You can attend in person at Access Living or via Zoom.  \n\n\n\nZoom InformationLink to Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 889 8874 2609Passcode: AL2024 \n\n\n\nJoin the Taskforce and make your voice heard!!  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions please contact Ryan McGraw at rmcgraw@accessliving.org or 312-640-2125. ASL interpretation provided. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/taskforce-for-attendant-services/2025-12-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan McGraw":MAILTO:rmcgraw@accessliving.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T150000 DTSTAMP:20251201T151435Z CREATED:20251201T151435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T151435Z UID:10001921-1766235600-1766242800@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. Register for the December workshop here URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/decription-workshop-in-person-2/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR