Our building is closed today and until further notice because of water damage. Access Living staff is working remotely. Look for more updates to be posted here as they become available.

Upcoming Events

 
 

“Re-Wired” Project

02.24.22

This is an open call for individuals and groups who feel unheard, misunderstood, marginalized, and invisible. It is an invitation...

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See ya, Stress! A Lunchtime Comics Workshop

12.14.21

We will meet for a lunchtime comics-making jam to de-stress! Katharine will lead brief cartooning warm-ups and a grounding exercise...

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Legacies & Lasting Impressions

11.10.21

This year, the Disability Culture Activism Lab (DCAL) is hosting 3Arts/Bodies of Work Fellow, Grishma Shah. Shah's first event will...

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(Virtual) Mental Health Support Group

11.03.21

Mental Health Support Group is an opportunity for Disabled-identifying people and those exploring their relationship to disability identity to share and hold...

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B.Y.O.D. A Halloween Dog Hangout

10.20.21

We invite you to join us for an afternoon outdoor Halloween gathering with fellow disabled siblings, allies, and their dogs!...

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This June: Building Intersectional Disability Communities Through Art + Conversation Series

05.27.21

Creative space is important for advocates too! As some of you know, Access Living has an Arts & Culture initiative...

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DCAL Junior Artists-in-Residence Featured at La Grange Art League

04.13.21

This April, DCAL Junior Artists-in-Residence Justin Cooper and Genevieve Nutley are the featured guest artists at the La Grange Art...

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Advocacy Alerts

This Week at Access Living: Black History Month, Illinois Vaccine Town Hall, Disability Culture Activism Lab

02.01.21

Access Living friends and allies: This week at Access Living: We're kicking off Black History Month, there is a COVID-19...

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Advocacy Alerts

CHI Town Hall; Immigration News; DCAL Open Art Studio for Activists!

12.09.20

Access Living friends and allies: There's a LOT going on this week with some great advocacy opportunities and new announcements!...

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Announcing the 2020-21 Junior Artists in Residence

12.01.20

The Disability Culture Activism Lab is excited to have two amazing junior artists in residence on their team: Justin is...

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