Highlights: Our Current Work on Illinois State Bills
03.08.21Access Living friends and allies, Here in Illinois, it is a very busy time for state policy advocacy. Our state...
Important Chicago Vaccine Updates: United Center, New In-Home Vaccination Program
03.03.21Today, we have important updates about Covid-19 vaccinations in the City of Chicago: United Center Vaccine Site: The new United...
March 1, 2021: Chicago Observes National Disability Day of Mourning
03.01.21Access Living friends and allies: Today, March 1, is the National Disability Day of Mourning. Each year, we pause to...
Challenges and Opportunities in Quality Affordable Health Care Coverage for People with Disabilities
02.26.21Editor's Note: Dr. Angel Love Miles is a healthcare policy analyst at Access Living. She authored this article for Protect...
State of Illinois Expands Vaccine Eligibility to People with Disabilities
02.25.21Access Living friends and allies: Today, the State of Illinois is officially expanding Phase 1B of its vaccine rollout plan...
Updates from Access Living: Protect Chicago Plus Vaccine Program; AL Town Hall Recordings Posted
02.23.21Today, we'd like to share important news about accessing the Covid-19 vaccine, especially for at-risk Black and brown communities in...
We’re Teaching Black History Month All Wrong
02.22.21About the Author: ShaRhonda is a Black woman unafraid to speak the truth about racism. She writes on diverse topics,...
Reminder! Community Covid Vaccine Q&A Tonight
02.18.21Today, for those who live in Chicago/Illinois, Access Living is hosting a town hall on the Covid-19 vaccine. Not only...
Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Proposed Budget for FY2022
02.18.21Access Living paid close attention yesterday to Governor Pritzker's rollout of his Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal. We applaud the...
ACTION ALERT: Contact Congress for HCBS Covid-19 Relief Funding!
02.17.21Access Living friends and allies: Today, disability advocates nationwide are participating in a national call in day to make sure...