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Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities | Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission

160 North LaSalle Street, Suite S-500, Chicago, IL 60601

Illinois residents living with disabilities and mental illness
Proof of residence Additional documents may be required.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
866-274-8023

Voice - Main Call Center

English, Spanish, Polish; Interpreters for additional languages can be provided.

(1) Call the intake number and leave name and contact number to get a call back by next business day (2) If calling from outside the State of Illinois, dial 1-708-338-7500

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Description

Provides legal representation, investigating complaints of rights violations and providing state guardianship to project rights and welfare of Illinois' population with disabilities. Divisions include the Office of the State Guardian, the Legal Advocacy Service and the Human Rights Authority, as well as the Special Education Initiative.

Date of Last Formal Update

08/14/2025

Data provided by

211 DuPage County

Providing organization

Illinois Guardianship Advocacy Commission

Provides legal representation, investigating complaints of rights violations and providing state guardianship to project rights and welfare of Illinois' population with disabilities. Divisions include the Office of the State Guardian, the Legal Advocacy Service and the Human Rights Authority, as well as the Special Education Initiative.

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