Find out about news and events for children with special health care needs.
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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…
Program open to all youth age 18 and under to fill the nutritional gap during the summer months. Many Illinois families depend on their children’s schools to provide regular, healthy meals. The Illinois State Board of Education…
DSCC partnership with UIC’s Division of Audiology will help more newborns with suspected hearing loss receive timely screenings and follow-up services. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) continues…
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…
