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We are proud to release our organization’s first Annual Report. The fiscal year 2016 Annual Report for the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children covers July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016. It provides…
Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County helps family achieve home ownership. The new year is off to a great start for one University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children family who has…
Award honors five who’ve made a difference in the lives of children with special healthcare needs. Four professionals and one vendor who provide extraordinary care and services for children with special healthcare needs across the…
Museum provides accommodations for visitors with accessibility needs. The DuPage Children’s Museum designates the third Thursday of each month as a time for families of children with special needs (e.g., mobility, visual impairments and autism spectrum) to enjoy…
Financial assistance available for teens and young adults living with hydrocephalus. Applications are now available for the Hydrocephalus Association’s 2017 Scholarship Program, which provides financial assistance to capable and promising teens and young adults who live with the ongoing challenges…
Violet Wiker will build relationships and give families a voice. Executive Director Thomas Jerkovitz is pleased to introduce Violet Wiker as the new Family Liaison for the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized…
Maribel Cano is the 2016 recipient of the UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) Award of Merit. The award allows DSCC’s leadership to annually recognize exceptional employees for outstanding service and dedication to serving children…
Helpful instructions for how to create an IEP binder for your child. Understood.org features an effective way that you can organize your child’s individualized education program (IEP) materials to better track progress and improve communication with their IEP…
The health care law has improved coverage for both children with disabilities and their parents. Recent reports from the Urban Institute show how the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has improved health care coverage for special needs…
Your child will still receive the same vaccinations, but your provider will bill your All Kids insurance differently. The Illinois Department of Pubic Health announced changes coming to the way providers bill insurance for vaccinations. Although…
