The DSCC North Cook County Regional Office staff assist families and children that reside in northern Cook County.

The North Cook County Regional Office staff are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Professional and Support staff work together as a team to provide care coordination for eligible children. Team members include Nurses, Social Workers, Speech and Hearing professionals and program consultant aides (PCA). A Program Services Manager (PSM) supervises the Regional office team. The office is located at:

 

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO NEW OFFICE:

From: I-90 (Kennedy expwy):
Go south on Cumberland Ave.
Turn right at Bryn Mawr, follow S-curve going West,
Turn left at Delphia, go South to Gregory,
At Gregory turn right, NCCRO is in building #B-3, Suite 202

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 DSCC Family Handbooks

DSCC now has a family handbook available to assist families in understanding how to obtain DSCC services. The handbook describes medical and financial eligibility criteria and provides answers to commonly asked questions.  Contact your case manager if you would like a copy sent to you.

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New Born Hearing Screening

If you have questions or concerns regarding your babies New Born Hearing Screening that was performed at the hospital you can contact the Department of Public Health: 1-217-782-1234

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ABILITIES EXPO

Discover the newest technology and trends available for individuals with disabilities: www.abilitiesexpo.com.

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PACER Center
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Education Rights

For Special Education News you can use, go to:
http://www.pacer.org/about.htm

  
 

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MEDICARE/MEDICAID
Information you can use

How do people with disabilities apply for coverage under Medicare or Medicaid? What is Medicare's policy for covering durable medical equipment? Where can people with disabilities turn when they need help in applyingfor Medicaid? How do people with disabilities appeal Medicare coverage decisions? Can a person with a disability who has Medicare and/or Medicaid beemployed and still keep their coverage? These guides are available in PDF and HTML formats at:

http://www.kff.org/medicare/med020705pkg.cfm

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Referrals Parents Can Use

Parents with children who have special needs may find these resources to be valuable tools:

Information regarding Cystic Fibrosis
www.cff.org

General Information regarding children with special needs:
www.yellowpagesforkids.com

www.nsseo.org

www.isbe.state.il.us/spec-ed

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The Belle Center of Chicago
presents
IT TAKES TWO TO TALK
Hanen Program for Parents

This is a group training program for parents of young childgren, age 2-6, with language delays. Groups are currently forming for the Fall 2006 and Winter/Spring 2007 programs.

For more information contact Tricia Sabthne at 773-878-7868 or
e-mail tricia@bellecenter-chicago.org

Offered for a nominal fee. Scholarship assistance available.

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Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that provides free one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities. At each KEEN session, a participating Athlete is paired with a volunteer Coach for a variety of age-appropriate recreational activities.

KEEN athletes have disabilities such as autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, various Intellectual Disabilities and Learning Disabilities. Unlike other recreation programs for individuals with disabilities, KEEN provides an open, unstructured environment for people with any type of disability, including those with significant needs. For some of the children and young adults who are unable to participate in other programs, KEEN may be their only recreational activity.
www.keenchicago.org.htm

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