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Advocacy Alerts

How do Chicago School Board Candidates Intend to Support Students with Disabilities?

10.18.24

Hear from Candidates on Disability Issues in Chicago's Historic School Board Election   For the first time ever, Chicago voters will...

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Advocacy News

Big News for Language Access for Parents of Chicago Students with Disabilities

06.30.22

Access Living friends and allies, This week, we have exciting news for families of students with disabilities. The announcement below...

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Issues Affecting CPS Students with 504 Plans and IEPs: Listening Session for Parents (Virtual)

11.16.21

As we approach 2022, Access Living seeks to identify the needs and concerns of CPS parents and students with 504...

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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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Advocacy News

Updates on Our Current Work on Illinois State Disability Bills

04.26.21

Today, we'd like to update you on the status of several important disability-related bills in the Illinois legislature. Each year...

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Advocacy Alerts

Action Alert: Support Illinois Bills for Students with Disabilities

03.22.21

Dear Access Living friends and allies, We need your help TODAY to support TWO special education bills in the Illinois...

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Press Releases & Statements

CPS Investment in First Floor Access Does Not Prioritize Needs of Disabled Students

08.25.20

CHICAGO – Today Access Living published its annual review of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) special education budget for FY2021,...

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Advocacy Alerts

Updates from Access Living: Disability and Education during Covid-19

05.07.20

Dear Access Living friends and allies, Our message today is focused on education for students with disabilities, nationally and locally....

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Blog

Remote Learning for Students with Disabilities

04.08.20

Dear Access Living friends and allies,   Today, we would like to share some important information regarding remote learning for students with disabilities during the...

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Blog

4/6: Media Highlights and Resources from Access Living

04.06.20

Dear Access Living friends and allies, It's the start of another work week here at Access Living, and we'd like...

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