Our building is closed today and until further notice because of water damage. Access Living staff is working remotely. Look for more updates to be posted here as they become available.

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July 26th, 2022: Disability Advocates Getting it Done

07.26.22

In the spirit of celebrating disability achievement in the struggle to realize our fullest personal liberation, we're sharing exciting news...

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This Saturday: Chicago Disability Pride Parade is Back!

07.21.22

Access Living friends and allies, This Saturday July 23, the Chicago Disability Pride Parade is back and in person! Access Living...

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Coexisting with COVID: Coping with Stress and Anxiety

07.19.22

As people with disabilities, we are used to isolation due to mobility issues and lack of effective transportation. This causes...

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Coexisting with COVID: Hybrid Work Spaces Elevate Work/Life Balance

07.14.22

As the world moved toward a hybrid approach to working, Neil Anderson, Director of Finance and Administration at Access Living,...

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We Should Not Be Extraordinary — Shifting the Narrative about Disability and Success

06.28.22

Editor’s Note: This post was written by guest writer Devin Adams. She is a recent graduate from Penn State University,...

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Celebrate Juneteenth 2022

06.08.22

Virtual Presentation and Tour Virtual Event In-Person and Virtual Event For the second year in the row, Chicagoland Disabled People...

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Earth Day 2022

04.22.22

It’s been over 50 years since peace activist John McConnell first asked the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization...

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Check It Out! Access Living Spring 2022 Legislative Roundup

04.11.22

Access Living friends and allies, The Illinois spring legislative session has wrapped up! Today, we'd like to share a lot of...

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Testimony in Support of SB 289, the Accessible Vote By Mail Act

04.07.22

In April of 2022, the Illinois House Ethics and Elections committee held a hearing on a proposed bill package concerning...

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Volunteer Opportunities – Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022

01.14.22

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

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