In Memory of Andrés Gallegos
12.07.23We are heartbroken to announce that on Friday, December 1, our dear friend, colleague, and former Board Chair, Andrés J....
Marian Lozano: Recipient of 2023 Marca Bristo Fellowship
12.04.23(New York) – Mariana Lozano, a young activist from Colombia, is the 2023 recipient of the Human Rights Watch Marca...
TODAY, Action Needed! Stop Assisted Suicide Resolution in Evanston, Illinois
02.10.20Dear Access Living friends and allies, Tonight, the City of Evanston is expected to vote on a proposed resolution in...
Beloved Disability Rights Leader Marca Bristo Dies at 66
09.08.19CHICAGO — September 8, 2019 —Internationally renowned disability rights leader Marca Bristo died this morning from cancer. Marca founded and...
Disability Rights Leader Marca Bristo Steps Down
08.29.19Chicago - Marca Bristo, one of the country's leading advocates for people with disabilities, stepped down earlier this week from...
Ford Foundation Appoints Marca Bristo to its Board of Trustees
06.20.19NEW YORK — The Ford Foundation announced today that Marca Bristo has been elected to serve as members of its...
Access Living CEO Marca Bristo on the 28th Anniversary of the ADA
07.26.18Today is the 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — the landmark legislation that affirms people with...
CTA Announces All Stations Accessible Program
07.21.18“We are glad to see the CTA go beyond minimal compliance to universal accessibility of the system. It’s not only...