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Free Webinar Series on Transition

September 27th, 2017

“Next Steps to Adulthood: Planning for Transition” includes a free webinar series and in-person workshop. The University of Illinois at Chicago Institute on Disability and Human Development (IDHD) Developmental Disability Family Clinics present “Next Steps to Adulthood:…

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DSCC's new Family Liaison, Violet Wiker

Meet DSCC’s New Family Liaison

January 19th, 2017

Violet Wiker will build relationships and give families a voice. Executive Director Thomas Jerkovitz is pleased to introduce Violet Wiker as the new Family Liaison for the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized…

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Wooden plank path through lake st.clair national park

Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

July 5th, 2016

Several federal and state sites have accessible areas and programs. For over 2000 federal recreation sites, a lifetime pass is available for people with disabilities. The pass offers free entry to sites that normally charge…

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Annual Play Day at Holiday World

May 31st, 2016

On “Play Day” Holiday World opens its doors just for children with special needs One day each year, Holiday World & Splashing Safari park provides Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center of Indiana with a limited amount of tickets so children…

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Accessible Vehicle Giveaway

April 15th, 2015

NMEDA is giving away 4 wheelchair accessible vehicles for National Mobility Awareness Month. One vehicle in each of the four categories will be given: for a caregiver for a senior battery-powered vehicle general category To…

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Kid at the dentist getting his teeth checked

Special Needs Dental Program in Southern Illinois

March 2nd, 2015

This program is the only one in Illinois, outside of Chicago, that currently offers dental anesthesia for children on Medicaid. The Special Needs Dental Program says its goal is to provide high-quality, compassion dental car,…

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Before & After School Program Refunded

January 8th, 2015

East Richland Community Unit School District #1 to reopen school programs in February. The district has been refunded, allowing it to support before and after school programs at West Richland Elementary, East Richland Middle School,…

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