DSCC’s Employment Activities: Learning Job Skills Tip Sheet

Would you like to get a job? This Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) employment activities tip sheet can help youth with disabilities explore the job skills needed to be ready to go to work. Use this tip sheet to identify the skills you have and what skills you need to build. You will also find helpful information on getting along with co-workers, workplace readiness training resources and more.

DSCC’s Employment Activities: Learning Job Skills Tip Sheet in English

DSCC’s Employment Activities: Learning Job Skills Tip Sheet in Spanish

DSCC’s Gaining Work Experience Tip Sheet

There are many ways to get work experience and find a job you love. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) Gaining Work Experience tip sheet was created to help youth with special healthcare needs build skills, explore opportunities, and learn about the many ways you can gain work experience. The tip sheet also includes resources for transition and employment, building a resume and more.

Gaining Work Experience tip sheet in English

Gaining Work Experience tip sheet in Spanish

DSCC’s Vocational Training Tip Sheet

It’s never to early to think about the job you want to do after high school. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs and their families explore career interests, find program and develop work skills.

“What are YOU Going to Be?” Vocational Training tip sheet in English

“What are YOU Going to Be?” Vocational Training tip sheet in Spanish

DSCC’s Find Your Strengths and Talents Tip Sheet

The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs find their personal strengths and abilities. These talents, strengths and areas of interest can be stepping stones to a career or job.

The tip sheet includes:

  • Steps for helping you identify things you are good at
  • Ways to have friends and family members help you identify and share your talents
  • Resources and worksheets to help you learn more

Find Your Strengths and Talents tip sheet in English

Find Your Strengths and Talents tip sheet in Spanish

DSCC’s Adolescent Development Tip Sheet

As youth with special healthcare needs transition to adulthood, they may undergo many physical, emotional and behavioral changes. This tip sheet from the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) covers what both teens and parents can expect and how to cope.

Adolescent Development tip sheet in English

Adolescent Development tip sheet in Spanish

School Meetings for Children and Preteens: Skills Tips

School Meetings for Children:  (English) (Spanish)

School Meetings for Preteens:  (English) (Spanish)

DSCC’s Planning for Accommodations at College Tip Sheet

Youth with disabilities preparing for college can use this Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) tip sheet to learn about the types of accommodations available and how to receive them.

DSCC’s Planning for Accommodations at College tip sheet in English

DSCC’s Planning for Accommodations at College tip sheet in Spanish

DSCC’s Planning and Going to College Tip Sheet

Knowing your strengths, setting goals, and understanding the options and supports available for attending college is important. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs start planning for college. It includes important things to consider when planning and helpful higher education resources.

Planning and Going to College tip sheet in English

Planning and Going to College tip sheet in Spanish

Transition Timeline

This tool can help you and your child prepare for the many transitions that life brings. It is available in English and Spanish.

Illinois Division of Developmental Disabilities Website and Helpline

The Illinois Division of Developmental Disabilities provides services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Possible services include in-home supports, respite care, job coaches, residential living arrangements, adaptive equipment and others.

To find out more information about available services and supports for persons with developmental disabilities, you can call the DHS Helpline at (888) DD-PLANS or (866) 376-8446 (TTY).