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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission

Cause Area

  • Advocacy & Human Rights
  • People with Disabilities
  • Seniors

Location

160 N. LaSalle St., Suite S-500Chicago, IL 60601 United States

Website:

http://gac.state.il.us
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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.

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by Missy D. from Chicago, IL (January 16, 2013)
I can't say enough good things about this organizaton. If you're looking for a great way to give back, this is it. I highly recommend.
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by mechele e. from IN (November 5, 2010)
THIS is a great AGENCY,because it protects individual rights,and advocates safe human rights for the mentally and physically disabled.It lets treatment facilities know that the court appointed guardianship is there to help these individuals.
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