What Does the Illinois “Stay at Home” Order Mean for People with Disabilities?
03.20.20This afternoon the Governor announced an executive order to "stay at home" for the state of Illinois, starting March 21 at 5...
COVID-19 Update: Access Living Employees to Work from Home; Building Closed
03.13.20UPDATED -- May 24, 2021 -- Our top priority is the wellbeing of our consumers and staff members. With that...
Disability Rights Leaders Write to White House COVID-19 Taskforce
03.10.20Access Living was one of more than 60 disability advocacy organizations supporting the following letter. Access Living, along with more...
Access Living Sponsors Non-Partisan Candidates Forum
03.05.20Chicago - Chicago-based Access Living hosted the four candidates for State’s Attorney and the three for Clerk Thursday afternoon at...
Statement Regarding the Coronavirus
03.03.20The health and safety of our consumers and staff is our top priority at Access Living, so we want to...
Karen Tamley Access Living’s Next CEO
01.16.20CHICAGO – Access Living’s Board of Directors today announced that Karen Tamley has been named the next President and CEO...
Access Living Names New Board Members
01.14.20Chicago - Access Living, a leading force in the disability community in Chicago and nationwide, recently announced four predominant Chicago...
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Hears Oral Arguments in Access Living vs. Uber
12.09.19CHICAGO - The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments today in Access Living’s appeal of its dismissal from...
Report: Jails Overlook Opportunities to Address Disability Despite Prevalence of Disability in Jailed Population
12.04.19CHICAGO — Access Living today released a report highlighting the failure of the criminal justice system to adequately address and...
Access Living Applauds Sub-minimum Wage Phase Out
11.26.19CHICAGO - As part of the overall FY 2020 City budget, Chicago’s City Council today passed a budget package that...