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Project to help people with disabilities and their families build a circle of support, connection and safety The Arc of Illinois and the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities have launched a project to help individuals…
Programs for all ages, abilities and needs Summer 2020 is anything but typical due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though many summer camps remain closed for in-person activities, some are offering virtual opportunities to keep children and…
The American Academy of Pediatrics provides helpful resources and tips for families to have these important conversations. Racism is harmful to our communities. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) shares the University’s commitment…
The Summer Food Service Program is open to Illinois children ages 18 and under to fill the summer nutritional gap. Many Illinois families depend on their children’s schools to provide regular, nutritious meals throughout the school year. The financial…
UIUC’s Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Clinic is providing free tele-practice appointments this summer for individuals and groups. Do you or your child need speech-language pathology interventions but can’t see your clinician due to the COVID-19…
DSCC provides memory booklet for children and families to complete together during the pandemic. From school closings to parents suddenly working from home, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has drastically changed Illinois families’ way of life…
Mandy Nicolaides is raising awareness about her son’s severe speech and communication disorder. Mandy Nicolaides thought her son may never speak. At 3 years old, he could say less than five intelligible words, she recalled….
DSCC’s posted office phone numbers are best way to reach our staff by phone. Our staff is here to help Illinois families navigate the far-reaching effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We want to make…
The Institute for Parents of Preschool Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are sorry to announce that this year’s Institute for Parents of Preschool Children…
The Johnson family donated 160 Easter baskets for children at Central DuPage Hospital, surpassing their goal despite the coronavirus outbreak Andrea Stambaugh vividly recalls the disappointment she felt when her son, Axel Johnson, was in…
