DSCC Fact Sheets Resources
DuPage County Health Department
The DuPage County Health Department provides health services, resources, and information to residents of DuPage County. Programs include immunizations, vision and hearing screening, teen health programs, behavioral health services for children and adults, dental services and more. For more information or to make an appointment, call (630) 682-7400.
DuPage County Health Department services also include:
- Avian Influenza updates (H5 Bird Flu)
- Programs for parents and infants
- COVID-19 updates and vaccine information
- Opioid use prevention and substance abuse treatment programs
DuPage County Transition Planning Committee
The DuPage County Transition Planning Committee (DuPage County TPC)is a group of representatives from area special education co-ops, school districts, the Department of Human Services-Division of Rehabilitation Services office, adult service providers, vocational coordinators, self-advocates, parents/caregivers and the business community. The committee meets to network, educate, learn, share and support services for individuals with disabilities.DuPage TPC’s website offers:- DuPage County TPC’s meeting schedule (meetings are on Zoom)
- Resources for Transition to adulthood planning, work and related topics
- Information on self-advocacy and transition-focused events
For questions, please contact dupagetpc@gmail.com.
The Dysphagia Outreach Project is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance for individuals with swallowing disorders across the lifespan.
The Dysphagia Outreach Project’s Dysphagia Food Bank aims to provide tangible assistance to low-income individuals with dysphagia across the lifespan by providing access to thickeners, pre-modified foods, therapy tools, oral care supplies and adaptive equipment.
Early CHOICES is an inclusion initiative of the Illinois State Board of Education. It promotes increasing high-quality inclusive early care and education for each and every child from birth to age 5. Its goal is to increase the number of children with disabilities receiving specialized services in regular early care and education settings.
Early CHOICES provides planning tools for families to help them think of inclusive options and prepare for the transition from Early Intervention into early childhood services.
Early Intervention Clearinghouse Technology Loan Program
The Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse (EIC) technology loan program helps families in early intervention participate in live video visits or telehealth. Available technology includes:
- iPad with a data plan (you are requesting a device for live video visits that also has an internet plan)
- iPad without a data plan (you are requesting a device for live video visits and already have internet access)
- Hotspot (you have a device for live video visits but require internet access)
Quantities are limited. To apply to receive the technology, please complete a device loan request form. (The device loan request form is also available in Spanish.)
The EIC also provides tips on preparing for a live video visit.
Early Intervention-Illinois Department of Human Services
Illinois’ Early Intervention Service System serves children less than 36 months of age with disabilities or developmental delays, or who are at risk of substantial delays.
Easterseals Central Illinois offers programs and support for individuals with developmental delays, disabilities and autism from birth through age 21. Resources include physical and occupational therapy, speech services, feeding therapy, autism evaluations and supports, education services, camp and recreation programs, and more.
Easterseals Central Illinois provides services in McLean, Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties. It also manages Child and Family Connections for Peoria and Champaign counties. For more information and help navigating their services, see the Parent Handbook.
You can contact Easterseals Central Illinois through its website or call (309) 686-1177.
Easterseals Respite Services for People With Disabilities
Easterseals offers respite services that allow both caregivers and the people for whom they’re caring the opportunity to relax, recharge and reconnect. Their respite services are offered nationwide and designed to give caregivers a much-needed break from the stress of caregiving.
Respite programs include activities like support groups and retreats for caregivers, and sleepaway camps and overnight stays for the person receiving care. Visit the respite services section of the Easterseals website to find out more.
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford offers community-based, comprehensive services and supports to individuals in the city of Chicago, surrounding suburban Cook County, and the Rockford area. Programs focusing on early learning and disability services include autism services and supports, diagnostic services, early intervention and education programs, teen and young parent services, respite care, employment opportunities, and additional support services.
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford services and programs include:
- Family support and respite services
- Harry’s Buttons and Threads (HB Threads) offering employment opportunities, job training, and life skills development for individuals with disabilities
- Teen and young parent family support, resources and doula services
- The Autism Program (TAP) at Easterseals serving families in JoDaviess, Lake, Stephenson, Boone, Winnebago, McHenry, and Northern Ogle counties.
- The Illinois Autism Partnership at Easterseals offering programming support for organizations. Resources include the Activities of Daily Living Toolkit.
For more information, visit the Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford’s website contact page.
Easterseals Support for Caregivers
Easterseals offers a variety of programs and resources to provide support and care for caregivers, including respite care, a step-by-step caregiving guide and more.