NOTE: please see our updated post “New Training Resources on Caring for Children With Trachs” for the latest information on free training resources on caring for children with a tracheostomy tube. A free course is…
Ralph Schubert honored for 40 years helping Illinois children and families Ralph Schubert has received the Title V Lifetime Achievement Award from the federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau. Ralph is the former Associate Director…
Programs provide help for persons with disabilities, limited English-speaking taxpayers, low-income families and individuals over 60 Free tax help is available for Illinois residents in need through several programs across the state. The Internal Revenue…
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…
