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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…
A variety of overnight and day camps are available throughout Illinois. Are you looking for fun and engaging activities to help your child make new friends, develop new skills and foster their independence? Our Care…
Comments for the proposed medically fragile, technology dependent waiver amendment are due June 9. The state invites families to provide their input for an amendment to the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver for children who are…
Opportunity Works places young adults in subsidized internships, exposing them to viable careers in a variety of sectors. Opportunity Works is a program that provides sector-driven internships for young adults between the ages of 16 and…
Drug collection receptacles are available at five state police headquarters across the state. Five Illinois State Police District headquarters across the state are providing receptacles for people to drop off their unused and unwanted prescription medications. The headquarters are…
Discuss existing barriers to employment for people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities and their families are invited to join the Arc of Illinois, the Self-Advocacy Alliance, Sibling Leadership Network and Illinois Assistive Technology Program for a series…
Study will investigate the effects of ballet dance class on stretch reflexes and spasticity. The Neuroscience of Dance in Health and Disability Laboratory at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is doing a research study…
Report explains our mission and highlights our progress. UIC’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) partners with Illinois families and communities to help children and youth with special healthcare needs connect to services and…
Popular movie about a boy with craniofacial differences strikes a chord with DSCC participants. The hit movie “Wonder,” based on a best-selling book about a boy named Auggie with profound facial differences, has moved audiences…
Financial assistance and resources from DSCC helped Payton’s family pay for modifications to their home and vehicle so he can stay active. Eight-year-old Payton was born with a gene mutation so rare that it doesn’t have a name. The…
