Resources to help support children and youth of all abilities. This year’s return to school is a partial or completely virtual experience for many Illinois students amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents and caregivers must navigate how to…
DSCC provides dedicated email address for families to submit concerns about personal protective equipment The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) team is working hard to make sure our…
Tips to help parents of children with medical complexity prepare for their own illness and other emergencies Parents and caregivers of children with medical complexity often focus solely on their child’s health and wellbeing. But…
DSCC is partnering with HFS to focus on families’ concerns and find solutions to pandemic-related challenges. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) takes pride in our partnership with…
DSCC’s updated Family Advisory Council makes it easier for families to take part and share feedback. Feedback from our parents and participants is important to us at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of…
Project to help people with disabilities and their families build a circle of support, connection and safety The Arc of Illinois and the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities have launched a project to help individuals…
The Summer Food Service Program is open to Illinois children ages 18 and under to fill the summer nutritional gap. Many Illinois families depend on their children’s schools to provide regular, nutritious meals throughout the school year. The financial…
UIUC’s Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Clinic is providing free tele-practice appointments this summer for individuals and groups. Do you or your child need speech-language pathology interventions but can’t see your clinician due to the COVID-19…
DSCC provides memory booklet for children and families to complete together during the pandemic. From school closings to parents suddenly working from home, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has drastically changed Illinois families’ way of life…
DSCC’s posted office phone numbers are best way to reach our staff by phone. Our staff is here to help Illinois families navigate the far-reaching effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We want to make…
