Guests who are neurodiverse or have other disabilities are welcome to participate in the optional activities listed below, or explore museum exhibition galleries at their own pace. An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter, sponsored by Colonial Life, is available during the morning provided by certified interpreters through the SC School for the Deaf and Blind. Activities featuring ASL interpretation are noted (ASL) below. General Admission to Accessibility Morning is FREE for participants. Online registration is encouraged at https://scmuseum.org/.../accessibility-morning-esteban... Accessibility Morning Schedule: 9 – 11 a.m. | Open exploration of museum exhibitions.9 – 11 a.m. | American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter available.9 – 11 a.m. | Sensory Room offering a dedicated quiet space with a variety of tools for guests who may need to take a break during their visit to the museum.9 – 10 a.m. | Community Resource Partners - Get to know our program partners, learn more about their work, and see how they can be a resource for you and your family.10:30 a.m. | Character Meet-and-Greet with Esteban the Magnificent (ASL)9:45 a.m. | Select Sensory Show – TBD Planetarium Show (ASL) * *Sensory Friendly Shows will alternate monthly between planetarium and 4D theater experiences. Shows feature lowered volume, however […]

The South Carolina Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) and the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE)  is hosting the South Carolina K12 Digital Accessibility Boot Camp on July 16-18, at SCETV, 1401 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The boot camp is for all school district educators and staff. The training is free. Participants must register to attend. Please use the following links: Webpage: https://bit.ly/A11YBootCamp Registration: https://bit.ly/SCK12A11Y July 16th – Virtual/ In-Person (Hybrid) July 17th – In-Person only July 18th – In-Person only   Attend in person to:  Learn valuable information in  interactive technology sessions Network with other districts  Obtain free CEUs will be provided Be entered to win cool door prizes  Visit the State Museum on us-more details to come for registrants Lunch will be provided all 3 days.