State of Illinois Expands Vaccine Eligibility to People with Disabilities
02.25.21Access Living friends and allies: Today, the State of Illinois is officially expanding Phase 1B of its vaccine rollout plan...
Updates from Access Living: Protect Chicago Plus Vaccine Program; AL Town Hall Recordings Posted
02.23.21Today, we'd like to share important news about accessing the Covid-19 vaccine, especially for at-risk Black and brown communities in...
We’re Teaching Black History Month All Wrong
02.22.21About the Author: ShaRhonda is a Black woman unafraid to speak the truth about racism. She writes on diverse topics,...
Reminder! Community Covid Vaccine Q&A Tonight
02.18.21Today, for those who live in Chicago/Illinois, Access Living is hosting a town hall on the Covid-19 vaccine. Not only...
Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Proposed Budget for FY2022
02.18.21Access Living paid close attention yesterday to Governor Pritzker's rollout of his Fiscal Year 2022 budget proposal. We applaud the...
ACTION ALERT: Contact Congress for HCBS Covid-19 Relief Funding!
02.17.21Access Living friends and allies: Today, disability advocates nationwide are participating in a national call in day to make sure...
Every Rose Has Its Thorn: Disability Representation on The Bachelor
02.17.21Editor’s Note: This article was co-written by Access Living Senior Attorney (and Bachelor enthusiast) Mary Rosenberg and Ashley Eisenmenger, Access...
Updates from Access Living: Covid Vaccine Q&A on Feb 18; New National Data on HCBS and Covid-19 Risk; NCIL Action Alert
02.16.21Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021: Upcoming Covid vaccine Q&A for the disability community, new data on Covid-19 risk and HCBS, and...
Black History Month Events, February 2021
02.11.21Looking for ways to engage with Black History Month during Covid? Check the list below for a variety of virtual...
BREAKING: State of Illinois Updates Covid-19 Vaccine Eligibility
02.10.21February 10, 2021 Following on today's earlier announcement about changes to the Covid-19 Phase 1B vaccine plan, we want to...