2020 Parent Institute Canceled
The Institute for Parents of Preschool Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are sorry to announce that this year’s Institute for Parents of Preschool Children…
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DSCC Family Spreads Easter Joy to Hospitalized Children
The Johnson family donated 160 Easter baskets for children at Central DuPage Hospital, surpassing their goal despite the coronavirus outbreak Andrea Stambaugh vividly recalls the disappointment she felt when her son, Axel Johnson, was in…
Live Early Intervention Video Visits Now Available
Families may now receive EI services through video for their infants or toddlers with disabilities or delays. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is making Early Intervention (EI) services available through live video visits….
Home Medical Supply Guidance for Families During COVID-19 Outbreak
Instructions for safely cleaning and re-using supplies for technology-dependent children. Adequate medical supplies are essential for families caring for children who are medically fragile and technology-dependent at home. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division…
COVID-19 Guidance for Medically Fragile Children
The Illinois Department of Public Health gives recommended guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in medically fragile children. The Illinois Department of Public Health has provided guidance for how to prevent the spread of…
Resources for Special Needs Families During COVID-19 Pandemic
Meals, financial help, health tips, condition-specific information, learning tools and more to support families of children with special healthcare needs. Parents and caregivers have a lot to juggle as they care for a child with…
Tips for Medical Supply Preparations During COVID-19 Outbreak
We’re here to help participants and their families plan and take the proper precautions with their medical supplies during the COVID-19 outbreak. Many families enrolled with the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized…
Important COVID-19 Update for DSCC Families
DSCC taking steps to protect our participants, their caregivers and our staff, including suspended home visits and limiting office visitors. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) has an important…
2020 Census Matters for Children With Special Healthcare Needs
The count helps support key programs and services for children and families. Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau counts all people in the United States. This count determines how much federal money is available…
Parent Institute Lectures Available for Families of Children With Hearing Loss
Families can watch video presentations from experts in the field on a range of topics affecting children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The Institute for Parents of Preschool Children Who Are Deaf or…