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
Categories
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;
Voice
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.