Big News for Language Access for Parents of Chicago Students with Disabilities
06.30.22Access Living friends and allies, This week, we have exciting news for families of students with disabilities. The announcement below...
Issues Affecting CPS Students with 504 Plans and IEPs: Listening Session for Parents (Virtual)
11.16.21As we approach 2022, Access Living seeks to identify the needs and concerns of CPS parents and students with 504...
Spring 2021 Illinois State Legislative Disability Roundup
06.03.21Access Living friends and allies: Late last night, the Illinois legislature finally adjourned the spring session. A $42 billion state...
Updates on Our Current Work on Illinois State Disability Bills
04.26.21Today, we'd like to update you on the status of several important disability-related bills in the Illinois legislature. Each year...
Action Alert: Support Illinois Bills for Students with Disabilities
03.22.21Dear Access Living friends and allies, We need your help TODAY to support TWO special education bills in the Illinois...
CPS Investment in First Floor Access Does Not Prioritize Needs of Disabled Students
08.25.20CHICAGO – Today Access Living published its annual review of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) special education budget for FY2021,...
Updates from Access Living: Disability and Education during Covid-19
05.07.20Dear Access Living friends and allies, Our message today is focused on education for students with disabilities, nationally and locally....
Remote Learning for Students with Disabilities
04.08.20Dear Access Living friends and allies, Today, we would like to share some important information regarding remote learning for students with disabilities during the...
4/6: Media Highlights and Resources from Access Living
04.06.20Dear Access Living friends and allies, It's the start of another work week here at Access Living, and we'd like...
Action Alert: Public Comments on ISBE’s Proposed Seclusion and Restraint Rules
02.03.20Dear Access Living friends and allies, Today we would like to ask you to send your comments and stories to...