Happy New Year! Public Testimony Opportunity on Community Integration in Illinois
01.04.22Access Living friends and allies, Happy 2022! This year, our advocacy work is starting off with a bang. Not only is...
Update & Action Alert From the National Council on Independent Living: Build Back Better Act Package Includes HCBS Funding
11.01.21Dear Access Living friends and allies, Today we are sharing important updates about the Build Back Better Act from The...
Illinois Action Alert TODAY, 9/3: Ask Congress to Support Community Living
09.03.21Access Living friends and allies, Today, we need Illinois advocates' help to ensure that key members of Congress from Illinois...
Disability 101
08.24.20The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more...
Updates from Access Living: Recovery Checks, Congress, Emergency Backup PAs
04.14.20Dear Access Living friends and allies, Today, we have a few important updates for you. Read on. What to Know...
During Covid-19 Pandemic Community Supports Team Continues to Meet Consumer Needs
04.13.20Roshaynae Hammond is Access Living’s Manager of Community Supports. She works on our service team and oversees the delivery of...
Action Alert: Contact Congress About the Money Follows the Person Program
03.13.20Hello everyone, it's a good day for some online and phone calling advocacy! Check out this important action alert below...
The 2020 Census is Vital for People with Disabilities
01.24.202020 is a census year, which means the federal government is going to try and count every person in every...
Ed Roberts: A Pioneer for Equality
01.23.20Every January 23rd we celebrate Ed Roberts Day to honor the man frequently called the father of the Independent Living...
Independent Living History
05.31.19This history of the independent living movement stems from the fundamental principle that people with disabilities are entitled to the...