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!
This learning session will provide parents with a clear understanding of progress monitoring requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the process of tracking progress on Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, and best practices for ensuring their child’s educational success. Register!
In South Carolina, there are ongoing discussions about using public funds for private schools. How do these decisions affect students with disabilities? Join Jennifer Rainville with SC Appleseed to learn about the latest school voucher laws and how they could change public education, including support and accommodations for students. Register here!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]