Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities | Legal Advocacy Service
Resource Name:Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities | Legal Advocacy Service
address
9511 Harrison Avenue W-335, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Eligibility
Children and adults with disabilities living in a mental health facility, residential program, community placement, or nursing home.
Required documents
Confirm any requirements over the phone
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Languages
English; Interpreters for additional languages can be provided.
Application process
(1) Call the intake number at 1-866-274-8023 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
Fees
Sliding Scale
Service area
All ZIP Codes, IL
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.
Last Assured
09/09/2026
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.