Action Alert: Support the Illinois Legislative Accessibility Act
03.09.21Today, we'd like your help to ask our Illinois legislators to pass the Illinois Legislative Accessibility Act. Right now, public...
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...
Action Alert: Alternatives for Mental/Behavioral 911 Response in Illinois
03.09.21Access Living friends and allies, Today, we'd like to ask Illinois advocates to help support the Community Emergency Services and...
Highlights: Our Current Work on Illinois State Bills
03.08.21Access Living friends and allies, Here in Illinois, it is a very busy time for state policy advocacy. Our state...
Important Chicago Vaccine Updates: United Center, New In-Home Vaccination Program
03.03.21Today, we have important updates about Covid-19 vaccinations in the City of Chicago: United Center Vaccine Site: The new United...
March 1, 2021: Chicago Observes National Disability Day of Mourning
03.01.21Access Living friends and allies: Today, March 1, is the National Disability Day of Mourning. Each year, we pause to...
Challenges and Opportunities in Quality Affordable Health Care Coverage for People with Disabilities
02.26.21Editor's Note: Dr. Angel Love Miles is a healthcare policy analyst at Access Living. She authored this article for Protect...
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,...