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Access Living Federal Updates; RSVP for Community Dinner March 27

03.14.25

It’s been a heck of a week, and we’d like to catch up on a few things with you. Don’t...

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Advocacy Alerts

Illinois Assisted Suicide Action Alert: Your Witness Slip Needed!

03.05.25

ACTION ALERT! Stop assisted suicide, also known as medical aid in dying (MAID). SB 9 and HB 1328, which would...

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Knowledge is Power Series: March 5, 2025

03.03.25

Access Living friends and allies, If you're looking to learn more about how possible Medicaid cuts, changes to our Department...

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Support Incarcerated Disabled People’s Rights

02.28.25

Right now, in Illinois, incarcerated people with disabilities are fighting for their right to education, employment, and humanity. We have...

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Events

Save the Date: Disability Day of Mourning Vigil and Open Mic Night on 2/28/25

02.14.25

Zoom registration: https://go.uic.edu/DDOMZoom25Please join us on Friday, February 28, 2025 for the Chicago Disability Day of Mourning Vigil. Our theme for...

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Support People with Disabilities in Illinois. Sign on now!

02.13.25

Access Living is advocating for state legislation that impacts the lives of disabled Illinoisans, and we need your help! These...

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Action Alert: Save Section 504

02.12.25

In September 2024, 17 states filed a court case against the United States government. The states want to get rid...

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Let’s Talk About Medicaid: Knowledge is Power

02.11.25

If you're looking to learn more about how possible Medicaid cuts could affect people with disabilities, come join us tomorrow!...

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Advocacy Alerts

Upcoming Access Living Events!

02.07.25

Looking for ways to connect with the Access Living community? We’d like to share about several events we have coming...

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Advocacy Alerts

ACT NOW! National Medicaid Day of Action #HandsOffMyMedicaid

02.06.25

As we shared yesterday, a number of dangerous changes are being proposed to shrink Medicaid. Millions of people rely on...

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