DSCC Families, We Want Your Feedback!
Our annual family survey is an easy way to share your input and help improve our services. Attention participant families, be sure to watch your mail or email! On Feb. 10, all Division of Specialized…
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Find out about news and events for children with special healthcare needs.
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Be a Part of Illinois Miss Amazing
Miss Amazing is a national nonprofit program that encourages girls and women with disabilities to consider their goals, challenge themselves and take pride in who they are. The Illinois Miss Amazing experience brings together a…
Share Your Feedback to Allow CNAs as Paid Family Caregivers
Families have until Jan. 30, 2025, to share their input on a state plan amendment allowing CNAs to become paid family caregivers. Families can now share their feedback to allow more parents/legally responsible adults (LRAs)…
Mokena Care Coordinator Earns DSCC’s Award of Merit
DSCC honors Meeka Hudson for her dedication to supporting Illinois children and youth with special healthcare needs and their families Care Coordinator Meeka Hudson is the 2024 recipient of the University of Illinois Chicago’s Division…
Sensory-Friendly and Inclusive Holiday Events for All Ages
Experience the magic of the season with Santa visits, light displays and other fun events happening throughout Illinois. The holiday season is a time for joy, connection and celebration. For individuals with sensory sensitivities and…
New Electronic Visit Verification System for In-Home Nursing
Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) is a system that electronically documents the time and location of care that in-home nurses provide. We have an important update about the in-home nursing services that Home Care Program families…
Empowering Every Voter: Voting Resources for People With Disabilities
Accessible guides and information on your rights and options as a voter with a disability It’s important that individuals of all abilities have the opportunity to vote. As the Nov. 5 election approaches, we want…
Share Your Input at Our Nov. 14 Family Advisory Council Open Forum
All Illinois families of children with special healthcare needs are welcome to share their feedback and experiences at this virtual forum. Join us for an opportunity to connect with other families and share your feedback…
NurseNet Simplifies the Search for In-Home Nursing
Home Care Program parent praises NurseNet as an easy way to find available nurses in your area The search for in-home nurses can be exhausting for many families of loved ones with complex medical needs….
New Round of Free At-Home COVID Tests Now Available
A federal program that provides free at-home COVID-19 tests, including tests with enhanced accessibility, has resumed. Another round of free at-home COVID-19 tests is now available. Starting in late September 2024, every U.S. household can…