Action Alert! Illinois Legislative Accessibility Act
03.10.20Dear Access Living friends and allies, Today, we'd like to bring your attention to the new Illinois Legislative Accessibility Act,...
Action Alert: Help Protect Against Disability Discrimination in Housing
03.10.20The Fair Housing Act protects people with disabilities from discrimination in housing. One of the requirements under the Fair Housing...
Action Alert: #AffordableRxNOW
03.03.20Access Living is very concerned about the rising costs of prescription drugs. People with disabilities are often forced to pay...
Deadline Tomorrow! Submit Questions for Disability Candidates Forum for Cook County State’s Attorney and Clerk of the Circuit Court
02.17.20Dear Access Living friends and allies, On March 5th Access Living will once again be the site of a Disability...
Update on Assisted Suicide Advocacy in Illinois
02.12.20Dear Access Living friends and allies, Today, we'd like to update you on the ongoing advocacy efforts related to the...
TODAY, Action Needed! Stop Assisted Suicide Resolution in Evanston, Illinois
02.10.20Dear Access Living friends and allies, Tonight, the City of Evanston is expected to vote on a proposed resolution in...
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...
Action Alert: Protect Illinois Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices
01.30.20Since the Chicago Tribune/ProPublica investigation on the use of isolated seclusion rooms was published in November of 2019, public outrage...
Due Friday! Action Needed on SSI Eligibility Threat
01.28.20Disability advocates are rallying this week as we approach Friday's deadline for public input on proposed changes to Social Security...
Chicago Police Department Seeks Community Feedback
01.28.20In February, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) will have four community input opportunities on issues impacting people from many different...