Right now, people in disability communities across the nation are feeling very anxious about potential changes to federally funded programs and civil rights protection. In this moment, many of us need to hear healing words of wisdom from experienced advocates who are intimately familiar with what it is like to live with a disability. How […]
TFAS works to improve healthcare equity and home and community-based services (HCBS) for people with disabilities through its various campaigns. Meetings 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. Zoom InformationLink to Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 889 8874 2609Passcode: AL2024 Join the […]
This information is in English first and in Spanish below. Este información está en inglés primero y en español a continuación. Presented by Access Living and the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities: Are you a disability advocate? Would you like to better understand how to make a difference at the federal level? How does Congress […]
This Valentine's Day, People Over Profit (POP) is hosting "Love Without Limits: A Valentine's Day Celebration of Disabled Empowerment". This event will be held at Access Living on February 13th and February 14th. On February 13th, join us from 1-2:30PM for a panel discussion with disability activists and organizers to discuss how marriage can impact SSI […]
A lunch and learn for consumers who previously completed financial literacy! Come to Access Living to enjoy some food and listen to a financial literacy presentation with new information as well as a refresher on past materials. We will be registering consumers for our personalized 1:1 coaching sessions. Gift card raffle for those who sign […]
Calling your inner fashionista! Let’s embrace your bodies and minds with art and creativity! In this 8-week group, we will make wearable art about disability and/or illness. This program is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. The location is at Access Living, 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654. WHEN? Wednesdays, […]
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.
TFAS works to improve healthcare equity and home and community-based services (HCBS) for people with disabilities through its various campaigns. Meetings 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. Zoom InformationLink to Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 889 8874 2609Passcode: AL2024 Join the […]
DRACH meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. Zoom information is the same for every meeting. Questions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 835 9350 5009 Passcode: AL2025 One tap mobile +13126266799,,83593505009# US (Chicago) +13092053325,,83593505009# US Dial by your location • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • […]
Calling your inner fashionista! Let’s embrace your bodies and minds with art and creativity! In this 8-week group, we will make wearable art about disability and/or illness. This program is brought to you by the Arts and Culture Project at Access Living and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. The location is at Access Living, 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60654. WHEN? Wednesdays, […]
