Discuss existing barriers to employment for people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities and their families are invited to join the Arc of Illinois, the Self-Advocacy Alliance, Sibling Leadership Network and Illinois Assistive Technology Program for a series…
Report explains our mission and highlights our progress. UIC’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) partners with Illinois families and communities to help children and youth with special healthcare needs connect to services and…
Popular movie about a boy with craniofacial differences strikes a chord with DSCC participants. The hit movie “Wonder,” based on a best-selling book about a boy named Auggie with profound facial differences, has moved audiences…
Illinois Poison Center warns families of the risks associated with cold and flu products containing camphor. The holidays may be over, but cold and flu season is far from finished. Between now and the end…
Miguel and Carlos spend time with Club America soccer team, thanks to their DSCC care coordination team. One of the main ways that UIC’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) helps children with special…
DSCC’s dedicated and experienced parents share advice in honor of National Family Caregivers Month. National Family Caregivers Month in November recognizes the real-life heroes who selflessly care for their loved ones and relatives. The theme…
Participating malls across the state invite youth of all ages and abilities to meet Santa. Autism Speaks is partnering with Cherry Hill Programs this holiday season to provide sensory-friendly Santa Experiences for families across the country. All…
New app helps parents track their child’s development in a fun and easy way. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is pleased to announce the launch of CDC’s Milestone Tracker, a free app for tracking every…
Mokena Regional Office’s Lynda Miller honored for outstanding service to children with special healthcare needs. Lynda Miller of Lemont is the 2017 recipient of the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for…
500-plus families and professionals attended the 13th annual Stepping Stones of Transition Conference in Springfield More than 500 families and professionals learned valuable information about helping adolescents with special needs/disabilities prepare for adulthood during the…
