Palmetto Partnerships

IDEA and McKinney-Vento Laws: Rights and Resources for SC Families: Florence Location
2024-08-13 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Francis Marion University, 4822 East Palmetto Street, Florence, SC, 29501, United States
Are you ready to make a difference? Learn how to support SC families navigating disabilities and housing instability! Don’t miss this chance to empower yourself and your community. Spread the word and invite your friends and colleagues!
Why Attend?
Discover: Key rights and resources under IDEA and McKinney-Vento
Engage: In practical discussions on identification and implementation
Network: With fellow professionals and organizations
Bonus Perks:
Delicious boxed lunch
Fresh coffee and pastries from a local coffee shop
Earn Credits:
This training has been approved by three (3) Community Health Worker Continuing Education Units (CHW CEUs) by the SC Health Worker Association.
Social Work CEU credits pending approval from SC AHEC
Things to Know:
No Cost: There is no cost to attend.
Seats are Limited: Reserve your spot today!
Register in Advance: No registration at the door.
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!
Don’t forget to share with your networks and be a part of change in SC. We want to get as many people as possible involved to educate and share this information with their communities across South Carolina.
Can’t make it to this event? Only two more in-person trainings! Find other training sessions throughout the state by visiting our website. For questions or accommodations, email trainings@familyconnectionsc.org.

Before the First Day of School
2024-08-01 18:00 - 18:30 | Family Connection, SC, United States
The first day of school is quickly approaching for all families! Not sure what information to share with your child’s teacher(s) or best communication methods?
Join Sally Baker, Director of Education, for a virtual session with helpful tips to effectively communicate with your child’s school or childcare center.
Register!

IDEA and McKinney-Vento Laws: Rights and Resources for SC Families: Lexington Location
2024-07-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Lexington Municipal Conference Center, 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington, SC, United States
Across South Carolina there are families who are navigating raising a child with a disability while experiencing housing instability.

Family Connection of South Carolina is hosting a series of summits for families and professionals working with families who would like to learn more about rights and resources for students under two federal laws: the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

Each one-day summit is open to families, professionals, and community-serving organizations and will include an in-depth discussion on identification, coordination, and implementation in South Carolina.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required, and tickets are limited.

Midlands Training date and location:
July 30th: Lexington Municipal Conference Center
111 Maiden Lane, Lexington
10am-2pm

Register!

Using Standard Video Magnifiers to Build Custom Solutions – Lunch & Learn
2024-07-23 12:00 - 14:00 | University of South Carolina – School of Medicine, Columbia, SC, United States
Type: In person
Date: July 23, 2024
Time: 12-2 p.m.
Cost: Free (Registration is required.)
Registration
About the Program
Target Audience: Educators K-12, Colleges, Universities, Community Colleges, Technical Colleges
Participants Will Learn:

Define four visual needs of your target audience.
Discuss how each product in the presentation can meet at least three of the visual needs of your target audience.
Recommend a system using two or more video magnifiers that meet the needs of your target audience.

About the Presenter
Kimberly Cline
Director of Sales, LVI America

If you have any questions about this upcoming event, please contact:
Tammy Wallace 803-935-5276
tammy.wallace@uscmed.sc.edu

Friday Night Laser Lights
2024-07-19 18:30 - 23:00 | South Carolina State Museum, 520 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Friday Night Laser Lights, sponsored by Prisma Health, at the South Carolina State Museum returns for cosmically cool fun this summer!
Enjoy special shows featuring lasers choreographed to iconic music inside the museum’s 55ft digital dome BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Planetarium.
Friday Night Laser Lights on July 19 includes:
Full dome laser planetarium showsCash Bar with craft beer selection, wine, specialty drink and non-alcoholic beverages.Delicious food for purchase from local food truck, Cheese and Thank You.
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TICKETS
Pricing is per person per show. Advance online ticket purchase is strongly recommended.
Gen. Public: $12
Members: $10
Get tickets at https://scmuseum.org/events/friday-night-laser-lights-july
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Show Schedule
Please note: Laser shows contain bright, flashing lights that may cause discomfort to those with light sensitivity or other pre-existing conditions. Some shows may use a water-based haze in order to enhance beam effects.

6:30 p.m. | Taylor Swift
Track List: 22, Anti-Hero, Love Story, Exile, Look What You Made Me Do, Willow, Lavender Haze, …Ready For It?, I Knew You Were Trouble, Bad Blood, Blank Space, You Belong With Me, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Shake It Off.
7:40 p.m. | Beyoncé *
Track List: Formation, Independent Women Pt 1, Naughty Girl, Halo, Don’t Hurt Yourself, If I Were a Boy, Crazy In Love, Single Ladies, Love on Top, Freedom, Survivor, Run The World.
8:50 p.m. | Taylor Swift
Track List: 22, Anti-Hero, Love Story, Exile, Look What You Made Me Do, Willow, Lavender Haze, …Ready For It?, I Knew You Were Trouble, Bad Blood, Blank Space, You Belong With Me, We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Shake It Off.
10:00 p.m. | Lady Gaga – NEW!
Track List: Bad Romance, Perfect Illusion, Beautiful Dirty Rich, Paparazzi, Boys Boys Boys, Million Reasons, Telephone, Starstruck, Applause, Alejandro, Poker Face, Just Dance.

* Please note: this laser experience features strong language and adult themes that may not be appropriate for young audience members.

SC K-12 Digital Accessibility Boot Camp
2024-07-16 08:00 - 2024-07-18 17:00 | South Carolina Educational Television Headquarters, 1041 George Rogers Boulevard, Columbia, SC, United States
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.

Accessibility Morning - Esteban the Magnificent
2024-07-13 09:00 - 11:00 | South Carolina State Museum, 520 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
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 4D experiences still include enhanced effects, including scents, bursts of air, rumbling seats, leg ticklers, bubbles and snow, lighting effects, and squirts of water. Accessibility Morning shows are free but space is limited.
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Under the Palms Annual Event
2024-05-02 18:30 - 22:30 | Florence Country Club, 450 Country Club Blvd, Florence, SC, United States

Coffee & Friends
2024-01-19 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-12-15 08:30 - 10:00, 2023-11-17 08:30 - 10:00

Sensory Santa
2023-12-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Trinity Oak Farm, 2151 Woodville Road, Florence, SC, 29501, United States
