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Advocacy Alerts

Action Alert: #AffordableRxNOW

03.03.20

Access Living is very concerned about the rising costs of prescription drugs. People with disabilities are often forced to pay...

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Big Advocates Week Ahead at Access Living

03.02.20

Dear Access Living friends and allies, First, today is Karen Tamley's first day as President & CEO of Access Living....

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In The News

State of Illinois Budget Proposal; Public Charge Rule Goes Into Effect

02.25.20

Dear Access Living friends and allies, Today we'd like to catch you up on two important issues. First, we want...

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Events

March 2 – Disability Day of Mourning Event at Access Living

02.24.20

CHICAGO, IL - As part of a nation-wide Day of Mourning, disability rights advocates in the Chicagoland area will be...

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Advocacy Alerts

Deadline Tomorrow! Submit Questions for Disability Candidates Forum for Cook County State’s Attorney and Clerk of the Circuit Court

02.17.20

Dear Access Living friends and allies, On March 5th Access Living will once again be the site of a Disability...

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Advocacy Alerts

Update on Assisted Suicide Advocacy in Illinois

02.12.20

Dear Access Living friends and allies, Today, we'd like to update you on the ongoing advocacy efforts related to the...

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Blog

First Annual Week of Gratitude

02.11.20

During our First Annual Access Living Week of Gratitude, Access Living is taking the week to express our gratitude to...

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Advocacy Alerts

TODAY, Action Needed! Stop Assisted Suicide Resolution in Evanston, Illinois

02.10.20

Dear Access Living friends and allies, Tonight, the City of Evanston is expected to vote on a proposed resolution in...

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Advocacy Alerts

Action Alert: Public Comments on ISBE’s Proposed Seclusion and Restraint Rules

02.03.20

Dear Access Living friends and allies, Today we would like to ask you to send your comments and stories to...

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Advocacy Alerts

Action Alert: Protect Illinois Students from Seclusion and Restraint Practices

01.30.20

Since the Chicago Tribune/ProPublica investigation on the use of isolated seclusion rooms was published in November of 2019, public outrage...

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