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DSCC provides memory booklet for children and families to complete together during the pandemic. From school closings to parents suddenly working from home, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has drastically changed Illinois families’ way of life…
Mandy Nicolaides is raising awareness about her son’s severe speech and communication disorder. Mandy Nicolaides thought her son may never speak. At 3 years old, he could say less than five intelligible words, she recalled….
DSCC’s posted office phone numbers are best way to reach our staff by phone. Our staff is here to help Illinois families navigate the far-reaching effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. We want to make…
The Institute for Parents of Preschool Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are sorry to announce that this year’s Institute for Parents of Preschool Children…
The Johnson family donated 160 Easter baskets for children at Central DuPage Hospital, surpassing their goal despite the coronavirus outbreak Andrea Stambaugh vividly recalls the disappointment she felt when her son, Axel Johnson, was in…
Families may now receive EI services through video for their infants or toddlers with disabilities or delays. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is making Early Intervention (EI) services available through live video visits….
Instructions for safely cleaning and re-using supplies for technology-dependent children. Adequate medical supplies are essential for families caring for children who are medically fragile and technology-dependent at home. The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division…
The Illinois Department of Public Health gives recommended guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in medically fragile children. The Illinois Department of Public Health has provided guidance for how to prevent the spread of…
Meals, financial help, health tips, condition-specific information, learning tools and more to support families of children with special healthcare needs. Parents and caregivers have a lot to juggle as they care for a child with…
We’re here to help participants and their families plan and take the proper precautions with their medical supplies during the COVID-19 outbreak. Many families enrolled with the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized…
