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Affordable Housing

 
 
Policy Positions & Legal Cases

Affordable, Accessible Housing Lawsuit: Community Update on Access Living v. City of Chicago

10.14.24

In 2018, Access Living took a bold step by filing a federal lawsuit to address long-ignored concerns about inaccessible housing...

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Press Releases & Statements

DOJ Statement Exposes Chicago’s Weak Defense in Accessible Affordable Housing  Litigation

12.13.23

CHICAGO, IL – December 13, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Tuesday night filed a Statement of Interest...

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Advocacy News

Advocacy Update: Bring Chicago Home Initiative Passes Chicago City Council

11.07.23

Access Living friends and allies, Congratulations to Bring Chicago Home advocates! We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to...

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Press Releases & Statements

Access Living Applauds Disability Visibility in Johnson Mayoral Transition Report

07.12.23

On Thursday, July 6, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the release of his transition team’s report, A Blueprint for Creating...

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Rally for a Just Waiting List

07.11.23

We want to make some noise and let people know about the Accountable Housing and Anti-Discrimination Act, which would create...

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Advocacy News

Advocacy Update: Disability and the New White House Budget Proposal Framework

10.28.21

Access Living friends and allies, Today, President Biden is meeting with Democratic leaders in Congress to go over a framework...

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Advocacy News

Spring 2021 Illinois State Legislative Disability Roundup

06.03.21

Access Living friends and allies: Late last night, the Illinois legislature finally adjourned the spring session. A $42 billion state...

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