Nothing About Us Without Us

Karen Tamley, Access Living

Access Living is a leading service and advocacy center for disabled people run and led by disabled people. Disabled people are more likely to be unemployed or underemployed. There are also many challenges including accessible affordable housing.

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Dec 21, 2022

Hosted by: Ellee Pai Hong
Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team
#Illinois #Local #General Interest
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