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Individualized Peer Support + Art Therapy Sessions Through Access Living’s Arts & Culture Program

10.03.23

Through May 2024, Access Living's Arts & Culture Program is offering free, individualized peer support that incorporates aspects of art...

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#ADA33 Recap: This Week in Disability Pride

07.28.23

The ADA has been a beacon of hope and empowerment for our community. Though we know there remains work to...

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Great Disability Events Coming Up!

06.13.23

Access Living friends and allies, Community time is an important part of disability advocacy. It's what energizes us and keeps...

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Meet Lachi, the Award-Winning Artist, Singer, Songwriter at Access Living

06.13.23

Join us for an informal community conversation with this year’s recipient of the Lead On Award, Lachi! We are so...

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Celebrate Juneteenth 2023

06.12.23

Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition, UIC Disability Cultural Center, Access Living, the Chicago Disability Pride Parade, and the Institute on...

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“Stopping discrimination is only the first step.”

04.20.23

My name is Neelam Dhadankar and I’m the Healthcare and Home and Community Based Services Policy Analyst at Access Living....

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Volunteer Opportunities – Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023

01.11.23

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is often seen as an opportunity to volunteer or give back to our communities. Below,...

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Snow and Cold Weather Resources 2022-2023

12.19.22

As a person with a disability, do you have specific things you do when cold weather arrives or to help...

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Election Day Reflections for Disability Advocates

11.08.22

Access Living friends and allies, Today’s midterm election results will determine the future of our disability advocacy for the next...

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Making the Non-Case for Disabled Talent – NDEAM 2022

10.10.22

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. With lots of conversations happening in workplaces around disability, equity, inclusion, and accessibility,...

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