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Make a difference for persons with disabilities. Become a Human Rights Authority Member.
ORGANIZATION: Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
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The Human Rights Authority is a division of the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission that is statutorily empowered to investigate alleged violations of the rights of persons with disabilities, including persons with behavioral health needs, cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities and older individuals with disabilities. There are nine Authorities across the state which are separated according to geographic regions. The membership of each authority consists of nine volunteers. Three of these, by statute, are providers of disability services, one each from the areas of mental health, developmental disability services and rehabilitation/vocational services. The remaining six members are service consumers, family members of consumers or concerned citizens interested in advocating for disability rights. Members attend monthly meetings and serve on investigative tema. For further information, contact Teresa Parks at 309-671-3030 or Kim Conway at 618-833-4897.
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About Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Location:
160 N. LaSalle St., Suite S-500, Chicago, IL 60601, US
Mission Statement
The Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission safeguards the rights of persons with disabilities by providing public guardianship services, legal representation and a process to investigate alledged rights violations.
Description
The agency provides court appointed guardianship services to the mentally and physically disabled. It also investigates claims of human rights violations in residential treatment facilities and provides legal representation for the disabled.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various Locations in Southern IllinoisAnna, IL 62906
DATE POSTED
December 7, 2022
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours per month
- Application and appointment process required