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Created in 1979, the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission’s mission is to safeguard 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.
The Commission is an executive state agency governed by a board of eleven Commissioners, who serve voluntarily, and are appointed by the Governor. Meet The Commissioners
The Commission delivers critical services to individuals and families across Illinois – from youth through adulthood – centered in four primary programs: