“He is a modest, humble kid who always puts forth his best effort and rarely complains.” Alex Killian is an involved eighth-grader at Gibson City Middle School who pours himself into his studies and extracurricular…
Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County helps family achieve home ownership. The new year is off to a great start for one University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children family who has…
On “Play Day” Holiday World opens its doors just for children with special needs One day each year, Holiday World & Splashing Safari park provides Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center of Indiana with a limited amount of tickets so children…
After a care coordinator spoke to a family support group, a reporter picked-up the story. Our care coordinators do outreach activities throughout Illinois communities. We call it outreach, but it’s really any activity that builds…
At the Miss You Can Do It pageant, contestants get more than a day of glamour. The theme of the pageant is a “can do” attitude. Contestants participate to their fullest ability and feel great…
Find out why this Urbana cafe was featured on WCIA’s “Angel’s Among US” Piato Cafe in the Lincoln Square Mall is known for their food. Now they’re being recognized for their efforts to support local…
Children learn how to ride a traditional two-wheel bicycle. Many children who haven’t been able to ride a bike in the past have completed this program. In fact, 80% of participants successfully complete the program….
Need to find a program or service when Specialized Care for Children is closed? Dial 211. Trained staff from United Way and PATH Crisis Center are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365…
Audiences are impressed with the “Chalk Guy’s” work, but they are inspired by his words. Specialized Care for Children sponsored artist and inspirational speaker Ben Glenn at the Kankakee Transition Fair on Thursday, March 13,…
There’s fun and freedom that comes with riding your own bike. That’s the feeling that AMBUCS wanted to deliver to a local family. AMBUCS is a non-profit service organization dedicated to creating mobility and independence…
