Special Education Initiative | Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission

160 North LaSalle Street, Suite S500, Chicago, IL 60601

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(866) 274-8023

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Websitehttps://gac.illinois.gov

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Helps families navigate the special education system through education, advocacy, and legal assistance.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/22/2025

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United Way of the Midlands

What's Here

Education Advocacy Groups Special Education

Providing organization

Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission

Safeguards the rights of persons with disabilities by providing public guardianship services, legal representation in mental health proceedings, a process to investigate disability rights violations, and a resource for special education inquiries.