We are so sorry we had to cancel last month’s event. We missed seeing you all. Our next Accessibility Morning event will take place on February 8, 2025, and we’d love it if you would join us, and Pete the Cat, for this awesome event. If you plan to attend this event, please let us know and check out the information below to find out more about the event and what we ask of you as a Community Resource Partner. As always, we'd appreciate it if you would share this event with others, and let us know if there is anyone else we could be inviting to it!

We are back for another parent session to help your child succeed at school and beyond. Come ready to learn the six tips to being an effective teacher at home, using positive parenting principles to help build your child’s life skills.  While content of each session is designed for parents and caregivers of children up to age 12, sessions are open to all parents and caregivers!   Register here!

Join Family Connection for a virtual session where we will be talking all things early childhood! We'll cover common questions about child development, early intervention services through IDEA Part C/BabyNet, preparing to transition to services for school-aged children (IDEA Part B), and resources available to South Carolina's families. Information covered during this session is designed for parents and cargivers of children ages birth to 5 but is open to anyone wanting to learn more!   Register here!

South Carolina offers eight Medicaid waivers for specific populations, including children and young adults with disabilities and special health care needs, to receive specialized services beyond general Medicaid coverage. This session will cover resources and services Family Connection of SC provides to families of children with disabilities, including helping parents understand process of applying for waivers.   Register here!

This evidence-based training will give you the skills to help educate, inspire, and empower parents and their children to live rich, fulfilling lives. As a volunteer of Family Connection, a Support Parent provides emotional support and information to families of individuals with disabilities or other special needs. Support Parents connect with other families by phone and provide a safe listening environment and information and resources for these families. Attendees who complete the training will receive a certificate and additional opportunities for skill development and volunteer time during their year commitment with Family Connection.   Register here!

We are very excited about our upcoming March 8, 2025, Disability Celebration Day, and we’d love to have you there as well. This free event includes a silent disco, an Astronomy Touch Zone, Hands-on-History Stations, Zot Art Creation, and much more. To find out more about this event, check out the following link: Disability Celebration Day | South Carolina State Museum.

WHO This event is free and open to the public. Our target audience includes those with disabilities, their families, seniors, educators, veterans and health care professionals. WHAT Join us for a full day of exhibits and workshops showcasing assistive technology for people with a wide range of disabilities. WHEN March 25, 2025 Exhibits open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 3:30 p.m. Information and continuing education sessions begin at 9:30 a.m. These one-hour sessions cover a wide range of topics with time in between to allow you to visit our sponsors and exhibitors throughout the day. The full session schedule will be available on Jan. 1 on our Expo web page (scan the QR code above to access the page). WHERE Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia, SC 29201 ABOUT Explore the exhibit hall for demonstrations and information about the latest products and services. Attend workshops which address pressing disability issues. Free continuing education credits are available for these disciplines: counselors, long term care/ residential care, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, speech language pathologists, BabyNet providers, educators. CEU’s are provided by Mid-Carolina AHEC, ASHA, BabyNet and the SC Department of Education. MORE INFORMATION If you need […]

we’d like to invite you to join us, and Peter Rabbit, at our April 12 Accessibility morning event.  If you do plan to attend this event, please let us know and check out the information below to find out more about the event and what we ask of you as a Community Resource Partner. As always, we'd appreciate it if you would share this event with others, and let us know if there is anyone else we could be inviting to it! Accessibility Morning Information: This inclusive program provides free access for families of children, teens, young adults, and adults who would benefit from a quieter, more sensory-friendly and disability adapted experience at the museum where they can explore at their own pace and enjoy the special activities. ASL Interpretation will be provided by the SC School for the Deaf and Blind as noted in the schedule below. The museum also has several other accessibility tools available - just ask an educator at the Welcome Table upon your arrival! This event is free, and guests are encouraged to pre-register as the FREE 9:45am show tickets can only be reserved on-site on the day of the event. There is no age […]

Learn strategies to organize medical and school records so you can communicate clearly and advocate confidently. This hands-on workshop will help you build a “journey book” to keep everything in one place. Register

Join our healthcare team as they discuss waivers available in SC, who they are intended for, and how to get started! Register!

Discover the seven key principles of positive parenting for children with disabilities. Learn how to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging home environment that supports learning and development. Register!