Accessible guides and information on your rights and options as a voter with a disability It’s important that individuals of all abilities have the opportunity to vote. As the Nov. 5 election approaches, we want…
All Illinois families of children with special healthcare needs are welcome to share their feedback and experiences at this virtual forum. Join us for an opportunity to connect with other families and share your feedback…
Home Care Program parent praises NurseNet as an easy way to find available nurses in your area The search for in-home nurses can be exhausting for many families of loved ones with complex medical needs….
PLEASE NOTE: AS of March 9, 2025, the free COVID-19 test program has been suspended. Another round of free at-home COVID-19 tests is now available. Starting in late September 2024, every U.S. household can order…
The MCH Bridges podcast shares the story of how DSCC partnered with parent advocates and state agencies to allow generators to be an MFTD waiver benefit In August 2020, a powerful windstorm called a derecho…
HFS invites families to participate in listening sessions to share feedback on HealthChoice Illinois managed care The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) wants to hear about your experience with HealthChoice Illinois managed…
Families have through Sept. 28, 2024, to share input on waiver amendments allowing CNAs to become paid family caregivers and nursing rate increases. Families have an opportunity to share feedback on several significant updates to…
This free in-person training will take place Sept. 24-25 at UIC’s Simulation and Integrative Learning Center in Chicago. Registration is now open for a special in-person training program for the families and caregivers of children…
The 2024 Illinois Statewide Transition Conference is happening on Nov. 7-8 in Springfield Luz Diaz said she struggled emotionally before attending the Illinois Statewide Transition Conference. She felt isolated and unsure of the future for…
DSCC team members will be at the fair’s Sensory Station on Aug. 8-11 and help during special sensory-friendly Sunflower Hours on Aug. 10 We understand the importance of having inclusive and accessible activities for children…
