South Cook Regional Office
The DSCC South Cook Regional Office staff assist families
and children that reside in the following zip codes within
Cook County:
60406
60409
60411
60415
60419
60422
60425
60426
60429
60430
60438
60439
60443
60445 |
60452
60453
60454
60455
60456
60457
60458
60459
60461
60462
60463
60464
60465
60466 |
60469
60471
60472
60473
60475
60476
60477
60478
60480
60482
60501
60617
60619
60627
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60628
60633
60638
60643
60652
60655
60658
60805
60827
60652
60655
60658
60655 |
About Our Staff
The South Cook 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:
6160 S. East Avenue
Suite 400
Hodgkins, IL. 60525-4125
Phone: 708-482-0633
Toll-free within Illinois: 800-425-5454
FAX 708-482-2629
TDD 708-482-1103
email: southcook@uic.edu
If you have questions about any of our programs or would like information
about available resources within the counties served, please contact
us.
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Calendar of Events:
Sorry, no current calendar listings
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Satellite Office Schedules
Regional Office staff are available at the following
locations and times to meet with families, answer questions, take referrals,
and offer assistance with any special health care needs:
LaRabida Children's Hospital East 65th at Lake Michigan Chicago, Illinois 60649
The first Monday of each month 12:30 - 4:30 pm
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Did You Know?
UIC Family Clinic located @ 1640 W. Roosevelt Rd. in Chicago {Located at the corner of Ashland & Roosevelt} is hosting a:
Teen Dating Skills Group
Teens, aged 16-19, on the Autism Spectrum, who verbally communicate & do not display aggressive behaviors.
Group will focus on (but not limited to):
· Building & Maintaining Close Relationships
· Recognizing Healthy Relationships
- It is not the intention of this particular group to focus on
physical Intimacy
MEETING DATES on Monday are as follows: Feb. 20 & 27 March 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr. 2, 9, 16
MEETING Time: 4:30p - 6:00p
Contact: Katie Frank, MHS, OTR/L, @ 312-413-1116 or
kfrank7@uic.edu
Smoke Detector for Chicago Deaf & Hard of Hearing Residents
The City of Chicago Fire Department (CFD) received additional funding under its Fire Prevention and Safety Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). CFD will offer 200 specialty smoke detectors for use by the residents of Chicago who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Request
The CFD has partnered with the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) to determine the proper distribution of these accessible smoke detector units. If you know deaf or hard of hearing individuals who want to obtain an accessible smoke detector, contact Judy Palencia, via email, at judy.palencia@cityofchicago.org

Are you a Chicago museum lover and looking for FREE things to do in Chicago? Are you visiting Chicago and looking for some FREE ATTRACTIONS or FREE MUSEUMS? Why not check out one of the many FREE MUSEUMS in Chicago! There are a number of free admission days at the Chicago museums so make sure you mark your calendars for these terrific museums.
The Art Institute of Chicago - the 1st & 2nd Wednesday of every month - all day long thru December 31
Chicago Children’s Museum - Every Thursday, 5 – 8 pm and the First Sunday of each month for children 15 & under
Jane Addams Hull House Museum – Free every day
The National Museum of Mexican Art -- Free Tuesdays to Sundays
Smart Museum of Art at University of Chicago – Free every day
Transition Resources for Higher Education
Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology - University Of Washington website promotes use of computer and networking technologies to increase independence, productivity, and participation in education and employment. http://www.washington.edu/doit
Disability Friendly Colleges website provides information on preparing for college and a guide for colleges in the nation who go above and beyond the ADA requirements. There is information on what to look for when visiting colleges, the first year experience, disability friendly links and a disability friendly blog. http://www.disabilityfriendlycolleges.com
Disability Resources Monthly (DRM) is a guide to disability resources on the internet. http://www.disabilityresources.org
Education Quest is a website to assist with college planning. They have developed a free guide, "College Planning for Student with Disabilities," which you may order or view their condensed version online. Finding a college that meets your needs will require research, campus visits and asking the right questions. You will also find a hyperlink to the booklet entitled Guided Tour for High School Students and Parents for helpful steps to follow. http://www.educationquest.org/swd.asp
Fact Sheet on Disabilities in Higher Education: Your Legal Rights http://www.las-elc.org/factsheets/disabilities-education.html
Notice of Mini Grants Available Assistive Technology for Self-Advocates Offered by Life’s Plan Inc.
Life’s Plan is a non-profit organization that provides Special Needs Trust options for people with disabilities and their families. Life’s Plan is a Medicaid qualified trust providing supplemental care and services through our personalized trustee services and pooled investment strategy.
Would like to learn more about Life’s Plan Inc.? Just click the link provided: http://www.lifesplaninc.org
Chicago Park District
Special Recreation Locations
Eligibility: Individuals with a cognitive/developmental disability
Mt. Greenwood Park
3721 W. 111th Street, 60655
312-747-6565/64
Fax 312-747-6590
Lisa Mulcrone
West Pullman Park
401 West 123rd Street, 60628
312-747-7090
Fax 312-747-6989
Rosie St. George-Hubbard
Independence Park
3945 N. Springfield, 60618
773-478-0944/3538
Maureen Perez
Mann Park
2949 East 131st Street, 60633
773-646-0301/0210
Bill Blake
Special Recreation Program Websites for Persons with Disabilities:
Chicago Park District Special Programs www.chicagoparkdistrict.com
Lincolnway Special Recreation Association www.lwsra.org
Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation www.olparks.com
South Suburban Special Recreation www.sssra.org
Southwest Special Recreation Association lachesna@aol.com NOTE: this is an email only
Village of Orland Park Recreation & Parks www.orland-park.il.us
Guide By Your Side is sponsoring
Family Fun Days in January

All families with children who have a hearing loss are welcome to join us! Check out the dates and locations below to find one near you!
NOTE: While we try to provide most of these events for free, some of them may have a small fee to be paid by the participating family.
Call to get all the details and to RSVP
- Chicago - January 22nd 3:30p - 6:30p
Indoor Ice Skating: McFetridge Sports Center, 3843 N. California Free Pizza and hot chocolate! Skating from 4:30p – 6:00p Want to RSVP or more Info Call: Eliza at 847-530-9809
- Hinsdale - January 28th 2:30-4:30
Hinsdale Public Library, 20 East Maple St. Want to RSVP or more Info Call: Pauline at 630-248-2407
Helpful websites
Special Needs Resource Project (SNRP) provides a basic guide for parents of children with chronic health issues, disabilities and special needs. www.snrproject.com
College scholarships for people with disabilities www.celebratedifferences.org
Child Development Institute http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com
Parent Success http://www.parentsuccess.com
Family Education Network http://www.familyeducation.com
The National Parenting Center http://www.tnpc.com
Family Fun http://www.familyfungo.com
Parenthood http://www.parenthood.com
National Rehabilitation Center Gives information on disability and rehabilitation http://www.naric.com
Adoption Information Center of Illinois Gives information on the Steps necessary for adoption and other useful information http://www.adoptinfo-il.org
Down in the Southland Gives information to families with children that have Down Syndrome
http://freewebs.com/downinthesouthland
GUIDE BY YOUR SIDE is....
A new parent mentoring and support program in Illinois for parents whose children have a hearing loss. The Guide By Your Side (GBYS) program was made possible by a collaborative effort between CHOICES for Parents, Illinois Hands & Voices and the Illinois Newborn Hearing Program. The state has been divided into regions and trained parents ("Parent Guides") are available to provide unbiased emotional support and resources to parents.
Contact your Care Coordinator @ DSCC for more information!! 708-482-0633
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