Do you own what you give? A reflection on the complexities and importance of embracing identity
06.28.21Editor’s Note: Our guest blogger today, Daniella Mazzio (she/her/hers), is a Chicago-based writer, administrator, performer, and advocate. She identifies as...
This June: Building Intersectional Disability Communities Through Art + Conversation Series
05.27.21Creative space is important for advocates too! As some of you know, Access Living has an Arts & Culture initiative...
Post COVID Workplace Accessibility: Where Are Our Allies?
05.10.21Editor’s Note: Laura Isaacs is a career executive assistant with over 20 years of experience in various industries including law,...
Financial Literacy is a Step to Financial Empowerment
04.19.21Editor's Note: Carleda Johnson is Access Living's Independent Living Skills Coordinator and the instructor in all of Access Living's financial...
DCAL Junior Artists-in-Residence Featured at La Grange Art League
04.13.21This April, DCAL Junior Artists-in-Residence Justin Cooper and Genevieve Nutley are the featured guest artists at the La Grange Art...
Celebrating International Women’s Day
03.09.21Access Living friends and allies: Access Living recognizes International Women's Day, a global celebration of all women and the ongoing...
Updates from Access Living: Protect Chicago Plus Vaccine Program; AL Town Hall Recordings Posted
02.23.21Today, we'd like to share important news about accessing the Covid-19 vaccine, especially for at-risk Black and brown communities in...
We’re Teaching Black History Month All Wrong
02.22.21About the Author: ShaRhonda is a Black woman unafraid to speak the truth about racism. She writes on diverse topics,...
Every Rose Has Its Thorn: Disability Representation on The Bachelor
02.17.21Editor’s Note: This article was co-written by Access Living Senior Attorney (and Bachelor enthusiast) Mary Rosenberg and Ashley Eisenmenger, Access...
Black History Month Events, February 2021
02.11.21Looking for ways to engage with Black History Month during Covid? Check the list below for a variety of virtual...