DSCC Teen Recovering Well After Heart Transplant
“He has a very bright future in front of him.” At only 14 years old, Nathan “Nate” Wells is no stranger to major surgery. The teen was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a congenital…
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New Family Liaison Joins DSCC Team
DSCC parent Gina Jones will work with families north of Interstate 80. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is proud to welcome a new part-time Family Liaison to…
DSCC Unveils its First Annual Report
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…
In the News: DSCC Family Has Accessible New Home
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…
DSCC Announces 2016 “Champions for Children”
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…
Third Thursdays for Special Needs Children at DuPage Children’s Museum
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…
2017 Hydrocephalus Association Scholarships
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…
Meet DSCC’s New Family Liaison
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…
Rockford Program Coordinator Assistant Wins Award of Merit
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…
How to Organize Your Child’s IEP Records
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…