Advocacy

Access Living
115 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: 312-640-2100

Equip for Equality
20 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60602
They also have locations in Springfield, Moline and Carbondale
Phone: 312-341-0022
Their mission is to advance the human and civil rights of children and adults with disabilities in Illinois.  They have an employment rights helpline that provides free legal advice for employees and job seekers in Illinois - (844) 744-4879. 

Il Self Advocacy Alliance
P.O. Box 666 Park Forest, Illinois 60466
The Alliance is a statewide network of self advocates, advocacy groups and allies in Illinois. They focus on empowering people to speak up and speak out about what they want/need, don’t want/don’t need, action plan their goals and participate in advocacy at the personal, community and statewide levels. They do this through education, trainings and individualized mentoring.

Open Doors Organization
8600 W. Catalpa Ave, Suite 709
Chicago, IL 60656
773-388-8839

Options and Advocacy for McHenry County 
365 Millennium Drive, Suite A
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Phone: (815) 477-4720
The mission is to empower individuals with developmental disabilities and their families through advocacy and the coordination of service options for a better life.

Updated 10/26/2023