Didn’t We Say We Would ‘Never Forget’?
09.10.21Editor’s Note: To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Bridget Hayman, Director of Communications at Access Living, shares a personal...
Eviction Moratorium Ends on 10/3/21: Eviction & Housing Resources
09.09.21As the eviction moratorium comes to a close this month, many people are facing the loss of their housing. Below...
Do you own what you give? A reflection on the complexities and importance of embracing identity
06.28.21Editor’s Note: Our guest blogger today, Daniella Mazzio (she/her/hers), is a Chicago-based writer, administrator, performer, and advocate. She identifies as...
This June: Building Intersectional Disability Communities Through Art + Conversation Series
05.27.21Creative space is important for advocates too! As some of you know, Access Living has an Arts & Culture initiative...
Post COVID Workplace Accessibility: Where Are Our Allies?
05.10.21Editor’s Note: Laura Isaacs is a career executive assistant with over 20 years of experience in various industries including law,...
Financial Literacy is a Step to Financial Empowerment
04.19.21Editor's Note: Carleda Johnson is Access Living's Independent Living Skills Coordinator and the instructor in all of Access Living's financial...
DCAL Junior Artists-in-Residence Featured at La Grange Art League
04.13.21This April, DCAL Junior Artists-in-Residence Justin Cooper and Genevieve Nutley are the featured guest artists at the La Grange Art...
Celebrating International Women’s Day
03.09.21Access Living friends and allies: Access Living recognizes International Women's Day, a global celebration of all women and the ongoing...
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,...
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...