Don't forget to join us for an #ADA35 celebration next week! On 7/24 we're screening “Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act”, a powerhouse documentary chronicling the historic fight for the ADA followed by dinner and community. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

"For years, disabled passengers have complained about Amtrak and its poor services - that it's too hard for them to ride the train. A new federal report looks at its efforts to get better." An update on traveling w/Amtrak for pwd from NPR Joe Shapiro: npr.org/2025/07/17/nx-…

Disability Pride Month always makes for an exciting July! We have multiple celebratory events for #ADA35 coming up, including this joint virtual event with AARP Illinois. Learn more and register to join us on July 30. events.aarp.org/event/Celebrat…

There's still time to join the summer Money Management workshop series! This ten-week workshop is geared towards folks who want to improve their credit, save, and learn to budget. Join us and start learning to make the most of your finances! accessliving.org/our-services/m…

People with disabilities are detained pretrial and incarcerated at higher rates than other groups. A series of reports by Access Living, activatingchange, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, and the Center for Racial and Disability Justice at Northwestern examine the overrepresentation of

This week, we're proud to feature our partner Access Living! Michelle Garcia, Manager of Organizing and Community Development, spoke with CityKey about the advocacy work they do and the collaboration between Access Living and the Chicago City Clerk. We're grateful for your support!

Did you miss our July 8 Knowledge is Power Community Briefing? The recording is up and available to anyone who wants to revisit this webinar/discussion. You can find it on Access Living's homepage under 'Featured Stories' or on Vimeo: vimeo.com/1101690441?sha…

Join us this Saturday, 7/26 for the Disability Pride Parade! It's time to celebrate #DisabilityPride in Chicago: accessliving.org/newsroom/blog/…

Watch for our President and CEO Karen Tamley (she/her) about the 35th Anniversary of the ADA on the show ‘Our Chicago’ airing between 8:30 and 9 a.m. Sunday on ABC 7!

The Disability Pride Parade is TOMORROW! Line up is at 10 a.m., the Parade steps off at 11 a.m., and the festival at Daley Plaza begins around 11:30 a.m. Check out the DPP website for the details on location, transportation, and what to expect! disabilityprideparade.org

It's been 35 years since President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans With Disabilities Act into law. Karen Tamley, President and CEO of Access Living attended the signing 35 years ago. abc7.ws/3ILx9yr

7/30: Building Our Power Together/Construyendo Poder Juntos Training Orientation! During this orientation you will learn about the key sessions of the training, training details and how to apply. Virtual event, 4-6pm, on Zoom. Register here: bit.ly/3IJl5Ot

Why is it so expensive to build affordable housing in Chicago? One recent West Side development clocked in at $884,000 per affordable unit. blockclubchi.co/45nRliO

Are you interested in learning how to do community organizing? Come learn from Access Living’s organizers! This August, we're bringing back our five-week class designed by disability advocates, FOR disability advocates. Learn more/apply: accessliving.org/newsroom/actio…

TODAY, 1:30-3:30: Pace Suburban Bus is hosting a public hearing on the proposed changes to the RAP/TAP program which could include ride limitations and fare increases. Attend in person MOPD Chicago. Can't make it? Scroll to the bottom to submit a public comment. accessliving.org/newsroom/actio…

Join Access Living's Organizing Team for our 5 week Building Our Power Together/Construyendo Poder Juntos Training! During this training you'll learn key elements to Community Organizing, and how to apply them to real life scenarios. Apply by 8/18. forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPa…

14th ANNUAL BEYOND THE WATERS BEACH PARTY SUNDAY! AUGUST 10, 2025 12PM to 5PM at Osterman Beach. FREE PARKING & PACE DROP-OFF ST. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church 5649 N. Sheridan Road. Register: eventbrite.com/e/2025-beyond-…

Access Living's Michelle Garcia in the Chicago Sun-Times describing the impact of ICE raids on already-tenuous home healthcare networks: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/20…

Chicago area paratransit riders, this action alert is for you! We urge anyone who relies on RAP and TAP to call on Pace Suburban Bus and RTA to protect these programs: accessliving.org/newsroom/actio…

Access Living's new Survivors of Gun Violence Peer Support Group launches September 18! Open to any Chicagoan who has been disabled by gun violence, led by a disabled survivor. RSVP: accessliving.org/event/peer-sup…