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 Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), employment opportunities and more. Attendees will also learn more about what’s available through SCVRD and how to access services in their communities. Young adults over 17, parents with children of all ages and professionals are welcome to attend! Register!

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 ways to connect with and help our little ones grow. Register!

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!