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Find out about news and events for children with special healthcare needs.
To view information specific to your area, visit your Regional Office page. You can also use the search field in the upper right hand corner to narrow your view. For example, you can search for camps, workshops, a specific topic, or by condition.
Inclusive Camps for All Ages Offer Fun, Friendships and New Adventures!
Check out our summer camp list to explore opportunities and find the right fit for your camper Does your child want to make new friends? Develop new skills? Meet others with their condition or become…
Meet Our Medical Advisory Board Member Dr. Sarah Sobotka
“My hope is that what I bring to DSCC… are the data points that help to drive advocacy and improvements in care.” Dr. Sarah Sobotka first started working with the Division of Specialized Care for…
Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference Maps Out Routes to Adulthood
The Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference provides valuable opportunities and resources to help youth and young adults with disabilities navigate the transition to adulthood. Turning 18 is a major milestone. For Brenton Braxton and his…
Resources to Become a Certified Nursing Assistant
We developed a tip sheet to help guide parents and caregivers through the steps to become a CNA. We continue to wait for approval to allow parents/legally responsible adults (LRAs) to become paid caregivers if…
IL LEND 2025-26 Training Program Taking Applications Until March 1
Build your leadership skills and improve the quality of life for people with disabilities through this free training program for graduate students, self-advocates and family members. The University of Illinois Chicago’s (UIC) Leadership and Education…
Free Family Webinar Series Focuses on Medicaid Waivers
Learn more about the MFTD, DRS and DDD Medicaid waivers and how they can help your family Our annual Health Insurance Education Series returns in March to help families understand important health insurance topics. In…
DSCC Families, We Want Your Feedback!
Our annual family survey is an easy way to share your input and help improve our services. Attention participant families, be sure to watch your mail or email! On Feb. 10, all Division of Specialized…
Be a Part of Illinois Miss Amazing
Miss Amazing is a national nonprofit program that encourages girls and women with disabilities to consider their goals, challenge themselves and take pride in who they are. The Illinois Miss Amazing experience brings together a…
Share Your Feedback to Allow CNAs as Paid Family Caregivers
Families have until Jan. 30, 2025, to share their input on a state plan amendment allowing CNAs to become paid family caregivers. Families can now share their feedback to allow more parents/legally responsible adults (LRAs)…