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Important DSCC Contact Information Updates

March 26th, 2025


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Participant families, please save our (800) 322-3722 number to your contact list! As part of our commitment to serving our participant families, we want to ensure you can easily reach us whenever you need help…

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DSCC Earns Case Management Accreditation

March 26th, 2025


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The prestigious achievement recognizes our commitment to providing the highest quality service and support to our participant families. We are proud to share a significant milestone for our University of Illinois Chicago’s Division of Specialized…

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Theater Helps DSCC Youth Find Her Purpose and Voice

March 26th, 2025

Acting allowed Izzy Gonzalez to break out of her shell and thrive while living with multiple disabilities Izzy Gonzalez describes her childhood as “a storm” filled with severe illness, medical trauma and frightening diagnoses. “As…

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In-Depth Training Opportunity in Chicago for Families and Caregivers of Children with Complex Medical Needs

March 26th, 2025


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This free in-person training will take place July 24-25 at UIC’s Simulation and Integrative Learning Center in Chicago. Registration is now open for a special in-person training program for the families and caregivers of children…

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Sensory-Friendly Hours and Programs for Families at the Illinois State Fair

March 26th, 2025


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DSCC team members will be at the fair’s Sensory Station on Aug. 8-11 and help during special sensory-friendly Sunflower Hours on Aug. 10 We understand the importance of having inclusive and accessible activities for children…

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Gain Resources and Strategies to Help Your Child Prepare for Adulthood

March 26th, 2025


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The 2024 Illinois Statewide Transition Conference is happening on Nov. 7-8 in Springfield Luz Diaz said she struggled emotionally before attending the Illinois Statewide Transition Conference. She felt isolated and unsure of the future for…

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In-Depth Simulated Training in Chicago for Families and Caregivers of Children with Complex Medical Needs

March 26th, 2025


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This free in-person training will take place Sept. 24-25 at UIC’s Simulation and Integrative Learning Center in Chicago. Registration is now open for a special in-person training program for the families and caregivers of children…

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