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Action Alert: No Shrinking of the Social Security Administration

03.28.25

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced numerous changes in the past month that are frustrating and potentially harmful to...

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Action Alert: Feds Move to Destroy Disability and Senior Efficiency at HHS

03.28.25

Access Living friends and allies, Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a drastic reduction and...

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Upcoming Community Events!

03.21.25

Let’s talk community events! We’d like to share about two upcoming Access Living disability community events next week. **It is...

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Ask Congress to fight for people with disabilities – Access Living Action Alert

03.21.25

This week, our federal government took key steps that may have significant negative impact for people with disabilities. Access Living...

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Access Living Federal Updates; RSVP for Community Dinner March 27

03.14.25

It’s been a heck of a week, and we’d like to catch up on a few things with you. Don’t...

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Illinois Assisted Suicide Action Alert: Your Witness Slip Needed!

03.05.25

ACTION ALERT! Stop assisted suicide, also known as medical aid in dying (MAID). SB 9 and HB 1328, which would...

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Knowledge is Power Series: March 5, 2025

03.03.25

Access Living friends and allies, If you're looking to learn more about how possible Medicaid cuts, changes to our Department...

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Support Incarcerated Disabled People’s Rights

02.28.25

Right now, in Illinois, incarcerated people with disabilities are fighting for their right to education, employment, and humanity. We have...

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Save the Date: Disability Day of Mourning Vigil and Open Mic Night on 2/28/25

02.14.25

Zoom registration: https://go.uic.edu/DDOMZoom25Please join us on Friday, February 28, 2025 for the Chicago Disability Day of Mourning Vigil. Our theme for...

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Support People with Disabilities in Illinois. Sign on now!

02.13.25

Access Living is advocating for state legislation that impacts the lives of disabled Illinoisans, and we need your help! These...

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