Find out about news and events for children with special healthcare needs.
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Regional offices donate “birthday cakes” filled with items for nonprofits across Illinois. A dozen charities across the state are benefiting from a special service project in honor of the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized…
Open-captioned performances, touch tours, audio-described performances and autism/sensory-friendly performances available for upcoming theater productions. Chicago’s Lifeline Theatre offers a number of accessible shows this fall and winter for individuals with disabilities. A full list of the…
Data helps DSCC put children with special healthcare needs at the center of a seamless support system. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) partners with families to help…
DSCC Care Coordinator partnered with Mount Vernon Lion’s Club to make the gift a reality. Fifteen-year-old Allie Riley of Mount Vernon wanted a bicycle of her own so she could go on rides with her…
The Ruder family designed and donated special “rocket pack” Radio Flyer wagons for children who depend on medical equipment. Kara and Logan Ruder understand how difficult it can be to care for and transport a…
The American Red Cross is installing free smoke alarms as part of its Home Fire Campaign. The American Red Cross and its partners have launched the Home Fire Campaign to reduce deaths and injuries caused by…
Emma Wiker organized her third successful dog walk to benefit abused and neglected animals. For many preteens, summer is a time to relax, have fun with friends and enjoy the break from homework before school…
Family partners will provide a firsthand perspective on how children and their families live with a disability. The Illinois Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities Program (IL LEND) prepares graduate students, working professionals, family members and…
Program open to all youth age 18 and under to fill the nutritional gap during the summer months. Many families across the state depend on their children’s schools to provide regular, healthy meals. The Illinois State…
“He is a modest, humble kid who always puts forth his best effort and rarely complains.” Alex Killian is an involved eighth-grader at Gibson City Middle School who pours himself into his studies and extracurricular…
