We believe that people with disabilities deserve an inclusive society and self-directed lives. We fight accordingly.
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Access Living retweeted
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
Access Living retweeted
This week, we're proud to feature our partner @AccessLiving!
Michelle Garcia, Manager of Organizing and Community Development, spoke with CityKey about the advocacy work they do and the collaboration between Access Living and the @chicityclerk.
We're grateful for your support!
Access Living retweeted
People with disabilities are detained pretrial and incarcerated at higher rates than other groups.
A series of reports by @AccessLiving, @activatingchnge, @BazelonCenter, and the Center for Racial and Disability Justice at @NorthwesternU examine the overrepresentation of disabled people in local justice systems.
More ⤵️
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Access Living retweeted
Yesterday, we joined @AccessLiving and hundreds of other advocates and community leaders at Federal Plaza in Chicago. Our message to Congress continues to remain crystal clear: NO cuts to Medicaid, and NO cuts to our healthcare.
Access Living retweeted
JUF joined electeds, advocates & impacted communities at a rally to protect Medicaid, SNAP, Social Security & other critical supports. Thank you @AccessLiving for organizing & @JCFSChicago CEO Stacey Shor, @ILTreasurer @RepDannyDavis & @janschakowsky for your powerful statements.
Access Living retweeted
In one of the richest nations in the world, everyone should have access to comprehensive, free, quality health care!
I was proud to join @AccessLiving and @SEIUhciimk to affirm we need to fight for the revenue we need to provide the critical care our communities deserve. #taxtherich
Access Living retweeted
Accessible shelter space should be available to everyone who needs it. The CCH Law Project is proud to partner with @AccessLiving and the law firm of @PorterWright to improve access to shelter for people with mobility disabilities.
The heartbreaking stories behind Chicago's inaccessible homeless shelters, and what Access Living is doing in response: chicagotribune.com/2025/04/1…
Access Living retweeted
Join us at Grace Place on April 5th for an update on how our state’s pretrial system has changed since the Pretrial Fairness Act was implemented and learn about the work that lies ahead.
Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Access Living retweeted
Ride Illinois invites you to file a witness slip to support SB2285 Definition of a Bicycle to codify that it's legal to ride adaptive bikes on Prairie State roads, sponsored by Sen. Mike Simmons.
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Access Living retweeted
More firings @HHS hits hard. We worked to ensure #disability community included in all facets of life. Now, advisory roles gone that included people w/ #disabilities, staff gone that understood disability our issues, & "consolidations" translate into disability program losses.
Access Living retweeted
🚨 Congress is rushing through cuts to Medicaid that will strip health insurance from millions! They need to hear from you to STOP THESE CUTS. 📞 Call your lawmaker now at 866-426-2631 and tell them Medicaid cuts should be off the table! #HandsOffOurMedicaid #SaveMedicaid
Access Living retweeted
Today, Illinois becomes a state that rewards all work with fairness.
Nobody should underestimate or undervalue the labor of a person based on their disability.
With my signature, workers with disabilities will earn fair compensation with the dignity and respect they deserve.
ALT Governor Pritzker signs the Dignity in Pay Act into law.
Access Living retweeted
The Dignity in Pay Act transforms how employers engage with workers with disabilities. It establishes the minimum wage as a fundamental right, emphasizing respect and inclusion.
I look forward to continuing to build a future that emboldens all of us to thrive, together.
Today, Illinois becomes a state that rewards all work with fairness.
Nobody should underestimate or undervalue the labor of a person based on their disability.
With my signature, workers with disabilities will earn fair compensation with the dignity and respect they deserve.
ALT Governor Pritzker signs the Dignity in Pay Act into law.
Access Living retweeted
“This is not a luxury service. ... Disabled people deserve to be in community. People deserve to be able to not have to reschedule everything to get around,” Saltzman said.
“We’re asking to fund the pilot...and to say that disabled people matter.” #PlowTheSidewalks
"Plow the Sidewalks" pilot program was left out of the city budget, angering disability rights advocates. buff.ly/3BaoXEv
Access Living retweeted
It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but Chicago snow shovelers, it's already your time to shine!
However, as of March, the City's #PlowTheSidewalks pilot for municipal sidewalk clearance was slated to launch in several nabes in late 2025. ❄️🧹🤞
blockclubchicago.org/2024/05… @mollydevore1
Access Living retweeted
This non-partisan Parade to the Polls was designed for students with cognitive, developmental, and multiple disabilities to register to vote and proudly cast their vote, and was organized by @MikvaChallenge, @AccessLiving, @LWVChicago, @CommonCauseIL and so many more! 🗳️
Access Living retweeted
According to the ADA, a disability is a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities. There is no specification that a #disability has to be apparent upon first glance.
h/t to @AccessLiving for the insight! #InvisibleDisabilitiesWeek
Access Living retweeted
With only days to go from when operators have been set to vacate the terminal, advocates are urging @ChicagosMayor for transparency and action regarding the future of Chicago's intercity bus terminal.
Read the full statement: betterstreetschicago.org/blo…
ALT Statement on the future of Chicago's intercity bus terminal.
Access Living retweeted
"I love my job—I take pride in the work I do. It brings me joy and a great sense of purpose to care for people like my brother. However, low pay and a lack of benefits have made it difficult to get ahead financially." - Coston, care workers with @SEIUhciimk! #CareCantWait
Access Living retweeted
Picture this: A future where home care workers, child care workers, and care workers across all industries can live with dignity, respect, and good pay—thanks to good union jobs. This is the future the #CareCantWait Bus Tour is fighting for! 🚍
