
From military service to becoming the first paraplegic elected to the Illinois state legislature, our CEO, Dan McConchie, has turned unimaginable setbacks into powerful advocacy. In this inspiring Life to the Max Podcast episode, he shares his story of resilience, transforming accessibility in the government, and his continued fight to create policies that go beyond…
Congratulations to our CEO, Dan McConchie, on his recognition as a champion of disability rights! 🎉 🌟 “It is an honor to be recognized by the Illinois Municipal League! As we mark 35 years of ADA, so many people don’t realize that, while ADA is helpful, there’s still more work to do. There are 70…

Hawthorn Woods, IL (Jan. 27, 2025)—With the goal of ensuring everyone has the “freedom to live,” Dan McConchie, a policy expert and former Illinois state senator, has launched a new advocacy organization seeking to improve accessibility for the disabled nationwide. The Accessibility Policy Institute, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to improving accessibility for the disabled…