A center for service, advocacy, and social changes for people with disabilities, led by people with disabilities.
About UsThis November, all 21 seats on the Chicago school board are up for grabs. Do you know how the candidates in your district are thinking about disability issues? Access Living and Legal Council for Health Justice asked them. With more than 55,000 students with disabilities in Chicago Public Schools, find out how candidates plan to support these learners.
Medicaid, a program that helps millions of people with disabilities pay for healthcare, home services, and other needs is under attack in Washington DC. Millions of people are at risk of losing Medicaid. Right now, lawmakers are deciding whether to cut Medicaid funding—decisions that will directly impact people with disabilities. We want to hear from you about why Medicaid matters.
Metra, Pace, CTA, paratransit, and more. Helpful information about the different options for transportation in Chicago and the collar counties, links, and a dedicated contact/complaint hub.
Big things are happening at Access Living! For 46 years, we’ve been breaking down barriers for people with disabilities and…
We are pleased to share important news from the Defend Community Integration Coalition (DCIC), of which Access Living is a…
As we shared recently, the Texas v. Kennedy case has created a setback for the right to live in the…