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…
CST Academy and Chicago ABA Therapy are offering a monthly night out for parents to enjoy themselves. CST Academy, a Chicago therapeutic preschool program, and Chicago ABA Therapy are sponsoring an initiative to provide free…
Online learning tools for parents and their transition age teens who are deaf or hard of hearing. The transition from high school to the workforce or postsecondary education can be difficult to understand and navigate. Hands &…
State Board shares resources for children, families and educators. In response to the mass shooting in Las Vegas, the Illinois State Board of Education has compiled a list of resources for parents and educators to help…
