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Hippity-hoppity, the Easter Bunny is on its way! Sensory-friendly Easter Bunny visits are happening at sites throughout Illinois and the St. Louis area. Individuals of all ages and abilities may schedule an appointment. The visits…
Free virtual training sessions in English and Spanish for Division of Specialized Care for Children participants, their families and all who are interested Navigating the health insurance maze can be frustrating. We’ve heard our participant…
Paid licensed caregivers and nurse overtime are now permanent options for Home Care families We have exciting news about long-term changes to the Home Care Program. We have listened to our participant families and made…
Petra Petty hopes to promote greater understanding and disability representation Petra Petty says she’s fought for greater understanding and representation of the disability community her whole life. The 17-year-old Kewanee high school student was…
To celebrate Eloise turning 3, her family threw a “groovy” birthday party to provide comfort and treats for patients and their families at OSF Children’s Hospital of Illinois Birthdays are major milestones in every child’s…
Updates make it simpler and more convenient for our participant families to share feedback Our participant families are important to us, and your feedback matters. We’ve updated our family survey process to make it easier…
The 2023 Illinois Miss Amazing program is accepting applications through Feb. 15. Miss Amazing is a national nonprofit program that encourages girls and women with disabilities to consider their goals, challenge themselves and take pride…
The B.E.S.T. research study looks at how care coordination services that include mental health support can benefit teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Adolescence can be a challenging time for teens with intellectual and developmental…
David Martinez honored for his dedication to supporting Illinois children with special healthcare needs and their families David Martinez is the 2022 recipient of the Merit Award from the University of Illinois Chicago’s Division of…
The annual Stepping Stones of Transition Conference gives families and professionals valuable resources and information to support youth on the path to adulthood. Sixteen-year-old Ayla Etheridge says she’s faced many surgeries and physical limitations throughout…
