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#AmtrakAccessNow Update: Illinois Senators Meet with Amtrak CEO

01.29.20

Dear Access Living friends and allies, Regular readers already know that Access Living has been pressing Amtrak to improve its...

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On Braille and Blindness

01.29.20

January is Braille Literacy Month, but did you know that less than 10% of blind and visually impaired people know...

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Due Friday! Action Needed on SSI Eligibility Threat

01.28.20

Disability advocates are rallying this week as we approach Friday's deadline for public input on proposed changes to Social Security...

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Chicago Police Department Seeks Community Feedback

01.28.20

In February, the Chicago Police Department (CPD) will have four community input opportunities on issues impacting people from many different...

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The 2020 Census is Vital for People with Disabilities

01.24.20

2020 is a census year, which means the federal government is going to try and count every person in every...

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Ed Roberts: A Pioneer for Equality

01.23.20

Every January 23rd we celebrate Ed Roberts Day to honor the man frequently called the father of the Independent Living...

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#AmtrakAccessNow

01.21.20

Last Friday, veteran disability reporter Joe Shapiro of NPR broke the national story that Amtrak sent Access Living an email...

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Remembering the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

01.20.20

Today, as we consider the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and begin the 30th anniversary year...

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International Day of Mentoring

01.17.20

At Access Living, we take a lot of pride in the work we do with young people, which includes our...

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Fight Attacks On Social Security Disability Benefits

01.16.20

Dear Access Living friends and allies, The Trump administration has proposed that Social Security disability recipients be re-evaluated every two...

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