Family Connection of South Carolina, Connection Corner

 

	We will present the LOOK! 2025 exhibit for the first time at a private reception for participating families, photographers, and sponsors on Sunday, July 13. The exhibit will be on display for the public from July 15 – August 8 at the Belk Court at Columbiana Centre in Columbia. Visit our web page or check our social media pages for updates on additional venue locations throughout 2025!

Save the Date for other Family Connection events: Buddy Walk: Sunday, November 2, 2025 Saluda Shoals Park Athletic Fields Hopes & Dreams Conference: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 R2i2 Conference Center

Opportunities from our Community Partners:

Charleston Area Families: Event for Autistic Adults Navigating Life on the Spectrum                                   Saturday, July 26, 2025   9:00 AM – 1:00 PM                                             Seacoast Church - Mt Pleasant Sharing this event from our friends at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) This event is open to all and FREE to attend! Reserve your spot!

	Upstate Area Families: Learn about Adaptive Pickleball! Adaptive Pickleball isn’t just about pickleball — it’s about setting an example. They’re making a powerful statement that inclusion can and should extend to all sports and activities, inspiring communities. Wednesday, July 2nd  6:00-7:30 PM Gower Park 24 Evelyn Ave. Greenville Learn more about upcoming events and locations!

Back to School Bash for Children and Adults with Hearing Loss Saturday, July 26th at Seven Oaks Park from 9am-11:30am Seven Oaks Park 200 Leisure Lane Columbia Brought to you by South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind, Beginnings-SC, SC Charter of Hands & Voices, South Carolina Department of Public Health, and the SC Association of the deaf. Register today!

Connect with community of parents who understand the challenges and joys of raising a child with autism. The USC Autism and Family Lab is hosting support groups (virtual and in-person) from July 2025 - July 2026.  Each 8-week session is led by a parent-peer facilitator. Expect practical tips and ideas, encouragement, and judgement-free support. Learn more and register.

Do you have a child with autism or intellectual disability? Families of children or young adults ages 6 to 21 with autism, intellectual disability, or developmental delay who are not currently receiving ABA or behavior support services and live within 45 minutes of Columbia, SC are eligible to participate in a family training and support services survey.  Participating families can earn up to $150, and the program helps address challenging behaviors and teach new skills. For more information, e-mail: FTSS@sc.edu / text: 803-470-4018. Offered by South Carolina Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities