Due to water damage, our building is closed for repairs. We are continuing all our operations remotely and from a temporary office space until further notice.

Upcoming Events

 
 

“Re-Wired” Project

02.24.22

This is an open call for individuals and groups who feel unheard, misunderstood, marginalized, and invisible. It is an invitation...

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See ya, Stress! A Lunchtime Comics Workshop

12.14.21

We will meet for a lunchtime comics-making jam to de-stress! Katharine will lead brief cartooning warm-ups and a grounding exercise...

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Legacies & Lasting Impressions

11.10.21

This year, the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) is hosting 3Arts/Bodies of Work Fellow, Grishma Shah. Shah's first event will...

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(Virtual) Mental Health Support Group

11.03.21

Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold...

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B.Y.O.D. A Halloween Dog Hangout

10.20.21

We invite you to join us for an afternoon outdoor Halloween gathering with fellow disabled siblings, allies, and their dogs!...

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This June: Building Intersectional Disability Communities Through Art + Conversation Series

05.27.21

Creative space is important for advocates too! As some of you know, Access Living has an Arts & Culture initiative...

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DCAL Junior Artists-in-Residence Featured at La Grange Art League

04.13.21

This April, DCAL Junior Artists-in-Residence Justin Cooper and Genevieve Nutley are the featured guest artists at the La Grange Art...

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Advocacy Alerts

This Week at Access Living: Black History Month, Illinois Vaccine Town Hall, Disability Culture Activism Lab

02.01.21

Access Living friends and allies: This week at Access Living: We're kicking off Black History Month, there is a COVID-19...

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Advocacy Alerts

CHI Town Hall; Immigration News; DCAL Open Art Studio for Activists!

12.09.20

Access Living friends and allies: There's a LOT going on this week with some great advocacy opportunities and new announcements!...

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Announcing the 2020-21 Junior Artists in Residence

12.01.20

The Disability Culture Activism Lab is excited to have two amazing junior artists in residence on their team: Justin is...

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