Caregiver Tax Credit Proposed
Proposed tax credit helps caregivers receive up to $3,000 in annual tax savings. On March 3rd, the Credit for Caring Act of 2016 was introduced in the US House of Representatives. The bill would allow workers who…
News
Find out about news and events for children with special healthcare needs.
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Special Movie Screenings
Special needs screenings of family-friendly movies These are family-friendly movies for children with special needs and their siblings. Lights are turned up and volume is lowered to create a more sensory friendly experience. Children are welcome…
Decision Guide to Communication Choices
A step-by-step approach to identifying communication options available. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a number of resources for parents and professionals to improve care for children who are Deaf or…
Five Honored with Champions for Children Awards
Making a difference for special needs children and families in Illinois. The Champions for Children Award was initiated in 2005 to recognize exceptional individuals who have worked with DSCC and positively impacted the lives of…
Executive Director Interviewed on Radio Program
How Specialized Care for Children helps. The interview with Executive Director Thomas F. Jerkovitz on WTAX 1240 AM/107.5 FM in Springfield aired during the station’s Morning Newswatch program December 3. Discussion centered on the types of services available…
Social Work Aide Receives Merit Award
Daisy Chavez was honored with the UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children 2015 Award of Merit and Distinction. Chavez is a bilingual Social Work Aide in the Chicago Home Care Regional Office. “Ms. Chavez consistently demonstrates a positive, ‘can-do’…
Health Coverage Enrollment Resources
Tools for comparing and selecting health insurance plans. The Health Insurance Marketplace helps uninsured people enroll in coverage. Information about available plans — including cost estimates and which physicians, medications, and hospitals each plan covers — can be found on the Marketplace website. The open enrollment…
American Academy of Pediatrics Flu Vaccine Recommendations
What’s the latest with the flu? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) addresses the topic in its policy, “Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Influenza in Children, 2015-16.” The policy offers updated recommendations for routine…
Board Member Honored for Rural Healthcare
Dr. Kathy Swafford, a pediatrician in Southern Illinois, honored for excellence in rural healthcare. The Illinois Rural Health Association awarded Dr. Swafford the Rural Physician of Excellence Award on September 14, 2015. The award recognizes Dr….
Spanish Calls about Hearing Loss
A series of conference calls, spoken in Spanish, offer information about hearing loss. Mark your calendar to dial-in and listen to guest speaker, Audiologist Alejandra Ullauri, discuss New diagnosis: hearing loss and what is a…