Find out about news and events for children with special healthcare needs.
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DSCC staff join forces to honor caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month. Staff at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) understand that caring for a child with special needs is…
Marcus Theatres’ offers sensory-friendly showings for families with special needs. Marcus Theatres Reel Movies for Real Needs is a specially designed program to serve families with special needs who seldom attend movies. It provides a welcoming…
Olney Regional Office’s Dalena Ralston honored for outstanding service to children with special healthcare needs. Dalena Ralston is the 2018 recipient of the Award of Merit from the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of…
New promotional calendar features artwork from 15 young artists from across the state. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is excited to announce the winners of our 2019…
Free Santa Experiences welcome children of all ages and abilities! Autism Speaks is once again partnering with Cherry Hill Programs this holiday season to provide free, sensory-friendly Santa Experiences for families across the country. All families of children…
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…
