State Board shares resources for children, families and educators. In response to the mass shooting in Las Vegas, the Illinois State Board of Education has compiled a list of resources for parents and educators to help…
Grant from the Autism Society of Central Illinois aims to improve the life of an individual or child with autism. The Blake Penner Memorial Grant was established by the Autism Society of Central Illinois in…
“Next Steps to Adulthood: Planning for Transition” includes a free webinar series and in-person workshop. The University of Illinois at Chicago Institute on Disability and Human Development (IDHD) Developmental Disability Family Clinics present “Next Steps to Adulthood:…
Regional offices donate “birthday cakes” filled with items for nonprofits across Illinois. A dozen charities across the state are benefiting from a special service project in honor of the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized…
Data helps DSCC put children with special healthcare needs at the center of a seamless support system. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) partners with families to help…
Emma Wiker organized her third successful dog walk to benefit abused and neglected animals. For many preteens, summer is a time to relax, have fun with friends and enjoy the break from homework before school…
“He is a modest, humble kid who always puts forth his best effort and rarely complains.” Alex Killian is an involved eighth-grader at Gibson City Middle School who pours himself into his studies and extracurricular…
Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County helps family achieve home ownership. The new year is off to a great start for one University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children family who has…
On “Play Day” Holiday World opens its doors just for children with special needs One day each year, Holiday World & Splashing Safari park provides Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center of Indiana with a limited amount of tickets so children…
After a care coordinator spoke to a family support group, a reporter picked-up the story. Our care coordinators do outreach activities throughout Illinois communities. We call it outreach, but it’s really any activity that builds…
