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 - June 23, 2025

 

Training: Become a Paid Personal Assistant, Nov. 2021

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

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 disability you may qualify for wages by becoming a […]

Information Session: Art & Advocacy Training Program

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

Are you hungry for self-advocacy skills?  Have you wondered how to utilize your skills to apply for jobs?  Receive a stipend and explore your untapped talents and skills with the Art & Advocacy Training Program! To apply for the program please register and attend one of the following information sessions. You will learn more about what this program offers and how you can apply for […]

(Virtual) Mental Health Support Group

Event Series (Virtual) Mental Health Support Group
Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, United States

November Topic: Kinship Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold space for one another in an accessible and virtual setting. During the group, we will share our current concerns, our thoughts/emotions, and offer support to one another through validation, encouragement, and even […]

Information Session: Art & Advocacy Training Program

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

Are you hungry for self-advocacy skills?  Have you wondered how to utilize your skills to apply for jobs?  Receive a stipend and explore your untapped talents and skills with the Art & Advocacy Training Program! To apply for the program please register and attend one of the following information sessions. You will learn more about what this program offers and how you can apply for […]

Information Session: Art & Advocacy Training Program

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

Are you hungry for self-advocacy skills?  Have you wondered how to utilize your skills to apply for jobs?  Receive a stipend and explore your untapped talents and skills with the Art & Advocacy Training Program! To apply for the program please register and attend one of the following information sessions. You will learn more about what this program offers and how you can apply for […]

Training: Become a Paid Personal Assistant, Nov. 2021

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

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 disability you may qualify for wages by becoming 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: December 2021

Event Series PA Training: December 2021
Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, 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 […]

Information Session: Art & Advocacy Training Program

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

Are you hungry for self-advocacy skills?  Have you wondered how to utilize your skills to apply for jobs?  Receive a stipend and explore your untapped talents and skills with the Art & Advocacy Training Program! To apply for the program please register and attend one of the following information sessions. You will learn more about what this program offers and how you can apply for […]

PA Training: December 2021

Event Series PA Training: December 2021
Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, 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: December 2021

Event Series PA Training: December 2021
Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, 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 […]

Step Ahead

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

**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, […]

PA Training: December 2021

Event Series PA Training: December 2021
Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, 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 […]

Access Living’s Annual Meeting

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

Each year in December, Access Living hosts a meeting with our Board, staff and community members to honor folks who have done great work, welcome new Board members, and take a look at our year in review. This year, we're honoring U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, State Senator Robert Peters, State Representative Kelly Cassidy, and the […]

PA Training: December 2021

Event Series PA Training: December 2021
Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, 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: December 2021

Event Series PA Training: December 2021
Access Living 115 West Chicago Avenue, 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 […]