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Equip for Equality

Equip for Equality‘s mission is to advance the human and civil rights of children and adults with disabilities. It is the federally mandated, governor-appointed protection and advocacy organization for the state of Illinois. It works to remove barriers in education, employment, housing, transportation and government services for Illinois residents and create model programs for other organizations around the country.

Equip for Equality offers assistance in areas including:

  • School and education rights
  • Employment rights
  • Fully participating in the community and discrimination
  • Leaving residential facilities
  • Legal services and more