DISABILITY ADVOCACY | EQUIP FOR EQUALITY

Advocacy organization providing free legal services and self-advocacy assistance to people with disabilities in the areas of discrimination, assistive technology, special education, guardianship defense, abuse and neglect, and community integration. Training is available to people with disabilities and family members on topics including the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment, transportation, voting, Ticket to Work, special education and guardianship. Engages in public policy and legislative advocacy.

Office Locations:


Equip for Equality - Northeastern Illinois - Chicago
(312) 341-0022, (800) 537-2632

Equip for Equality - Central Illinois - Springfield
(217) 544-0464, (800) 758-0464

Equip for Equality - Southern Illinois - Carbondale
(618) 457-7930, (800) 758-0559

Physical Address

20 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60602

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm;

Application process

Call the main number and leave a message or visit our website

Fee

None; accepts voluntary contributions

Required documents

None

Eligibility

People with disabilities who reside in Illinois

Languages

American Sign Language, English

Service area

Illinois

Agency info

EQUIP FOR EQUALITY

Legal advocacy for people with disabilities in Illinois.