IEMA highlights importance of disaster preparedness for people with functional and access needs during the month of May. While most disasters can’t be prevented, the stress of such situations can be reduced significantly through personal…
Dr. Gabriel retires after helping hundreds of DSCC youth through free orthopedic clinics. Eleven-year-old Bayan sat quietly in an exam room during a recent orthopedic assessment clinic hosted by the University of Illinois at Chicago’s…
A variety of overnight and day camps are available throughout Illinois. Are you looking for fun and engaging activities to help your child make new friends, develop new skills and foster their independence? Our Care…
Comments for the proposed medically fragile, technology dependent waiver amendment are due June 9. The state invites families to provide their input for an amendment to the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver for children who are…
Drug collection receptacles are available at five state police headquarters across the state. Five Illinois State Police District headquarters across the state are providing receptacles for people to drop off their unused and unwanted prescription medications. The headquarters are…
Discuss existing barriers to employment for people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities and their families are invited to join the Arc of Illinois, the Self-Advocacy Alliance, Sibling Leadership Network and Illinois Assistive Technology Program for a series…
Report explains our mission and highlights our progress. UIC’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) partners with Illinois families and communities to help children and youth with special healthcare needs connect to services and…
Illinois Poison Center warns families of the risks associated with cold and flu products containing camphor. The holidays may be over, but cold and flu season is far from finished. Between now and the end…
DSCC families in need receive gifts and necessities from our generous community partners. Partnerships are a crucial part of our mission to help children and youth with special healthcare needs connect to services and resources….
DSCC’s dedicated and experienced parents share advice in honor of National Family Caregivers Month. National Family Caregivers Month in November recognizes the real-life heroes who selflessly care for their loved ones and relatives. The theme…
