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Sensory-Friendly Easter Bunny Visits

March 3rd, 2023

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…

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DSCC Teen Starts Podcast on Disability

February 6th, 2023

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…

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New Improvements to DSCC Family Surveys

January 24th, 2023

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…

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Portrait of DSCC's 2022 Merit Award Winner David Martinez

Chicago Care Coordinator Earns DSCC Merit Award

December 6th, 2022

David Martinez honored for his dedication to supporting Illinois children with special healthcare needs and their families David Martinez is the 2022 recipient of the Merit Award from the University of Illinois Chicago’s Division of…

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