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 (866) 957-5303 or e-mail me at asmock@accessliving.org. 

 

Regular Meetings

 

 

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 Kimberly Wilson at (312) 640-2190 or kwilson@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 call Carleda at (312) 640-2159 or e-mail her at cjohnson@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.

 

Feminist Response In Disability Activism (FRIDA)

FRIDA is a grassroots group of women with disabilities taking action on women's disability rights. 

Date: Third Wednesday of every month

Time: 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Place: Access Living, 115 W. Chicago Avenue

For more information, please contact Monica Heffner at (312) 404-6021 or rollingfrida@gmail.com.

 

 

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