Individual Advocacy Group, Inc.

At Individual Advocacy Group, we are a CARF-Accredited boutique nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering adults with disabilities to lead meaningful lives. We firmly believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to thrive, and we provide comprehensive support to ensure they can achieve their full potential. Through our unique approach, we teach self-advocacy, promote self-entrepreneurship, and utilize creative mediums to assist individuals in self-management.

All of IAG’s programs are community-based and all residential programs are family scale of four or fewer people in Illinois, and three or fewer in Washington, D.C., using neighborhood housing and apartments. IAG provides its services in 21 counties in Illinois from Chicago to the Quad Cities to Springfield, as well as the District of Columbia and Maryland.

At Individual Advocacy Group, we take pride in our commitment to creativity and innovation. We understand that each person has unique talents, aspirations, and challenges. Therefore, we tailor ourprograms to meet individual needs, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that allows for personal growth and self-expression. We firmly believe in the power of creative mediums such as art,music, and drama to enhance self-confidence, communication skills, and overall well-being.

Individual Advocacy Group Programs:

• Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA)
• Intermittent CILA
• Host Family
• Behavioral Services
• Community Day Support (CDS)
• Home Based Services
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Transitional Living Program
• Supported Living

All of IAG’s programs are community-based and all residential programs are family scale of four or fewer people in Illinois. Our programs and services encompass a wide range of areas, including advocacy and case management, community-based residential programs, life skills training, vocational support, job placement assistance, community integration, and ongoing mentorship. We strive to create a nurturing and inclusive community where individuals can form meaningful connections, build strong support networks, and cultivate their unique talents and interests.

What sets Individual Advocacy Group apart is our unwavering dedication to those whom others may have given up on. We firmly believe in the inherent potential and worth of every individual, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. We go the extra mile to provide individualized support, working closely with our program participants to identify their goals and help them navigate the challenges they may face along the way. We believe in fostering independence, encouraging self-advocacy, and promoting self-entrepreneurship so that each person can take control of their own destiny.