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The Summer Food Service Program is open to Illinois children ages 18 and under to fill the nutritional gap during summer. School may be out for summer, but hunger knows no break. Many Illinois families depend on their children’s…
Division of Specialized Care for Children participant Trenten Jankuski has a special vacation and accessible home, thanks to Care Coordinator Angel Lawrence’s efforts. Angel Lawrence is a Care Coordinator at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s…
Molly Hofmann has been named an Emerging Nurse Leader in Illinois. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is pleased to announce that our Associate Director Molly Hofmann is one of the 40…
UIC’s Division of Specialized Care for Children highlights the need for timely screenings and follow-up services in honor of Better Hearing and Speech Month. The ability to communicate is one of the most important achievements…
Day and overnight summer camp opportunities for all ages and abilities throughout Illinois. Summer is fast-approaching, along with a long break from school. We’re here to help you find the right activities and programs to…
Doctors placed a “winter coat” around Eloise Hoffman’s heart to fix a rare congenital heart defect. Eloise Hoffman is an energetic 2-year-old who loves to laugh, play outside and chase her grandparents’ dog. “She’s just this…
Learn from experts in the field about assistive technology, post-transition, behavior planning and early detection and intervention. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Institute on Disability and Human Development and The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP)…
Community support helped the Barmaki family achieve homeownership. Raising five children in a small two-story apartment is difficult. It’s especially challenging when one of them uses a wheelchair. Jaouad and Hoda Barmaki had to carry…
Free Easter Bunny visits for people of all ages and abilities. Individuals with special needs and their families are invited to sensory-friendly Easter Bunny photo sessions scheduled throughout Illinois. Autism Speaks is partnering with Cherry Hill…
Trisha Jamison’s son Everett has Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy. Life with epilepsy can be a hard battle and an emotional roller coaster. “To watch your small child have a seizure for an…
