We believe that people with disabilities deserve an inclusive society and self-directed lives. We fight accordingly.

Chicago
Joined December 2009
On Jan 1, HB 4758 goes into effect across Illinois, preventing companies from requiring new hires have a driver’s licenses except for positions where driving is an essential job function. Find out what that means for your business at our upcoming webinar: accessliving.org/series/acce…
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This Wednesday, join us for a free Medical Supply Swap event! Donate your new or gently used items and take what you need from a variety of supplies and equipment. Learn more at accessliving.org/events/
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Next month, Chicagoans elect all 21 school board members. More than 1 in 4 CPS students has a disability, so where the board stands on disability issues is critical in ensuring they have the resources to thrive. Explore where the candidates stand: accessliving.org/schools-202…
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Building community is vital to making change happen, and our TFAS group—which organizes for healthcare equity—put that idea into action this wee with a visit to the Obama Presidential Center for lunch on the John Lewis Plaza. Learn more about TFAS here: accessliving.org/tfas
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Being independent means knowing how to manage your money.💰 Access Living’s Money Management classes explore how disabled people can take control of their finances and reach their goals. Join us on Thursday this fall online or in-person. Register now at accessliving.org/money
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Big things are happening at Access Living! We are proud to announce that in 2027, Access Living will open a new location in Auburn Gresham in the heart of Chicago's South Side. Read more about this historic expansion: accessliving.org/newsroom/bl…
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Community members, mental health workers, and disability rights advocates are invited to join us this Wednesday for an online info session to understand CESSA, Illinois’ mobile crisis response system. Visit our website to register: accessliving.org/event/fight…
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Congratulations to Access Living Arts and Culture Coordinator Sandie Yi for being recognized as a @3Arts Awards recipient! Read more about Sandie and her work exploring "disability ways of being, making, and relating": 3arts.org/artist/sandie-yi/
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Medicaid eligibility changes today for immigrants and non-citizens. Find out who may lose coverage, who still qualifies, and options that are still available to help access healthcare: accessliving.org/newsroom/bl…
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You give us energy by joining meetings and taking bold action. You give us time by listening, sharing, speaking up. You give us talent by thinking outside the box—even when obstacles seem everywhere. We see you, we thank you. #WeekOfGratitude #AccessLiving bit.ly/4nLFeCI
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14th ANNUAL BEYOND THE WATERS BEACH PARTY SUNDAY! AUGUST 10, 2025 12PM to 5PM at Osterman Beach. FREE PARKING & PACE DROP-OFF ST. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church 5649 N. Sheridan Road. Register: eventbrite.com/e/2025-beyond…
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Join Access Living's Organizing Team for our 5 week Building Our Power Together/Construyendo Poder Juntos Training! During this training you'll learn key elements to Community Organizing, and how to apply them to real life scenarios. Apply by 8/18. forms.office.com/Pages/Desig…
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Why is it so expensive to build affordable housing in Chicago? One recent West Side development clocked in at $884,000 per affordable unit. blockclubchi.co/45nRliO
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7/30: Building Our Power Together/Construyendo Poder Juntos Training Orientation! During this orientation you will learn about the key sessions of the training, training details and how to apply. Virtual event, 4-6pm, on Zoom. Register here: bit.ly/3IJl5Ot
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