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Advocacy News

In Memory of Andrés Gallegos

12.07.23

We are heartbroken to announce that on Friday, December 1, our dear friend, colleague, and former Board Chair, Andrés J....

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In The News

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...

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Advocacy Alerts

TODAY, Action Needed! Stop Assisted Suicide Resolution in Evanston, Illinois

02.10.20

Dear Access Living friends and allies, Tonight, the City of Evanston is expected to vote on a proposed resolution in...

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Press Releases & Statements

Beloved Disability Rights Leader Marca Bristo Dies at 66

09.08.19

CHICAGO — September 8, 2019 —Internationally renowned disability rights leader Marca Bristo died this morning from cancer. Marca founded and...

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Press Releases & Statements

Disability Rights Leader Marca Bristo Steps Down

08.29.19

Chicago - Marca Bristo, one of the country's leading advocates for people with disabilities, stepped down earlier this week from...

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In The News

Ford Foundation Appoints Marca Bristo to its Board of Trustees

06.20.19

NEW YORK — The Ford Foundation announced today that Marca Bristo has been elected to serve as members of its...

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Access Living CEO Marca Bristo on the 28th Anniversary of the ADA

07.26.18

Today is the 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — the landmark legislation that affirms people with...

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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...

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