The Consumer Stipend Program provides assistive technology funding for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Most conferences, important meetings and training for people with developmental disabilities and their families have gone virtual. Grant funding…
Make-A-Wish organizes a car parade, limo ride and shopping spree for 3-year-old T’Aubrae The year 2020 has been especially challenging for Shyterria Jordan and her children. Her 3-year-old son, T’Aubrae, has complex medical needs. He…
Project Mobility awards adaptive bikes to seven youth with mobility issues Six-year-old-Dayna loves to keep up with her older brothers. But keeping up became a lot harder when biking became a favorite pastime during the…
Note: This post was updated on Sept. 24, 2020 All staff have returned to work at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC). The University has reached an agreement…
Resources to help support children and youth of all abilities. This year’s return to school is a partial or completely virtual experience for many Illinois students amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents and caregivers must navigate how to…
DSCC provides dedicated email address for families to submit concerns about personal protective equipment The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) team is working hard to make sure our…
Tips to help parents of children with medical complexity prepare for their own illness and other emergencies Parents and caregivers of children with medical complexity often focus solely on their child’s health and wellbeing. But…
DSCC is partnering with HFS to focus on families’ concerns and find solutions to pandemic-related challenges. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) takes pride in our partnership with…
DSCC’s updated Family Advisory Council makes it easier for families to take part and share feedback. Feedback from our parents and participants is important to us at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of…
Project to help people with disabilities and their families build a circle of support, connection and safety The Arc of Illinois and the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities have launched a project to help individuals…
