Find out about news and events for children with special health care needs.
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Jacob Flynn is fulfilling his college dreams with help from his mother. Like many young adults his age, 20-year-old Jacob Flynn headed back to school this fall for his sophomore year of college. But there…
Families and professionals from across the state attended annual Stepping Stones of Transition Conference to help youth with special needs. More than 700 families and professionals gained valuable knowledge about helping adolescents with special needs…
Learn more about your rights and options with USAGov’s Guide for Voters with a Disability. Election Day is right around the corner. Do you know if your polling place is accessible? Do you need accommodations?…
Mammogram Mondays provide free screening mammograms for uninsured and under-insured women age 40 and older. It’s important that mothers and female caregivers of children with special needs take care of their own health and wellness. The Regional Cancer Partnership of Illinois,…
A special trailer makes travel possible for 5-year-old DSCC participant and her family. Traveling with young children can be challenging, especially if your child has a complex medical condition. The Taylor family has foregone family vacations for…
Children and young adults’ original drawings will be featured in DSCC’s 2019 promotional calendar. Calling all young artists! The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is seeking children and…
Families gain valuable information and confidence during the 2018 Institute for Parents of Preschool Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Late last year, Kendall and Nick Gould’s infant daughter, Tate, was born with…
Learn the signs of heat-related illnesses and how to prevent them. A predicted heat wave for most of the state could bring a dangerous mix of high temperatures and high humidity. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)…
Free events providing fresh produce, milk and other nutritious items. The Central Illinois Foodbank is holding “Healthy Foods Distribution” events throughout central Illinois this summer. The foodbank partners with a host site to secure a parking lot and…
Learn what you and your family can do to avoid insect bites this summer. Summer is here and so are the outdoor pests. But insect bites are much more than an itchy inconvenience. They can spread…
