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Advocacy Alerts

Action Alert! Illinois Legislative Accessibility Act

03.10.20

Dear Access Living friends and allies, Today, we'd like to bring your attention to the new Illinois Legislative Accessibility Act,...

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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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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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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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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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In The News

#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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Advocacy Alerts

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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Let’s Get Started: Disability Advocacy in 2020

01.06.20

Dear Access Living friends and allies, 2020 is an important year for the disability community. It's the 30th anniversary year...

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Press Releases & Statements

Access Living Calls Upon IL General Assembly to Support Protections for Undocumented People with Disabilities

08.27.18

Access Living was extremely disappointed to hear Gov. Rauner announce Friday his plans to veto three immigration bills that would...

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