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Organizing Program Orientation and Advocacy for Chicago’s RAP/TAP Program

07.30.25

Today, we have two important opportunities for Chicago area disability advocates! Are you interested in learning how to do community...

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It’s time to celebrate disability pride in Chicago!

07.24.25

Access Living friends and allies, It’s time to celebrate Disability Pride in Chicago!  This year, the Grand Marshal is Commissioner...

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Time Correction – KIP is TODAY at 2:30 pm Central

07.16.25

We were made aware that we needed to correct the time for today's Knowledge is Power session. It will begin...

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07.08.25

Access Living and ICDD advocates lead a presentation on what the OBBB means for people with disabilities, what we can...

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Reconciliation Bill Passes Congress; Join Our Community Briefing on Tuesday July 8

07.03.25

Disappointing news… Despite intense pressure from Medicaid advocates, the U.S. House passed the budget reconciliation bill 218 to 214 at...

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Transportation Advocacy Town Hall at Access Living: July 10, 2025

07.02.25

Access Living friends and allies, Transportation has always been a huge issue for people with disabilities. Here in Chicagoland, we...

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Calls Needed to Key Members of Congress! Let’s Save Medicaid and SNAP

07.02.25

Access Living friends and allies, All disability advocates' eyes need to be on Washington, DC today. The U.S. Senate passed...

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Join Us for Transportation Advocacy, July 10 and 12

07.02.25

Access Living friends and allies, Transportation has always been a huge issue for people with disabilities. Here in Chicagoland, we...

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We need to keep up the pressure to oppose any cuts to Medicaid and SNAP

06.30.25

Access Living friends and allies,  This past weekend, the Senate released their version of the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill”...

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TAKE ACTION NOW: Senate Expected to Move Reconciliation Bill Today

06.27.25

Access Living friends and allies,  Today, we expect to see important movement on the U.S. Senate version of the federal...

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