This virtual session, with guest speaker Amber Lydford from SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD), will provide information and support for young adults with disabilities who are approaching turning 18. In this session, participants will learn about their rights and resources, including navigating health care services and transitioning from TEFRA Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and […]
In this virtual session, we will discuss what we mean by "play", why it is so important for learning, especially for our littlest learners and "how" you, as caregivers, can engage in and encourage play throughout your daily routines. Come ready to learn and have fun as Kerri Wikel, IMH-E®-Infant Family Associate, teaches us new […]
Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. -12 p.m. For 3rd-6th graders. $25. Have your kids come learn about the scientific and design process while working to make the best puff cars and penny boats! How far can your car go? How much weight can your boat hold? You can register here: https://www.fmarion.edu/stem-saturday-land-and-sea-engineering-design-challenges-for-autistic-youth/
This virtual session is designed to empower parents and caregivers with the knowledge and resources needed to navigate the SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN). Join Stephanie Turner, DDSN's Autism Division Director, for an overview of available services and supports across the state for children and young adults with disabilities. Register!
This session will cover the process and requirements for evaluation and eligibility as defined in IDEA and breakdown important terms like parental consent and prior written notice. What is an educational evaluation and how is it decided if a student is eligible for special education services? We’ll answer these questions and more in this virtual […]
Are you a South Carolina parent/caregiver of a child with a disability? Would you like to become a volunteer Support Parent and offer emotional support to other parents who have a child with a similar diagnosis as your child? If so, this interactive, virtual session could be for you! Register!
Please join us for this month’s Accessibility Morning activities on Saturday, December 14. Let us know if you'd like to join us, The Grinch, and Santa for this awesome event. We’d love to have you! Check out the information below to find out more about the event and what we ask of you as a […]
From eligibility to the application process, we've got answers for you on health care coverage for children with disabilities. Register!
Francis Marion University will host its 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration on campus Thursday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Chapman Auditorium. This year’s keynote speaker will be Florence Mayor Lethonia Barnes. The program will be emceed by members of the FMU Student Government Association and the Campus Activities Board. The event […]
The 26th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Freedom March will return to Florence on Monday, January 20, beginning at 10 a.m. The march will kick off at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Oakland Avenue, where participants are invited to arrive early for refreshments, including coffee and cocoa. The procession will then make its […]
Parenting is hard. We're here with helpful resources to create a safe, positive learning environment for your child. Register!