Find solutions, know your rights training and resources
Equip for Equality works to empower people with disabilities to advocate for themselves and their families. Explore our know your rights trainings and resources to break down barriers, solve problems, and claim the rights you deserve. When self-advocacy is not enough, contact us to learn about more involved ways we may be able to work with you.
Find solutions and take action
Explore our resources to get the help you’re looking for. Select a topic to start your journey.
School and education rights
Learn how to get the right school help for kids with disabilities and find out about extra support.
Fully participating in the community & discrimination
Find ways to live on your own with the right help and support in your neighborhood and stop discrimination.
Leaving residential facilities
Know your rights when leaving facilities and looking for help to live in the community.
Employment rights
Find out how to get and keep good jobs, and learn what rights you have at work.
Right to services in different settings
Learn how to stay safe from harm or unfair treatment.
Stop abuse, neglect, & poor-quality services
Find out how to get the help you need and how to ask for good care where you live or get services.
Police, Courts, Prisons & Re-Entry
Learn about your disability-related rights in the court system.
Get informed and take action for equal rights
Speak up for yourself and others
Whether advocating for yourself or others, we have the information you need to do it effectively.
Get the help you need
You're not alone. We're here to remove barriers and provide the support you deserve.
Report Abuse & Neglect
If you think someone is being abused, it’s very important to tell the right people in Illinois who can look into it and help right away.
Key Accomplishments
Local girl stays in neighborhood school with help from the clinic
A 6-year-old girl with autism stayed in her local kindergarten class after the clinic represented her in a hearing, instead of being sent to a separate school 30 miles away as the district had recommended.
Teen stays in school with help from Parent Helpline
A 16-year-old student with feeding tubes stayed at his local school after surgery, instead of a separate residential placement, because his parent advocated for his rights with help from the Parent Helpline
Get involved with us
There are so many ways to make a difference. From volunteering to donating, your support today can transform lives and create real change. By getting involved, you contribute towards building a more inclusive society.
Do you have ideas? We would love to hear from you!
Advocate for policy reform or legislation
You can help improve rules and laws for people with disabilities by learning to speak up and make a difference.
Become a volunteer attorney
You can make a big difference in the lives of people with disabilities. If you're a lawyer, law school grad, or law student, you can volunteer and help someone who really needs it.
Donate to support our mission
By giving to Equip for Equality, you support efforts to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
