Access Living gala honors Valerie Jarrett

Valerie Jarrett was honored for helping to break barriers by the group Access Living. (WLS)

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Monday, June 05, 2017

CHICAGO (WLS) --

Valerie Jarrett was honored for helping to break barriers by the group Access Living.

Access Living presented former Jarrett, a former White House staffer, with its Lead On Award.

The award recognizes people who support the independence of people with disabilities.

ABC7 Eyewitness News' Rob Elgas emceed Monday night's event.

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