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Welcome to the Chicago Mayoral Candidates Disability Forum!

As the race for Chicago’s Mayor ramps up, Chicago-based Access Living, will host a forum for candidates. The event will feature questions submitted by voters focused on the candidates’ experience with disability rights, laws and access enforcement; plans for the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities; increasing access to healthcare, transportation and education, and creating a welcoming and accessible city.
2018 Sip & Savor

2018 Sip & Savor Fall Fundraiser

Join us for red wine tasting and some sweet and savory fall treats as we celebrate Access Living’s youth employment program. All proceeds go towards operating support for Access Living’s programs and services.

Access Chicago from the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Chicago’s premier exposition of products and services for people with disabilities
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Happy Holidays from Access Living

See You in 2019

Access Living will be closed through January 1. We will re-open for regular business hours on Wednesday, January 2.

Court Rules Lawsuit Against Uber for ADA Violations Can Continue

Holding Rideshare Companies to ADA Will Expand Access to Underserved Population

CHICAGO - Judge Manish S. Shah of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, issued a decision Monday allowing a lawsuit to proceed against Uber Technologies, Inc. for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

2018 Chicago Mayoral Candidates Disability Forum

Transcript / Realtime File

Read the full unedited transcript of the 2019 Chicago Mayoral Candidates Disability Forum
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Access Living: 2016 and Beyond

A conversation with President & CEO Marca Bristo

A conversation with Access Living President & CEO Marca Bristo about goals and challenges in 2016 and the years ahead

Black History Month and People with Disabilities

By Timotheus Gordon

A blog post about the role of black people with disabilities in history. The author is Timotheus Gordon, a disability advocate, member of Advance Youth Leadership Power, and author of @BlackAutist, a blog where posts are focused on not only #autismacceptance but also issues & news surrounding autistic #peopleofcolor.

The Illinois State of the State and Access Living

Today, Access Living will engage with the community in Springfield and Chicago for State of the State Activities
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The Bullhorn - Volume 76

The Newsletter of Access Living

Volume 76 of the Bullhorn, the Newsletter of Access Living, published in June of 2012.

The Bullhorn -- Volume 96

The Newsletter of Access Living

For download, a word version of Access Living’s Newsletter

The Bullhorn Volume 73

The Newsletter of Access Living

Volume 73 of the Bullhorn, the Newsletter of Access Living, published in January 2012
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Gaelynn Lea: An Evening of Conversation and Song

Violinist and songwriter Gaelynn Lea is coming to Access Living at 6:30 pm on Friday February 15th, 2019 for an intimate evening of conversation and song featuring her unique takes on traditional fiddle tunes and haunting original songs. She making a stop in Chicago, IL as a part of her album release tour for her newest recording, Learning How to Stay. This wheelchair accessible show is all-ages.

Court Rules Lawsuit Against Uber for ADA Violations Can Continue

Holding Rideshare Companies to ADA Will Expand Access to Underserved Population

CHICAGO - Judge Manish S. Shah of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, issued a decision Monday allowing a lawsuit to proceed against Uber Technologies, Inc. for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Access Living, 10 Advocacy Organizations Sponsor
Chicago Mayoral Candidate Forum

12 Candidates to Join Event Featuring Questions from Disability Voters

CHICAGO - As the 2019 race for Chicago’s Mayor gears up, Chicago-based Access Living and ten community partners will host a candidates’ forum from 3-6 p.m. today at Access Living focused on disability.
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Update on Healthcare Advocacy from Marca Bristo

Marca Bristo, Access Living’s President and CEO, provides an update on healthcare advocacy in DC. The video has American Sign Language interpretation

Adapt of Chicago Productions: A Brief History of the Disability Rights Movement

Marca Bristo speaks with ADAPT of Chicago Productions about the History of Disability Rights

Finding Hidden Talent: The Competitive Advantage of Employee with Disabilities

A talk from Access Living President & CEO Marca Bristo on employment and people with disabilities.
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