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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-2/2026-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Organizing,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260814T212352Z
CREATED:20260814T211448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T212352Z
UID:10001957-1789988400-1789992000@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/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Online – Google Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T143000
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CREATED:20260814T213243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T214446Z
UID:10001962-1790083800-1790087400@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Topic of the Month: New Eclipse Community Alliance
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss and learn about the programs and services provided by New Eclipse Community Alliance (NECA).Who is this session for? Survivors of gun violence living with a disability or anyone who knows a survivor of gun violence living with a disability.
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/topic-of-the-month-new-eclipse-community-alliance/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260922T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T210128Z
CREATED:20250805T134537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T210128Z
UID:10001952-1790089200-1790092800@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:In-Person 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/2026-09-22/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260401T181000Z
CREATED:20260112T213928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181000Z
UID:10001599-1790168400-1790175600@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting
DESCRIPTION: \n    \n    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-2/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T143000
DTSTAMP:20250716T212615Z
CREATED:20250716T212614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T212615Z
UID:10001841-1790859600-1790865000@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-4/2026-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Organizing,Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T153000
DTSTAMP:20261005T175614Z
CREATED:20261005T173925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T175614Z
UID:10001966-1791381600-1791387000@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Fight Right! Community Emergency Services & Supports Act (CESSA) Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Community members\, mental health workers\, and disability rights advocates are invited to join us for an online info session to understand Illinois’ mobile crisis response system. \n\n\n\n\nExplore CESSA: Goals\, history\, and statutory requirements of the act\n\n\n\n911 and 988 integration: How call centers and mobile crisis teams work together\n\n\n\nCommunity impact: How non-police crisis response protects people with disabilities and mental health neds\n\n\n\nImplementation timeline: Updates on local rollout across Illinois\n\n\n\nQ&A: Get answers to community question on how to get involved\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n     \n    \n    Jessica Gimeno\, MPPA \n          Mental Health Policy Analyst \n              jgimeno@accessliving.org \n              (312) 640-2145
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/fight-right-community-emergency-services-supports-act-cessa-info-session/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260401T181000Z
CREATED:20260112T213928Z
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UID:10001938-1791982800-1791990000@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting
DESCRIPTION: \n    \n    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-2/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T190000
DTSTAMP:20261008T161244Z
CREATED:20261007T203305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T161244Z
UID:10001967-1791993600-1792004400@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Medical Supplies Swap
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Access Living Mutual Aid (ALMA) and Clean Air Club\, join us to redistribute new/gently used medical supplies for the community. Bring a donation and take what you need from an array of medical supplies\, adaptive tools\, sensory items\, and other useful disability-related supplies. All items are first come\, first serve.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat items can I donate to the swap?\n\n\n\n\nUnopened medical supplies such as gloves\, bandages\, alcohol wipes\, masks\, be pads\, incontinence supplies\, menstrual supplies\, ostomy supplies\, feeding tube supplies\n\n\n\nUnopened/clean adaptive tools and physical therapy supplies such as cooking utensils\, office supplies\, hobby equipment\, and toys\n\n\n\nUnopened/clean sensory tools\, including stim toys\, ear defenders\, and weighted items\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat items will not be accepted?\n\n\n\n\nMedication\n\n\n\nUsed/open single-use supplies\, such as needles\, tubing\, diapers\, toothbrushes\n\n\n\nMobility aids including wheelchairs\, canes\, crutches\, etc.\n\n\n\nDirty or damaged items\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent accessibility info: \n\n\n\n\nMasking is encouraged\n\n\n\nStep-free entrance with automatic doors\n\n\n\nAccessible restrooms\n\n\n\nLow-sensory space on site\n\n\n\nAir purifiers\n\n\n\nScent-free space\n\n\n\nASL and Spanish language interpretation provided\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n     \n    \n    Christopher Ramos \n          Community Organizer – Latinx and Immigration \n              cramos@accessliving.org \n              (312) 640-2210
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/medical-supplies-swap-event/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T143000
DTSTAMP:20250716T200849Z
CREATED:20250716T200325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T200849Z
UID:10001662-1792069200-1792074600@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-2/2026-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Organizing,Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T160000
DTSTAMP:20261008T165454Z
CREATED:20261008T163913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T165454Z
UID:10001968-1792420200-1792425600@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Accessible Job Application Webinar
DESCRIPTION:HB 4758 goes into effect January 1 \, 2027\,  preventing businesses of 15 or more employees from requiring new hires hold a driver’s licenses\, unless driving is an essential function of employment.  Join one of three webinars this fall—Oct 19\, Nov 13\, Dec 9—to learn how you as an employer can ensure compliance with the new law.  \n\n\n\n(Webinars will cover the same content on each date—you only need to attend one.) \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by Access Living and Great Lakes ADA Center
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/accessible-job-application-webinar/2026-10-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260814T212352Z
CREATED:20260814T211448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T212352Z
UID:10001958-1793012400-1793016000@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/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:Online – Google Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T143000
DTSTAMP:20260814T214426Z
CREATED:20260814T213429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T214426Z
UID:10001963-1793107800-1793111400@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Topic of the Month: Hope Center Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Ready for a fresh start? Hope Center Foundation’s Work Readiness Training and Job Placement Assistance program is designed to help victims of violence overcome barriers\, prepare for employment\, and connect with opportunities that lead to lasting success.Who is this session for? Survivors of gun violence living with a disability or anyone who knows a survivor of gun violence living with a disability.
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/topic-of-the-month-hope-center-foundation/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T210128Z
CREATED:20250805T134537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T210128Z
UID:10001953-1793113200-1793116800@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:In-Person 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/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260401T181000Z
CREATED:20260112T213928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181000Z
UID:10001600-1793192400-1793199600@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting
DESCRIPTION: \n    \n    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-2/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T143000
DTSTAMP:20250716T212615Z
CREATED:20250716T212614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T212615Z
UID:10001842-1793883600-1793889000@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-4/2026-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Organizing,Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260401T181000Z
CREATED:20260112T213928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181000Z
UID:10001939-1794402000-1794409200@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting
DESCRIPTION: \n    \n    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-2/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T160000
DTSTAMP:20261008T165454Z
CREATED:20261008T163913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T165454Z
UID:10001971-1794580200-1794585600@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Accessible Job Application Webinar
DESCRIPTION:HB 4758 goes into effect January 1 \, 2027\,  preventing businesses of 15 or more employees from requiring new hires hold a driver’s licenses\, unless driving is an essential function of employment.  Join one of three webinars this fall—Oct 19\, Nov 13\, Dec 9—to learn how you as an employer can ensure compliance with the new law.  \n\n\n\n(Webinars will cover the same content on each date—you only need to attend one.) \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by Access Living and Great Lakes ADA Center
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/accessible-job-application-webinar/2026-11-13/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260814T212352Z
CREATED:20260814T211448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T212352Z
UID:10001959-1794826800-1794830400@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/2026-11-16/
LOCATION:Online – Google Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T143000
DTSTAMP:20260814T214418Z
CREATED:20260814T213627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T214418Z
UID:10001964-1794922200-1794925800@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Topic of the Month: Westside Health Authority (WHA)
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss and learn about WHA’s programs\, which include mentoring individuals with reentry backgrounds seeking employment\, info about their Wellness Center\, as well as various community programs and services. \n\n\n\nWho is this session for? Survivors of gun violence living with a disability or anyone who knows a survivor of gun violence living with a disability.
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/topic-of-the-month-westside-health-authority-wha/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T210128Z
CREATED:20250805T134537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T210128Z
UID:10001954-1794927600-1794931200@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:In-Person 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/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T143000
DTSTAMP:20250716T200849Z
CREATED:20250716T200325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T200849Z
UID:10001663-1795093200-1795098600@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-2/2026-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Organizing,Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260112T215748Z
CREATED:20260112T215748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T215748Z
UID:10001940-1795179600-1795186800@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 884 8962 0355Passcode: AL2026 \n\n\n\n—One tap mobile+13126266799\,\,88489620355# US (Chicago) +13092053325\,\,88489620355# US \n\n\n\nJoin instructionsQuestions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. \n\n\n\n\n     \n    \n    Iliana Rivera Haven \n          Community Organizer – Housing \n              irhaven@accessliving.org \n              (312) 640-2158
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-meeting-nov-20-2026/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T143000
DTSTAMP:20250716T212615Z
CREATED:20250716T212614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T212615Z
UID:10001843-1796302800-1796308200@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-4/2026-12-03/
CATEGORIES:Organizing,Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T113000
DTSTAMP:20261008T165454Z
CREATED:20261008T163913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T165454Z
UID:10001970-1796810400-1796815800@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Accessible Job Application Webinar
DESCRIPTION:HB 4758 goes into effect January 1 \, 2027\,  preventing businesses of 15 or more employees from requiring new hires hold a driver’s licenses\, unless driving is an essential function of employment.  Join one of three webinars this fall—Oct 19\, Nov 13\, Dec 9—to learn how you as an employer can ensure compliance with the new law.  \n\n\n\n(Webinars will cover the same content on each date—you only need to attend one.) \n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by Access Living and Great Lakes ADA Center
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/accessible-job-application-webinar/2026-12-09/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260112T221539Z
CREATED:20260112T221538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T221539Z
UID:10001941-1796821200-1796828400@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 815 9562 9472  \n\n\n\nPasscode: AL2026 \n\n\n\n—One tap mobile +13092053325\,\,81595629472# US +13126266799\,\,81595629472# US (Chicago) \n\n\n\nJoin instructions \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. \n\n\n\n\n     \n    \n    Iliana Rivera Haven \n          Community Organizer – Housing \n              irhaven@accessliving.org \n              (312) 640-2158
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-meeting-dec-2026/2026-12-09/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260814T212352Z
CREATED:20260814T211448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T212352Z
UID:10001960-1797246000-1797249600@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/2026-12-14/
LOCATION:Online – Google Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T143000
DTSTAMP:20260814T214345Z
CREATED:20260814T213948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T214345Z
UID:10001965-1797341400-1797345000@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:Topic of the Month: Metropolitan Family Services
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss and learn about the various programs and services provided by Metropolitan Family Services. \n\n\n\nWho is this session for? Survivors of gun violence living with a disability or anyone who knows a survivor of gun violence living with a disability.
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/topic-of-the-month-metropolitan-family-services/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T210128Z
CREATED:20250805T134537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T210128Z
UID:10001955-1797346800-1797350400@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:In-Person 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/2026-12-15/
LOCATION:Access Living\, 115 West Chicago Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60654\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260112T221539Z
CREATED:20260112T221538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T221539Z
UID:10001942-1797426000-1797433200@www.accessliving.org
SUMMARY:DRACH Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 815 9562 9472  \n\n\n\nPasscode: AL2026 \n\n\n\n—One tap mobile +13092053325\,\,81595629472# US +13126266799\,\,81595629472# US (Chicago) \n\n\n\nJoin instructions \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Iliana Rivera Haven. \n\n\n\n\n     \n    \n    Iliana Rivera Haven \n          Community Organizer – Housing \n              irhaven@accessliving.org \n              (312) 640-2158
URL:https://www.accessliving.org/event/drach-meeting-dec-2026/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom
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