Independent Client Assistance Program
Self-advocacy support, information, and legal help for people with disabilities so they can understand their rights and get help from the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) or a Center for Independent Living (CIL). CAP is a free program for vocational rehabilitation services only, not for DRS home services.
Date of Last Formal Update
10/24/2023
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211 Metro Chicago
Location
1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701
Voice
Fax
(217) 523-0720
Voice
Voice
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Hours
Mon 8:30am - 5:00pm; Tue 8:30am - 5:00pm; Wed 8:30am - 5:00pm; Thu 8:30am - 5:00pm; Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm;
Application process
Contact CAP for more information.
Eligibility
DRS Applicants and Customers; DRS Youth Transition Customers (High School Students); DRS Supported College Students; Applicants and Consumers of a Center for Independent Living
Languages
English
Spanish
Service area
IL, United States
Agency info
Equip For Equality
Equip for Equality promotes self-advocacy and serves as a legal advocate for people with disabilities, and handles individual cases and systems-change litigation to achieve broad-based societal reforms. They also advocate through public policy and legislative activities to give people greater choices in their lives and ensure their independence and inclusion in all aspects of community living.