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...
The 2020 Census is Vital for People with Disabilities
01.24.202020 is a census year, which means the federal government is going to try and count every person in every...
#AmtrakAccessNow
01.21.20Last Friday, veteran disability reporter Joe Shapiro of NPR broke the national story that Amtrak sent Access Living an email...
Remembering the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
01.20.20Today, as we consider the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and begin the 30th anniversary year...
Fight Attacks On Social Security Disability Benefits
01.16.20Dear Access Living friends and allies, The Trump administration has proposed that Social Security disability recipients be re-evaluated every two...
Let’s Get Started: Disability Advocacy in 2020
01.06.20Dear Access Living friends and allies, 2020 is an important year for the disability community. It's the 30th anniversary year...
Action Alert: Protect Complex Rehabilitation Technology
12.13.19Dear Access Living friends and allies, Did you know that laws are in place that limit Medicare/Medicaid payments on critical...
Action Alert: Tell HUD to Release Fair Housing Funding
12.13.19Dear Access Living friends and allies, Since the day Access Living opened, one of the most important needs we have...
Protected: Disability Mayoral Candidates Forum – January 7, 2023
11.17.19The election for the next mayor of Chicago takes place in February of 2023. The Mayor's Office has substantial impact...