DISABILITY ADVOCACY | EQUIP FOR EQUALITY

1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 500, Springfield, IL 62701

Eligibility

People with disabilities who reside in Illinois

Required documents

None

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

(217) 544-0464

Voice

(800) 610-2779

Voice

(800) 758-0464

Voice

https://www.equipforequality.org

[email protected]

Languages

American Sign Language, English

Application process

Call the main number and leave a message or visit website and complete a request for services online

Fees

None; accepts voluntary contributions

Service area

Illinois

Description

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.

What's Here

Discrimination Assistance School System Advocacy

Providing organization

EQUIP FOR EQUALITY

Works to advance the human and civil rights of children and adults with disabilities.