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December 2020
Step Ahead
**UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, ALL ACCESS LIVING EVENTS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY. PLEASE CONTACT EVENT ORGANIZER FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO ATTEND THIS MEETING** Step Ahead is an Access Living group for people with disabilities who previously lived in a nursing facility and are now living independently in the community. The group aims to provide knowledge, information, and community resources for people with disabilities who want to further develop their independence. This group also welcomes individuals who are currently in the process…
Find out more »(Virtual) Meditation for Activists: Giving Thanks
Let’s say goodbye to Covid 2020! This workshop will consist of two short meditation and art therapy activities. We will engage in the practice of self-compassion, gratitude and being present. The activities will dabble in the past, present and future. The workshop is open to disabled people and allies in the disability community. Participants will have the opportunity to share their reflections and/or artwork. No art experience needed! Bring any art materials you may have, even if they are just…
Find out more »Access Living’s 2020 Annual Meeting
Please join us in recognizing and celebrating our major achievements from this past year and to honor the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance and the Logan Square Neighborhood Association for their work in advancing the rights of people with disabilities. Sign language interpreters and CART will be provided at this event. Access Living's 2020 Annual Meeting will take place via Zoom. RSVP to attend here. Questions? Contact Brenna McCauley.
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Cross Disability Support Group
**UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, ALL ACCESS LIVING EVENTS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY. PLEASE CONTACT EVENT ORGANIZER FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO ATTEND THIS MEETING** Access Living’s Cross-Disability Support Group (CDSG) is for people with all kinds of disabilities to teach and learn from one another. CDSG meets every other Tuesday. To attend, or to make an accommodation request, call or email Carleda Johnson. All meetings are via ZOOM on conference call. DUE TO COVID-19 meeting dates may change. Tuesday, October 6: …
Find out more »DRACH Meeting
**UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, ALL ACCESS LIVING EVENTS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY. PLEASE CONTACT EVENT ORGANIZER FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO ATTEND THIS MEETING** The Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing (DRACH) meets throughout the month. DRACH meetings are open to all; members are people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness, and community allies. Learn more about DRACH. At present, DRACH meetings take place via conference call. Contact Cathleen O'Brien to get the dial-in number.
Find out more »Fall 2020 Inclusive Dance Workshop Series
Co-Founders Maggie Bridger and Sydney Erlikh will lead a series of workshops focusing each week on key components of inclusive dance. Together, we will explore various dancemaking tools & concepts, dance techniques, and improvisational scores. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to take classes from guest artists working in the field of inclusive/integrated dance. Workshops meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8 pm CT beginning Wednesday, September 16 through December 9th, followed by a showing on a date to…
Find out more »VIRTUAL: Cross Disability Support Group
**UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, ALL ACCESS LIVING EVENTS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY. PLEASE CONTACT EVENT ORGANIZER FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO ATTEND THIS MEETING** Access Living’s Cross-Disability Support Group (CDSG) is for people with all kinds of disabilities to teach and learn from one another. CDSG meets every other Tuesday. To attend, or to make an accommodation request, call or email Carleda Johnson. All meetings are via ZOOM on conference call. DUE TO COVID-19 meeting dates may change. Tuesday, October 6: …
Find out more »Virtual: AYLP Group Meeting
**UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, ALL ACCESS LIVING EVENTS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY. PLEASE CONTACT EVENT ORGANIZER FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO ATTEND THIS MEETING** AYLP meets on the first, third, and fifth (when applicable) Tuesdays of every month. All are welcome to join; AYLP members are people with disabilities, social justice advocates, and allies. Learn more about AYLP here. At present, AYLP meetings take place on Zoom. To attend and get link to meeting, please contact Candace Coleman (contact information below).
Find out more »The Cabin: Winter Open Studio Series (Virtual Event)
Join Johanna Tesfaye virtually every other Tuesday in December from 5-7pm, to talk about art, share tricks and tips, and work together. Dates: Dec. 1st - Creative Writing Dec 15 - CraftsDec 29 - Drawing All workshops will take place virtually from 5-7pm Interested? Email Johanna at jtesfaye@accessliving.org to RSVP. Accessibility Information: This series will use Automatic Captioning. For any other access requests please contact Johanna two weeks prior to the workshop date. This workshop is brought to you by…
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