Options for Voters with Disabilities
Learn more about your rights and options with USAGov’s Guide for Voters with a Disability. Election Day is right around the corner. Do you know if your polling place is accessible? Do you need accommodations?…
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Free Mammograms in Central Illinois Through October
Mammogram Mondays provide free screening mammograms for uninsured and under-insured women age 40 and older. It’s important that mothers and female caregivers of children with special needs take care of their own health and wellness. The Regional Cancer Partnership of Illinois,…
Make-A-Wish Helps DSCC Family Hit the Road Together
A special trailer makes travel possible for 5-year-old DSCC participant and her family. Traveling with young children can be challenging, especially if your child has a complex medical condition. The Taylor family has foregone family vacations for…
Artwork Needed for DSCC Calendar Contest
Children and young adults’ original drawings will be featured in DSCC’s 2019 promotional calendar. Calling all young artists! The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is seeking children and…
DSCC Families Connect, Find Support for Children with Hearing Loss During Annual Institute
Families gain valuable information and confidence during the 2018 Institute for Parents of Preschool Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Late last year, Kendall and Nick Gould’s infant daughter, Tate, was born with…
Tips to Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses
Learn the signs of heat-related illnesses and how to prevent them. A predicted heat wave for most of the state could bring a dangerous mix of high temperatures and high humidity. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)…
Healthy Foods Distributions in Central Illinois
Free events providing fresh produce, milk and other nutritious items. The Central Illinois Foodbank is holding “Healthy Foods Distribution” events throughout central Illinois this summer. The foodbank partners with a host site to secure a parking lot and…
Tips to Avoid Tick- and Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
Learn what you and your family can do to avoid insect bites this summer. Summer is here and so are the outdoor pests. But insect bites are much more than an itchy inconvenience. They can spread…
Program Provides Free, Healthy Meals and Snacks for Children
Program open to all youth age 18 and under to fill the nutritional gap during the summer months. Many Illinois families depend on their children’s schools to provide regular, healthy meals. The Illinois State Board of Education…
DSCC Provides Screening Devices and Training to Better Serve Infants with Hearing Loss
DSCC partnership with UIC’s Division of Audiology will help more newborns with suspected hearing loss receive timely screenings and follow-up services. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) continues…