Check out our list of inclusive camps to help you find the right fit for your child It’s never too early to start planning for summer break activities. Fortunately, there are a variety of opportunities…
Key dates to know and an overview of the impact on DSCC participants and families We are starting to prepare for the end of the public health emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve put…
“DSCC understands the importance of supporting families and coordinating care.” Dr. Shubhra Mukherjee, also known as Dr. Sue, is the medical director of pediatric and adolescent rehabilitation medicine at Shriners Children’s Chicago. Mukherjee currently cares…
Hippity-hoppity, the Easter Bunny is on its way! Sensory-friendly Easter Bunny visits are happening at sites throughout Illinois and the St. Louis area. Individuals of all ages and abilities may schedule an appointment. The visits…
Free virtual training sessions in English and Spanish for Division of Specialized Care for Children participants, their families and all who are interested Navigating the health insurance maze can be frustrating. We’ve heard our participant…
Paid licensed caregivers and nurse overtime are now permanent options for Home Care families We have exciting news about long-term changes to the Home Care Program. We have listened to our participant families and made…
Petra Petty hopes to promote greater understanding and disability representation Petra Petty says she’s fought for greater understanding and representation of the disability community her whole life. The 17-year-old Kewanee high school student was…
To celebrate Eloise turning 3, her family threw a “groovy” birthday party to provide comfort and treats for patients and their families at OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois Birthdays are major milestones in every child’s…
Updates make it simpler and more convenient for our participant families to share feedback Our participant families are important to us, and your feedback matters. We’ve updated our family survey process to make it easier…
The 2023 Illinois Miss Amazing program is accepting applications through Feb. 15. Miss Amazing is a national nonprofit program that encourages girls and women with disabilities to consider their goals, challenge themselves and take pride…
