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    PA Training

    PA Training
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a […]

    Teal graphic with white text that reads, "Training: Become a Personal Assistant."

    PA Training

    PA Training
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a […]

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    Advance Your Leadership Power

    Advance Your Leadership Power
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Advance Your Leadership Power meets on the first, third, and fifth (when applicable) Tuesdays of every month. All are welcome to join; AYLP members are people with disabilities, social justice advocates, and allies. At present, AYLP meetings take place on Zoom. Please contact Candace Coleman to get the link to the meeting.

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    DRACH Organizing Meeting

    DRACH Organizing Meeting
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    The Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing (DRACH) meets throughout the month. DRACH meetings are open to all; members are people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, and community allies. Attend via Zoom. **If you have technical difficulties with joining the Zoom meeting, please contact Cathleen O'Brien. Join Zoom Meeting Here Meeting ID: 824 9904 7906 […]

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    Disability Portraiture Project

    Disability Portraiture Project
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Disability Portraiture Project: Let’s talk about Mental Health! Do you find yourself feeling blue sometimes? Has the pandemic made you feel isolated and sometimes depressed? Join us for an in-person conversation about mental health! Share your stories and learn ways to nurture your mental well-being. You may choose to participate in as many sessions as you […]

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    RE-WIRED at Access Living

    RE-WIRED at Access Living
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Access Living is collaborating with THE RE-WIRED PROJECT to create work that represents our disability and/or Deaf community, culture and values. If you consider yourself a member of the disability, Deaf, neurodivergent or psychiatric survivor community, please join us. We will share conversations about mental health, and also learn to unleash our creativity together! Sign up […]

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    Taskforce for Attendant Services

    Taskforce for Attendant Services
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Taskforce for Attendant Services (TFAS) is made up of consumers with disabilities and personal assistants (PAs). Together, members organize and advocate for programs or campaigns that support personal care workers and independent living for people with disabilities. Contact Ryan McGraw with questions or to request an accommodation. How to attend: Join this TFAS meeting via […]

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    Step Ahead

    Step Ahead
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Step Ahead is an Access Living group for people with disabilities who previously lived in a nursing facility and are now living independently in the community. The group aims to provide knowledge, information, and community resources for people with disabilities who want to further develop their independence. This group also welcomes individuals who are currently in […]

    Teal graphic with white text that reads, "Training: Become a Personal Assistant."

    PA Training

    PA Training
    Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a […]