Updates from Access Living: Crisis at Choate; Ending Driver’s License Suspensions; ASAP Act; Advocacy Jobs at Access Living
07.01.21Once again, we have a few important advocacy updates for you. Read on! Over the last couple of years, the...
Updates from Access Living: July 25, 2021
06.30.21Access Living friends and allies, Today, we'd like to share a few important updates. Honoring Olmstead: This week marked the...
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...
Town Hall: Disability Feedback as Chicago Reopens
06.09.21Reminder to those of you in Chicago! This afternoon is an important online session on re-opening the City of Chicago....
Spring 2021 Illinois State Legislative Disability Roundup
06.03.21Access Living friends and allies: Late last night, the Illinois legislature finally adjourned the spring session. A $42 billion state...
The Community Emergency Services and Supports Act (CESSA) Passes the Senate!
05.28.21Today, the Community Emergency Services and Supports Act (CESSA) has passed the Senate. While we are incredibly excited for this...
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...
Updates from Access Living: Illinois Housing Relief; Child Stimulus Checks; New Federal Special Ed Guidance
05.24.21Access Living friends and allies: Today, we'd like to share a few key updates that affect people with disabilities. Read...
Federal ASAP Act of 2021: Funding Accessibility in Public Transportation
05.20.21Access Living friends and allies: This week, we're excited to share that a new bill about improving public transportation accessibility...
Updates from Access Living: CESSA Passes Illinois Senate Committee! Here’s What Happens Next
05.20.21Access Living friends and allies: We are pleased to share that the Community Emergency Services and Supports Act (CESSA) passed...