Community Calendar

There’s always a lot going on at Access Living and in the disability community, especially for young people!  If you want to participate in something we do not have listed, or you would like to tell us about an event, please call Amber Smock at (312) 640-2191 or e-mail me at asmock@accessliving.org. 

 

New!

 

Vision Resource Fair  
Friday, June 13th

Friedman Place, 5527 N. Maplewood Ave., Chicago, IL 60625

Friday, June 13th
9:00 am to 12:00 pm

• Guest speakers throughout the morning
• Visit with representatives from local non-profit agencies
• Learn about resources available to people with visual impairments
• Diabetic Neuropathy Screening will be provided courtesy of Hispanocare of Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
• Complimentary blood pressure checks

Featured speakers (beginning at 9:30):

"Adjusting to Vision Loss"
Kerry Obrist
Guild for the Blind

"Tools of Low Vision Rehab"
Dr. Tracy Matchinski
Illinois Eye Institute

"Vision Loss and Independence"
Bill Jurek
Guiding Eyes for the Blind

For more information, please call 773-989-9800, x2117

Free and open to the public.

 

Regular Meetings

 

DUDES

(Disabilities United in Determination, Education and Strength)

A monthly group for guys to hang out and talk about different issues.

Young men with disabilities ages 17-30 only

Date: Once a month

Time: 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Place: Access Living, 
115 W. Chicago Ave.

For more information, please leave a voicemail for Devon Whitmore at (312) 640-2192 or e-mail him at dwhitmore@accessliving.org. 

 

The Empowered Fe Fes

A group for girls to talk about stuff that’s important to us.

For girls with disabilities ages 13-24.

Dates: Two Saturdays a month.

Times: 11:00- 1:30pm

Where: Access Living 115 W. Chicago Ave.

For exact meeting dates please contact Ana Mercado at (312) 640-2190 or amercado@accessliving.org.

 

Advance Youth Leadership Power (AYLP)

AYLP is a grassroots advocacy group run by and for young people with disabilities.  AYLP works to combat disability discrimination.

Date: Every Tuesday

Time: 4 to 6 pm

Place: Access Living, 115 W. Chicago Ave.

For more information, please leave a voicemail for Amber at (312) 640-2191 or e-mail her at asmock@accessliving.org. 

 

Chicago ADAPT

Chicago ADAPT is a grassroots advocacy group that works to free people living in institutions to live in the community instead.  “Our homes, not nursing homes!”

Date: First Wednesday of every month

Time: 5:30 to 7:30 pm 

Place: Access Living, 115 W. Chicago Ave.

For more information, please contact Rahnee Patrick at (312) 320-5111 or rahneek@yahoo.com.

 

Swiggy's Juice Bars

Sponsored by the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), Swiggy's Juice Bars are recreational events offering music, dancing, refreshments and fun! For 16 years, Swiggy's Juice Bars have provided thousands of people with disabilities an opportunity to socialize.

Each Swiggy's Juice Bar is free and open to the public, but groups require advance reservations.

For more information, please contact MOPD at 312-744-6673(Voice) or 312-744-7833(TTY).  Seventy-two hour advance notice required for accommodation requests.

* Featuring music from the 1950s and 1960s. Swiggy's Juice Bars are Fridays from 7 - 10 p.m. at the MOPD Field Office, 2102 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL 60612.

Past events which will happen again next year!:

 

National ADAPT Action 25th Anniversary in Washington, DC

April 26-May 3

This is a once-in-a-lifetime advocacy event.  Hundreds of folks with disabilities will celebrate 25 years of direct action for disability rights.

For more information see www.adapt.org, call Rahnee Patrick at (312) 640-2127 or e-mail Amber Smock at asmock@accessliving.org. 

 

Disability Pride Open Mic

People in the community can perform works about Disability Pride.  Contact the organizers if you would like to perform.  Many young people have performed in the past.  No age limits.

For more information, please see the website at http://www.disabilityprideparade.com/ .   You can also call Earl Smith at (312) 640-2143. 

The Chicago Disability Pride Parade

Be a part of the largest Disability Pride event in Chicago!  Sign up your group to march, or come support the parade!

For more information, please see the website at http://www.disabilityprideparade.com/ .   You can also call Earl Smith at (312) 640-2143. 

 

 

 

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