IL ABLE Achieving a Better Life Experience
(Phone) 888-609-8683
(Email) il.clientservice@savewithable.com
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IL ABLE Accounts make it possible for people with disabilities and their families to save and invest their money for expenses related to living with a disability while preserving benefits.
Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
160 N La Salle Street
Suite S500
Chicago, IL 60601
(Phone) 312-793-5900
(Fax) 312-793-4377
(Toll Free) 866-274-8023
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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 alleged disability rights violations. IGAC ensures access to necessary guardianship and advocacy services for Illinois’ citizens with disabilities.
Social Security Administration
See the website for the office nearest your school.
(Phone) 800-325-0778
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The Social Security Administration can pay disability benefits to people who cannot work because of a medical condition. Applications for SSI/SSDI can be done with the support of the local SSA office (appointment usually required).
Center for Disability and Elder Law
205 W. Randolph,
Suite 1610
Chicago, IL 60606
312-376-1880
The Center for Disability and Elder Law provides legal services to low-income residents of Cook County, Illinois, who are either elderly or have permanent disabilities. They can support the process of obtaining Guardianship.