Great teamwork helped Phalynn Graham celebrate her first Christmas outside the hospital. Christmas 2018 was an unforgettable celebration for Phalynn Graham and her family. It was the first holiday that the 4-year-old was able to spend at home,…
Olney Regional Office’s Dalena Ralston honored for outstanding service to children with special healthcare needs. Dalena Ralston is the 2018 recipient of the Award of Merit from the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of…
New promotional calendar features artwork from 15 young artists from across the state. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is excited to announce the winners of our 2019…
Free Santa Experiences welcome children of all ages and abilities! Autism Speaks is once again partnering with Cherry Hill Programs this holiday season to provide free, sensory-friendly Santa Experiences for families across the country. All families of children…
Jacob Flynn is fulfilling his college dreams with help from his mother. Like many young adults his age, 20-year-old Jacob Flynn headed back to school this fall for his sophomore year of college. But there…
Families and professionals from across the state attended annual Stepping Stones of Transition Conference to help youth with special needs. More than 700 families and professionals gained valuable knowledge about helping adolescents with special needs…
Learn more about your rights and options with USAGov’s Guide for Voters with a Disability. Election Day is right around the corner. Do you know if your polling place is accessible? Do you need accommodations?…
Children and young adults’ original drawings will be featured in DSCC’s 2019 promotional calendar. Calling all young artists! The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is seeking children and…
Families gain valuable information and confidence during the 2018 Institute for Parents of Preschool Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Late last year, Kendall and Nick Gould’s infant daughter, Tate, was born with…
Learn the signs of heat-related illnesses and how to prevent them. A predicted heat wave for most of the state could bring a dangerous mix of high temperatures and high humidity. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)…
