Volunteer Opportunities – Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022
01.14.22Martin Luther King Jr. Day is often seen as an opportunity to volunteer or give back to our communities. Below,...
Winter is Here. Chicago Snow and Cold Weather Resources 2021-2022
12.14.21As a person with a disability, do you have specific things you do when cold weather arrives or to help...
Access Living Mourns the Death of Bob Dole
12.05.21CHICAGO — December 5, 2021 — Access Living joins many in the disability community today in mourning the death of former United States...
Didn’t We Say We Would ‘Never Forget’?
09.10.21Editor’s Note: To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Bridget Hayman, Director of Communications at Access Living, shares a personal...
Eviction Moratorium Ends on 10/3/21: Eviction & Housing Resources
09.09.21As the eviction moratorium comes to a close this month, many people are facing the loss of their housing. Below...
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...