Celebrate Juneteenth 2023
06.12.23Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition, UIC Disability Cultural Center, Access Living, the Chicago Disability Pride Parade, and the Institute on...
“Stopping discrimination is only the first step.”
04.20.23My name is Neelam Dhadankar and I’m the Healthcare and Home and Community Based Services Policy Analyst at Access Living....
Volunteer Opportunities – Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023
01.11.23Martin Luther King Jr. Day is often seen as an opportunity to volunteer or give back to our communities. Below,...
Snow and Cold Weather Resources 2022-2023
12.19.22As a person with a disability, do you have specific things you do when cold weather arrives or to help...
Election Day Reflections for Disability Advocates
11.08.22Access Living friends and allies, Today’s midterm election results will determine the future of our disability advocacy for the next...
Making the Non-Case for Disabled Talent – NDEAM 2022
10.10.22October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. With lots of conversations happening in workplaces around disability, equity, inclusion, and accessibility,...
Open House Chicago at Access Living – October 15, 2022
10.05.22Access Living is pleased to open its doors, at 115 W. Chicago Ave., from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, October...
July 26th, 2022: Disability Advocates Getting it Done
07.26.22In the spirit of celebrating disability achievement in the struggle to realize our fullest personal liberation, we're sharing exciting news...
This Saturday: Chicago Disability Pride Parade is Back!
07.21.22Access Living friends and allies, This Saturday July 23, the Chicago Disability Pride Parade is back and in person! Access Living...
Coexisting with COVID: Coping with Stress and Anxiety
07.19.22As people with disabilities, we are used to isolation due to mobility issues and lack of effective transportation. This causes...