@equip4equality

Equip for Equality provides legal & self advocacy services for People with Disabilities. Offices located in Chicago, Springfield, Moline and Carbondale

 Chicago, IL
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Joined September 2009
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Early Bird Tickets are on sale now for our September 28 gala: Launching Our 5th Decade presented in partnership with @Kirkland_Ellis equipforequality.org/launchi…

Launching Our 5th Decade - Past. Present. Progress. | Equip For Equality

Launching Our 5th Decade  Presented in partnership with Kirkland & Ellis LLP Past. Present. Progress. An Evening with Equip for EqualityChicago WinerySeptember 28, 20265:00–7:00 PM  Join Equip for...

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“Service models that focus on maximizing profits must not be part of Illinois’ support system for people with developmental disabilities,” says EFE VP of our Independent Monitoring Unit, Stacey Aschemann. chicagotribune.com/2026/07/0…

Illinois bill awaiting Pritzker OK would add oversight on private equity firms buying disability...

The bill, which passed the General Assembly this spring with broad bipartisan support, requires facilities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to report to the state when they...

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Consent Decree Public Hearing Tuesday, July 14 1:00pm – 4:00pm Join the Zoom: bit.ly/zoomjuly14 To speak at the hearing, sign up here by July 14 at 4:30 bit.ly/consentdecreeCHI Those selected to speak will be assigned a speaker number in the order in which they signed up.
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Image contains all text from the post over a picture of a police car with lights on in the road. At the bottom are logos for One Northside, ACLU Illinois, Community Renewal Society, Equip for Equality, Next Steps, and Communities United.
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There are only a few hours left to register for tomorrow's annual priorities setting meeting. This is your chance to tell us what you think we should focus on next year. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../W…
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What disability rights topics should we focus on? At Equip for Equality, we set our advocacy priorities based on the needs and concerns of the communities we serve. Join us on Zoom on June 24 from 1:00–3:00 PM. ASL and captioning provided. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../W…
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No permita que los errores del pasado se interpongan en su futuro. New Leaf puede ayudar con la eliminación de sus antecedentes por consumo de cannabis y cualquier otro registro relevante. Acepte ayuda para poder crear un futuro mejor para usted. Visite newleafillinois.org.
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Don’t let past mistakes get in the way of your future. New Leaf Illinois can help you clear your old cannabis record - and any other eligible records at the same time. Let them help you make a better future for yourself. Visit newleafillinois.org.
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¡Feliz 20 de abril! ¡Permita que #NewLeafIllinois celebre con usted con la eliminación de sus antecedentes por consumo de cannabis hoy mismo! Visite newleafillinois.org/ o llame al 855-963-9532 para averiguar si califica.
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Happy 4/20! Let #NewLeafIllinois to help you celebrate by clearing your cannabis convictions today! Visit newleafillinois.org/ or call 855-963-9532 to see if you qualify.
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EFE es parte de una red de asistencia legal financiada por el Estado de Illinois para ayudar a las personas que tienen antecedentes por delitos relacionados con el cannabis. ¡Nuestros amigos de New Leaf Illinois le ayudarán a eliminar sus antecedentes de forma!
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Llámenos hoy al 872-NEW-LEAF o visite newleafillinois.org.
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Did you know EFE is part of a legal aid network funded by the State of Illinois to help people who have cannabis crimes on their record? Our friends at New Leaf Illinois will help you clear your record for FREE! Call them today – 872-NEW-LEAF or visit newleafillinois.org.
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Image Description: Large icon image of two shaking hands. The left hand is darker and sticking out of a black suit cuff with Equip for Equality's logo on it. The right hand is lighter and sticking out of a blue suit cuff with New Leaf Illinois' logo on it.
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Descripción de la imagen: Imagen grande de dos manos dándose la mano. La mano izquierda es más oscura y sobresale del puño de un traje negro con el logotipo de EFE. La mano derecha es más clara y sobresale del puño de un traje azul con el logotipo de New Leaf Illinois.
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The following are disability-related bills and/or issues pending in the Illinois General Assembly that are scheduled to be heard in committee during the week of February 23, 2026. equipforequality.org/news/le…

Legislative Update from Equip for Equality - February 23, 2026 | Equip For Equality

The following are disability-related bills and/or issues pending in the Illinois General Assembly that are scheduled to be heard in committee during the week of February 23, 2026:   House Ethics &...

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Don’t let past mistakes get in the way of your future. New Leaf Illinois can help you clear your old cannabis record - and any other eligible records at the same time. Let them help you make a better future for yourself. newleafillinois.org.
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No permita que los errores del pasado se interpongan en su futuro. New Leaf Illinois puede ayudar con la eliminación de sus antecedentes por consumo de cannabis y cualquier otro registro relevante a la vez. Acepte ayuda para poder crear un futuro mejor para usted. 872-NEW-LEAF
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¡No permita que su pasado sea su dirección permanente! Avance hacia un futuro mejor con New Leaf Illinois. Allí nuestros amigos pueden ayudarle a eliminar sus antecedentes por consumo de cannabis y otros registros relevantes para que pueda continuar con su vida. 872-NEW-LEAF
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Don’t let your past be your permanent address! Move into a better future with New Leaf Illinois. Our friends there can help you clear your old cannabis record and other eligible records so you can move forward in life. newleafillinois.org.
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