Our building is closed today and until further notice because of water damage. Access Living staff is working remotely. Look for more updates to be posted here as they become available.

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Winter is Here. Chicago Snow and Cold Weather Resources 2021-2022

12.14.21

As a person with a disability, do you have specific things you do when cold weather arrives or to help...

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Access Living Mourns the Death of Bob Dole

12.05.21

CHICAGO — December 5, 2021 — Access Living joins many in the disability community today in mourning the death of former United States...

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Didn’t We Say We Would ‘Never Forget’?

09.10.21

Editor’s Note: To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Bridget Hayman, Director of Communications at Access Living, shares a personal...

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Eviction Moratorium Ends on 10/3/21: Eviction & Housing Resources

09.09.21

As the eviction moratorium comes to a close this month, many people are facing the loss of their housing. Below...

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Do you own what you give? A reflection on the complexities and importance of embracing identity

06.28.21

Editor’s Note: Our guest blogger today, Daniella Mazzio (she/her/hers), is a Chicago-based writer, administrator, performer, and advocate. She identifies as...

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This June: Building Intersectional Disability Communities Through Art + Conversation Series

05.27.21

Creative space is important for advocates too! As some of you know, Access Living has an Arts & Culture initiative...

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Post COVID Workplace Accessibility: Where Are Our Allies?

05.10.21

Editor’s Note: Laura Isaacs is a career executive assistant with over 20 years of experience in various industries including law,...

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Financial Literacy is a Step to Financial Empowerment

04.19.21

Editor's Note: Carleda Johnson is Access Living's Independent Living Skills Coordinator and the instructor in all of Access Living's financial...

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DCAL Junior Artists-in-Residence Featured at La Grange Art League

04.13.21

This April, DCAL Junior Artists-in-Residence Justin Cooper and Genevieve Nutley are the featured guest artists at the La Grange Art...

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

03.09.21

Access Living friends and allies: Access Living recognizes International Women's Day, a global celebration of all women and the ongoing...

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