Organizing Program Orientation and Advocacy for Chicago’s RAP/TAP Program
07.30.25Today, we have two important opportunities for Chicago area disability advocates! Are you interested in learning how to do community...
It’s time to celebrate disability pride in Chicago!
07.24.25Access Living friends and allies, It’s time to celebrate Disability Pride in Chicago! This year, the Grand Marshal is Commissioner...
Transportation Advocacy Town Hall at Access Living: July 10, 2025
07.02.25Access Living friends and allies, Transportation has always been a huge issue for people with disabilities. Here in Chicagoland, we...
Update on Medicaid Fight in Congress, Take Action Today
06.26.25Access Living friends and allies, As of this morning, we have important new updates about the One Big, Beautiful Bill...
New Access Living Paper on Disability and Jail Decarceration
06.23.25Access Living friends and allies, Today, we’d like to share the release of our new paper on disability and the...
June 2025: Session Ends Without Passing Assisted Suicide!
06.01.25Access Living friends and allies, We are proud to announce that Illinois’ Assisted Suicide bill, SB 1950, was not called...
The Eddie Thomas Act (HB2397) Has Passed! Let’s Build on This Victory
05.23.25Access Living friends and allies, We are thrilled to share that HB2387 —the Eddie Thomas Act— has officially passed both...
Watch Online: Congressional Hearings on Health and Human Services
05.19.25Access Living friends and allies, This week, Congress will host three hearings related to the U.S. Department of Health and...
Knowledge is Power Webinar: Wed. May 7
05.06.25Are you stressed out about disability rights and funding at the national level right now? Many people are feeling overwhelmed...
RSVP for This Week’s Community Dinner; Join Us Saturday for a Medicaid SEIU Town Hall
04.22.25Community Dinner This Thursday The next Access Living Community Dinner is on Thursday, April 24! We’re so pleased with the enthusiastic response to...