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Reflecting on the Americans with Disabilities Act

07.26.19

Access Living today celebrates the 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark civil rights legislation that set the...

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Independent Living History

05.31.19

This history of the independent living movement stems from the fundamental principle that people with disabilities are entitled to the...

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Home Services Program Victories for Illinois

03.19.19

March 19, 2019 - Yesterday, the Pritzker administration and SEIU Healthcare Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas (SEIU HCIIMK) announced that an...

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Transcript – 2018 Chicago Mayoral Candidates Disability Forum

12.14.18

Below is the CART transcript of the Chicago Mayoral Candidates Forum on December 13, 2018. Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART)...

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Access Living CEO Marca Bristo on the 28th Anniversary of the ADA

07.26.18

Today is the 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — the landmark legislation that affirms people with...

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CTA Announces All Stations Accessible Program

07.21.18

“We are glad to see the CTA go beyond minimal compliance to universal accessibility of the system. It’s not only...

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Access Living Co-Hosts Disability Forum for IL Attorney General Candidates

02.12.18

Last week, Access Living and more than 30 disability groups statewide co-hosted a non-partisan forum for the Illinois Attorney General’s...

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