Equip for Equality, Inc. ("EFE") is the agency designated by the Governor to administer the federal Protection and Advocacy system in Illinois for people with physical and mental disabilities. EFE provides legal services and self-advocacy assistance to people with disabilities in the areas of discrimination, assistive technology, special education, guardianship defense, abuse, neglect and community integration. EFE publishes a free informational newsletter and other self-advocacy publications. EFE provides training to people with disabilities and family members on topics including the American with Disabilities Act, special education, and guardianship and advance directives. EFE provides free legal services and self-advocacy assistance.