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Events for October 17, 2023 - December 12, 2023

 

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 […]

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 Trainings: Feb. 2022

Lincoln Park Branch Library 1150 W. Fullerton, Chicago, 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 […]

Mental Health Support Group

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

Access Living's Arts and Culture Project & Disability Culture Activism Lab Presents: Mental Health Support Group February Topic: Coping with Depression Admission: FREE 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, […]

PA Trainings: Feb. 2022

Avalon Library 8148 S. Stony Island Ave, 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.

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 […]

PA Trainings: Feb. 2022

Sherman Park Library 5440 S. Racine 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 […]

Mental Health Support Group

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

Access Living's Arts and Culture Project & Disability Culture Activism Lab Presents: Mental Health Support Group February Topic: Coping with Depression Admission: FREE 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, […]