Access Living will be closed for the holidays from 12/24 through 1/1/25. We will resume our regular hours of operation on 1/2/25. Happy New Year!

Events for December 12 - August 25, 2025

 

3Arts/Bodies of Work Fellow Antonio Davis: Disability Narratives in Art and Life (Virtual)

Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Join us for a conversation between Sandie Yi (Disability Culture Activism Lab & co-director of Bodies of Work) and the 2022 3Arts/Bodies of Work Fellow Antonio Davis about their experiences as disabled artists and their thoughts on social media messaging about disability. Antonio will also share his experiences as a Black mouth painter and his […]

Inclusive Dance Workshop Series

Event Series Inclusive Dance Workshop Series
Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Co-Founders Maggie Bridger and Sydney Erlikh, along with guest facilitators from across the country, 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. Workshops meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8 pm CT beginning […]

Patch it Up!

Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Access Living and the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) present: Come join us to create patches and chat about disability! The patches we make can be a symbol of accomplishment, tell a personal story, and shine as a symbol of identity. Materials will be provided and all skill levels are welcome. To honor participants time […]

PA Training: Vodak Library Branch

Vodak-East Library Branch 3710 E. 106th St., Chicago, Illinois

Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a […]

PA Training

Roden Branch Library 6083 N. Northwest Library, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a […]

Advance Your Leadership Power

Event Series Advance Your Leadership Power
Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Advance Your Leadership Power 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. At present, AYLP meetings take place on Zoom. Please contact Candace Coleman to get the link to the meeting.

PA Training

Walker Library 11071 S. Hoyne, Chicago, Illinois

Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a […]

Step Ahead

Event Series Step Ahead
Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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 […]

PA Training

Lozano Branch Library 1805 S. Loomis Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a […]

PA Training

Austin-Irving Branch Library 6100 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a […]

Taskforce for Attendant Services

Event Series Taskforce for Attendant Services
Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

Taskforce for Attendant Services (TFAS) is made up of consumers with disabilities and personal assistants (PAs). Together, members organize and advocate for programs or campaigns that support personal care workers and independent living for people with disabilities. Contact Ryan McGraw with questions or to request an accommodation. How to attend: Join this TFAS meeting via […]

PA Training

Logan Square Branch Library 3030 W. Fullerton, Chicago, Illinois

Become a Paid Personal Assistant for People with Disabilities Access Living provides training for people interested in becoming a paid Personal Assistant for people with disabilities. These trainings are open to members of the public as well as the family members of people with disabilities. If you provide care for a loved one with a […]