Equip for Equality provides disability-rights information, advocacy, monitoring, training, and legal assistance throughout Illinois.
About
Equip for Equality is Illinois’s federally mandated Protection and Advocacy organization for people with disabilities.
The organization works to advance the human and civil rights of children and adults with disabilities.
Its work includes legal advocacy, self-advocacy resources, disability-rights training, monitoring, and systemic advocacy.
Assistance May Address
Disability discrimination
Employment rights
Education rights
Housing
Accessibility
Community integration
Abuse and neglect
Access to disability services
Whether individual legal representation is available depends on the issue, eligibility requirements, current priorities, and available resources.
Who They Serve
Equip for Equality serves people with disabilities throughout Illinois.
Its Protection and Advocacy programs cover many different disabilities and disability-rights issues.
Contact Information
Chicago Office: 20 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60602
Telephone: 312-341-0022
Toll-Free: 800-537-2632
Additional offices are located in Springfield and Carbondale.
Official Website:Equip for Equality
Why We Recommend This Resource
People with disabilities sometimes need an organization that is independent from the agencies providing their services.
Equip for Equality can help people understand disability rights, learn how to advocate for themselves, and in qualifying situations obtain legal or advocacy assistance.