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Access Living fosters the dignity, pride, and self-esteem of people with disabilities and enhances the options available to them so they may choose and maintain individualized and satisfying lifestyles.

Access Living recognizes the innate rights, abilities, needs and diversity of people with disabilities, works toward their integration into community life and serves as an agent of social change.

There are various ways you can get involved with Access Living.

Donate

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Make A Donation to Access LivingAccess Living programs and services focus on critical issues affecting people with disabilities and the community, including housing; personal assistance & health care; youth and education; civil rights; community & economic development; and arts & culture. Your contribution enables Access Living to continue to offer these important programs, and to support individuals such as Janice Harris.
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Access Living’s 30th Anniversary GalaSenator Harkin and Mayor Daley honored for leadership On June 7th, more than 600 members of the corporate, non-profit, and disability community gathered at the majestic Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier to celebrate Access Living's 30th Anniversary Gala.
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Support Access Living’s 2010 Marathon Team Support the Access Living 2010 Chicago Marathon Team.
Make a financial gift onlineYour generous donation enables us to strengthen our direct services, advocacy and community outreach.
Become an Access Living AdvocateThe Advocates is our annual giving society of gifts between $1000 and $25,000. Funds from The Advocates program help provide the vital unrestricted operating support which fuels the core programs of Access Living.
In-Kind DonationMake an in-kind donation of supplies and services: printing, materials or other professional expertise.
Employer Matched ContributionHave your employer match your contribution through a company-sponsored gift- matching program, and invite your colleagues to contribute.
Include Access Living in Your WillDesignate Access Living as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy; donate stocks, bonds or real property.
Make a gift of stocks or bondsFor more information on how to make a gift of stocks and bonds to support Access Living, please contact the Development Office at:

Get Involved

Volunteer with Access LivingAccess Living has ongoing volunteer opportunities available.

For more information on ways to support Access Living, please contact the Development Office at:
Federal, State & Local Level SupportYouth & Education See more information about how Access Living prioritizes their efforts on the Federal, state and local levels, in addition to key accomplishments within the Youth and Education team:
Federal, State & Local Level SupportHousing See more information about how Access Living prioritizes their efforts on the Federal, state and local levels, in addition to key accomplishments within housing
Federal, State & Local Level SupportCivil RightsSee more information about how Access Living prioritizes their efforts on the Federal, state and local levels, in addition to key accomplishments within civil rights:
Federal, State & Local Level SupportPersonal Assistant and Healthcare See more information about how Access Living prioritizes their efforts on the Federal, state and local levels, in addition to key accomplishments within personal assistant and healthcare:
Federal, State & Local Level SupportCommunity & Economic DevelopmentSee more information about how Access Living activists work to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Current issues Access Living campaigns for include raising the asset limit and the ADA Restoration Act.

Membership Info

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Become a member of Access LivingReceive our newsletter, vote for the Board of Directors, attend our annual meeting and receive updates about issues concerning the disability community.
Register for the Access Living 30th Anniversary Gala
Registration PageSign up now for this exciting annual event!

The Access Living Gala is a wonderful opportunity to gather friends and colleagues in support of disability programs and services. Register for the Gala Now
Make A Donation to Access Living
calloutjaniceharrissuccessstorystoriesAccess Living programs and services focus on critical issues affecting people with disabilities and the community, including housing; personal assistance & health care; youth and education; civil rights; community & economic development; and arts & culture. Your contribution enables Access Living to continue to offer these important programs, and to support individuals such as Janice Harris. Read More