Snow Outside in Chicago? Let’s #PlowTheSidewalks
02.03.22Access Living friends and allies, 11 inches of snow yesterday, with more possible today! That means it's the perfect time to...
Statement: Illinois Budget for FY 2023
02.03.22Governor Pritzker announced yesterday his full budget proposal for the State of Illinois for Fiscal Year 2023. At a time...
Illinois Action Alert! HSP Spouse Exception, Hearing Aid Insurance, Legislative Accessibility Act
01.31.22Here in Illinois, we are now swinging into a busy period with our state legislature. We've been compiling and reviewing bills...
Statement: Board of Education Prioritizes Busing for Disabled Students
01.27.22The resolution passed yesterday by the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education to prioritize busing for disabled students is...
Hospitals, the Omicron Variant, and Your Rights
01.19.22The number of Omicron cases in Illinois has begun to stabilize, but hospitalization numbers remain high. When patient numbers are...
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,...
Action Alert: Support the Illinois Legislative Accessibility Act
01.12.22Access Living friends and allies, The opportunity to engage directly with your elected officials is one of the most important...
Access Living Files Lawsuit to Protect Civil Rights of People in Recovery
01.11.22CHICAGO, Ill. – Haymarket Center, Chicago’s largest nonprofit substance use disorder treatment center, filed a federal discrimination lawsuit today seeking...
Happy New Year! Public Testimony Opportunity on Community Integration in Illinois
01.04.22Access Living friends and allies, Happy 2022! This year, our advocacy work is starting off with a bang. Not only is...
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...