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: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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T160000 DTSTAMP:20251015T210040Z CREATED:20251010T221156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T210040Z UID:10001898-1766070000-1766073600@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-2/2025-12-18/ 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:20251218T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T143000 DTSTAMP:20251015T205836Z CREATED:20251010T222504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T205836Z UID:10001906-1766064600-1766068200@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/2025-12-18/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T200849Z CREATED:20250716T200325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T200849Z UID:10001652-1766062800-1766068200@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-2/2025-12-18/ 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:20251208T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T150000 DTSTAMP:20241120T195714Z CREATED:20241120T195713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T195714Z UID:10001524-1765200600-1765206000@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/2025-12-08/ 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:20251204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T212615Z CREATED:20250716T212614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T212615Z UID:10001831-1764853200-1764858600@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-4/2025-12-04/ 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:20251126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251126T150000 DTSTAMP:20250225T192535Z CREATED:20250225T192532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T192535Z UID:10001588-1764162000-1764169200@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/2025-11-26/ 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:20251124T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T150000 DTSTAMP:20241120T195714Z CREATED:20241120T195713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T195714Z UID:10001523-1763991000-1763996400@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/2025-11-24/ 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:20251121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T200000 DTSTAMP:20251107T220848Z CREATED:20251107T220847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T220848Z UID:10001919-1763748000-1763755200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Arts and Culture - deCRIPtion workshop (virtual) DESCRIPTION:deCRIPtion:  storytelling and poetry workshops designed by and with disability community in mindThis month’s in-person deCRIPtion takes place at Access Living during MadMade\, a Mad Print Fair\, where you can meet Mad artists creating all kinds of prints\, find resources for mental health\, catch an artist panel – all in addition to attending our workshop: the brain is NOT a page: neurodiversity and poetics. \n\n\n\nThis worksop revels in the way neurodiverse brain loops\, hums\, fades\, sparks\, drifts and spirals. How it flashes fragments of sensation\, experience\, and feeling. This workshop leans into the mutable\, kaleidoschopc\, fluid\, recursive nature of neurodivergence as a driving force through working in fragmentation within form. This workshop asks: how do we translate the brain to the page?Register Here URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/arts-and-culture-decription-workshop-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/deCRIPtion.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T160000 DTSTAMP:20251015T210040Z CREATED:20251010T221156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T210040Z UID:10001897-1763650800-1763654400@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-2/2025-11-20/ 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:20251120T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T143000 DTSTAMP:20251015T205836Z CREATED:20251010T222504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T205836Z UID:10001905-1763645400-1763649000@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/2025-11-20/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T200849Z CREATED:20250716T200325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T200849Z UID:10001651-1763643600-1763649000@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-2/2025-11-20/ 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:20251115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T150000 DTSTAMP:20251107T154739Z CREATED:20251107T153835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T154739Z UID:10001918-1763211600-1763218800@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Arts and Culture - deCRIPtion workshop (in-person) DESCRIPTION:deCRIPtion:  storytelling and poetry workshops designed by and with disability community in mindThis month’s in-person deCRIPtion takes place at Access Living during MadMade\, a Mad Print Fair\, where you can meet Mad artists creating all kinds of prints\, find resources for mental health\, catch an artist panel – all in addition to attending our workshop: the brain is NOT a page: neurodiversity and poetics. \n\n\n\nThis worksop revels in the way neurodiverse brain loops\, hums\, fades\, sparks\, drifts and spirals. How it flashes fragments of sensation\, experience\, and feeling. This workshop leans into the mutable\, kaleidoschopc\, fluid\, recursive nature of neurodivergence as a driving force through working in fragmentation within form. This workshop asks: how do we translate the brain to the page?Register Here URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/arts-and-culture-decription-workshop-the-brain-is-not-a-page-in-person/ 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/2025/11/deCRIPtion.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T163000 DTSTAMP:20251109T214918Z CREATED:20251109T214918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T214918Z UID:10001920-1763208000-1763224200@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Arts and Culture - MadMade Print Fair DESCRIPTION:What is MadMade? \n\n\n\nA one-day\, community-centered celebration of art\, care\, and collective empowerment. This is not your average craft fair. MadMade Print Fair is a mad-positive\, disability-affirming space that celebrates the creative contributions of artists with lived experience of madness and mental health differences. We are building a space of connection and cultural power\, one that pushes back against both the clinical gaze and the romanticized tropes of mental illness. We are centering real people making real work which is bold\, joyful\, angry\, vulnerable\, experimental\, and unapologetically human. \n\n\n\nMadMade Print Fair is designed to celebrate\, support\, and showcase the creative work of artists living with psychiatric disabilities and mental health challenges. In addition to artist tables and programming\, the fair will feature a dedicated area for mental health and community resource sharing. \n\n\n\nMadMade Info Here (no registration required) \n\n\n\nThe Fair will feature: \n\n\n\n\nArtist tables: Selling prints\, zines\, and related work in a welcoming\, community-focused environment\n\n\n\nHybrid artist panel: Join a public conversation with local and national artists about your process and lived experience.\n\n\n\nDiscussion with the Center for Mad Culture: Explore how madness and art intersect\, disrupt\, and empower\n\n\n\nMental health & community resources: A dedicated area offering tools and support from peer-led and social justice-based organizations.\n\n\n\nAccessibility is central. The event will be hosted at Accessibility Living—a fully accessible venue with ramps\, elevators\, and ADA-compliant bathrooms and hallways.\n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to bring your full self. Let’s gather in community to share art that challenges\, heals\, connects\, and refuses to be silent. \n\n\n\nMadMade is organized by Dylan Sturdy in conjunction with Spudnik Press\, The Center for Mad Culture\, and Access Living \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, feel free to contact: madmade@spudnikpress.org URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/madmade-print-fair/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/madmade-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T190000 DTSTAMP:20251107T132221Z CREATED:20251107T131206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T132221Z UID:10001917-1762968600-1762974000@www.accessliving.org SUMMARY:Arts & Culture - The Risk Pictures: A conversation on Medical Care Relationships  DESCRIPTION:To commemorate Access Living’s latest art acquisition\, The Risk Pictures: Dr. Stephanie Kielb\, MD\, we invite you to an evening conversation on the care relationships between medical providers and members of the disability community\, featuring artist Riva Lehrer and Dr. Stephanie Kielb. \n\n\n\nAccess info and speaker bios available at registration link. URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/arts-culture-the-risk-pictures-a-conversation-on-medical-care-relationships/ LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.accessliving.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/the-risk-pictures.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T150000 DTSTAMP:20241120T195714Z CREATED:20241120T195713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T195714Z UID:10001522-1762781400-1762786800@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/2025-11-10/ 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:20251106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T143000 DTSTAMP:20250716T212615Z CREATED:20250716T212614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T212615Z UID:10001830-1762434000-1762439400@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-4/2025-11-06/ 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:20251027T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T150000 DTSTAMP:20241120T195714Z CREATED:20241120T195713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T195714Z UID:10001521-1761571800-1761577200@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/2025-10-27/ 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:20251022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T150000 DTSTAMP:20250225T192535Z CREATED:20250225T192532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T192535Z UID:10001586-1761138000-1761145200@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/2025-10-22/ 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:20251016T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T160000 DTSTAMP:20251015T210040Z CREATED:20251010T221156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T210040Z UID:10001895-1760626800-1760630400@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-2/2025-10-16/ 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 END:VCALENDAR