Registration Participants must register to receive the webinar link. REGISTER NOW. About the Program This hour-long webinar celebrates White Cane Day by highlighting the significance of the white cane as a symbol of independence and mobility for people who are blind or have low vision. The event will feature informative presentations on the history and importance of White Cane Day, personal stories from white cane users. Participants will learn about the history and significance of the white cane and white cane day. Participants will learn about the types of white canes including low- and high-tech options. Participants will learn the benefits of using a white cane. About the Presenter Amanda Stolz, COMS/TVI Amanda Stolz is the Chief Programs Officer of Adult Services at the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina. She has been a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist and Certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments for 15 years. Accommodations CART captioning is provided for all SCATP webinars. If you need an additional accommodation to participate, please contact us at least one week prior to the webinar via e-mail or by phone at 803-935-5263. Webinars are recorded and archived on our training page.

How to Tuesday: All About TEFRA Tuesday, October 15 7:00- 7:45 p.m. Join the health care team for a conversation on TEFRA Medicaid, including a page-by-page review of the application and what to expect during the review process. Come with a copy of your application and questions for this 45 minute virtual session. Register! Need the application? Download a copy here: https://www.familyconnectionsc.org/tefra-download/

Registration Participants must register to receive the webinar link. REGISTER NOW. About the Program Discover the transformative power of collaboration in special education!  This engaging webinar will explore practical strategies for enhancing teamwork among educators, paraprofessionals, administrators, and parents to create a dynamic literacy learning environment.  Learn how to overcome common challenges, leverage digital tools, and implement best practices that will elevate your collaborative efforts and ultimately boost learner success. Target Audience: AT, Paraprofessionals, SpEd Administrators, SpEd Teachers, Practitioners Identify and implement effective strategies to overcome common collaboration challenges, including communication breakdowns and role confusion in special education settings. Develop a comprehensive plan to enhance parental engagement, utilizing a variety of communication methods and involvement opportunities. Apply digital tools and consistent instructional frameworks to streamline communication and foster a cohesive team approach in supporting learners with complex needs. About the Presenters Trisha Johnson Trisha Johnson has been an advocate for learners for the last 26 years and now serves as the president of Building Wings.  She believes that ALL Means ALL and that all learners can learn reading, writing, and communication skills.  She splits her time between Illinois and South Carolina.  You can follow her on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram. Accommodations […]

Changing Problem Behavior into Positive Behavior Thursday, October 24 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Join us for the final session in our three-part series. Cindy Tomlinson will address types of behaviors, why it’s important to address, and how to handle. Come with questions as we discuss six important steps to change or manage behavior. The session is designed for parents and caregivers of children up to age 12--but all parents are welcome. This session is approved for 1.5 hours of Foster Parent Credit. Register!