• Inclusive Dance Workshop Series

    Inclusive Dance Workshop Series
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Co-Founders Maggie Bridger and Sydney Erlikh, along with guest facilitators from across the country, will lead a series of workshops focusing each week on key components of inclusive dance. Together, we will explore various dancemaking tools & concepts, dance techniques, and improvisational scores. Workshops meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8 pm CT beginning […]

    Patch it Up!

    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Access Living and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) present: Come join us to create patches and chat about disability! The patches we make can be a symbol of accomplishment, tell a personal story, and shine as a symbol of identity. Materials will be provided and all skill levels are welcome. To honor participants time […]

    PA Training: Vodak Library Branch

    Vodak-East Library Branch 3710 E. 106th St., Chicago, Illinois

    Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a […]

  • PA Training

    Roden Branch Library 6083 N. Northwest Library, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a […]

    Advance Your Leadership Power

    Advance Your Leadership Power
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    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. At present, AYLP meetings take place on Zoom. Please contact Candace Coleman to get the link to the meeting.

    PA Training

    Walker Library 11071 S. Hoyne, Chicago, Illinois

    Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a […]

    Step Ahead

    Step Ahead
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Step Ahead is an Access Living group for people with disabilities who previously lived in a nursing facility and are now living independently in the community. The group aims to provide knowledge, information, and community resources for people with disabilities who want to further develop their independence. This group also welcomes individuals who are currently in […]

    PA Training

    Lozano Branch Library 1805 S. Loomis Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a […]

    PA Training

    Austin-Irving Branch Library 6100 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a […]

    Taskforce for Attendant Services

    Taskforce for Attendant Services
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Taskforce for Attendant Services (TFAS) is made up of consumers with disabilities and personal assistants (PAs). Together, members organize and advocate for programs or campaigns that support personal care workers and independent living for people with disabilities. Contact Ryan McGraw with questions or to request an accommodation. How to attend: Join this TFAS meeting via […]