DSC provides services to children and adults with developmental & intellectual disabilities in Champaign County, Illinois.
Champaign, IL
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Overwhelmed and overjoyed by the support we have received for this year's Tree of Hope campaign, we are thrilled to announce we have met our goal of raising $230,000!!! THANK YOU to all who supported the 2023 campaign!
#thankyou #treeofhope #DSC #fordcounty #champaigncounty
Tree of Hope Spokesfamily member, Avonlea began physical therapy with DSC Physical Therapist, Paige Raab when she was just a few months old. Paige’s job is to work with children and their families to help support their child's gross motor milestones. Learn more on our website!
Speech therapy is helping this year’s TOH Spokesfamily’s 3yo, Avonlea, express what she wants & communicate with those around her. She is learning how to use an augmentative & alternative communication device. Help DSC help others like Avonlea at bit.ly/3i4Ompm
Meet Wade! Wade has been woodworking for a LONG time...nearly 40 years! He shares, “It’s pretty cool to work with wood and tools.” He participates in many of DSC's Community 1st groups and even co-leads a couple groups, using his talents to teach others! You are amazing, Wade!
We are thrilled to announce the inaugual Spirit of DSC Award has been awarded to Dale Morrissey for his commitment and dedication to DSC’s mission—to support people in living rich and meaningful lives. Thank you for your lifelong passion in serving the ID/DD community.
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Meet this year's Tree of Hope Spokesfamily, The Etheridge Family! Read the Etheridge Family's inspirational story of hope at dsc-illinois.org/events_fund….
Photo courtesy of T-Stagg Photography
CHAMPAIGN, Il. (WCIA) - The 10th annual C-U Oktoberfest is ready to kick off this weekend in downtown Champaign. Jodie Harmon came on The Morning Show with Matt Riggs to talk all about it. wcia.com/watch-now/
A very special thank you to Champaign's Mayor, @debfrankfeinen for proclaiming this week, September 10th - 16th, as Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Week!
DSPs are making a difference, encouraging the goals and dreams of those they support, each & every day. Thank you, DSPs!
Get your fall mums through this link—countryarbors.com/events/dsc…—and a portion of each mum sold will benefit DSC!
Online orders are accepted now through September 9th with self pickup at Country Arbors (1742 County Rd 1400 N, Urbana) on Saturday, September 16th from 9am to 1pm.
We just emailed our legislators for @deservemoreIL: You can do the same here: theydeservemore.com/take-act… #TheyDeserveMore
Thank you to @WCIA3 on showcasing DSC's 2022 Tree of Hope family! wcia.com/news/dsc-tree-of-ho…
Many thanks to everyone who made our Giving Tuesday a great success!
#givingtuesday2022 #TreeofHope #inspire #hope #chambana #GivingTuesday #champaign #autismsupport #autism #developmentaltherapy #speechtherapy
It's finally time! #GivingTuesday is a day to celebrate joy - to give what we have to help change our local communities, and the world! Everyone has something to contribute. How are you giving back today? gph.is/g/4M3bGVw?tc=1
On this special Giving Tuesday, hear from the 2022 Tree of Hope Spokesfamily, Amber and her children, Caleb & Cali, and the impact DSC has made in their lives.
Join them in donating to the Tree of Hope: bit.ly/3i4Ompm
#givingtuesday2022 #TreeofHope #hope #GivingTuesday
Meet Caleb, Cali, & their mom, the 2022 Tree of Hope Family! "When I heard there was no cost, I was very emotional & so relieved to know my son could get the services he needed & deserved. Please help light the way for many other families like ours!" dsc-illinois.org
DSC is overjoyed to honor @Unit4Schools as our 2022 Employer of the Year! We would like to thank CU4SD for their commitment to being an inclusive employer.
Congratulations Champaign Unit 4 School District!
#thankyou #champaign #welldone #inclusive #InclusiveEmployer #dedicated
Did you know 1 in 10 babies is born preterm? Today is World Prematurity Day. DSC's Family Development team works to support families & caregivers of preemies as best we can to provide therapies and referrals to support child development & help parents along the journey.
Curious about your child's development? Looking for resources to support your child and family? Come to one of these free developmental screening dates: 11/14 or 12/5 from 10am-12pm!
Free developmental screenings are for children, ages birth-5 years. Registration not required.
Congratulations to @firstmidbank on their recent LEAP Frontline Staff Training!
LEAP (Leaders in Employing All People) is a free, one-hour, disability-employment training for businesses in Champaign County. Contact DSC LEAP Coordinator, Maggie at 217-356-9176 for more info!
