Register for the 2026 Walk, Run & Roll Event for Brain Injury Awareness.

 

Sunday, March 22, 2026 Three events, one mission: to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education, and advocacy. Sign up for your local event today! Upstate Become a member today and get $10 off your registration! March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! There’s no better time to rally for brain injury survivors and their families! This year, we're celebrating statewide with events in three locations, including Charleston, Columbia, and Upstate, SC! Each event will feature a group Walk, Run & Roll followed by a reception including food, music, kids' activities, and fun! Sign up to participate and/or donate to the event nearest you.  Want to do more? Create or join a fundraising team!  While signing up, you'll have the option to fundraise solo or amplify your impact by creating or joining a fundraising team. Our fundraising platform makes it easy and fun! Questions? Contact michael@biaofsc.com. Columbia Event Highlight: DJ Preach Jacobs  A celebrated writer, hip-hop artist, and cultural ambassador, Preach will bring his signature energy to the Walk, Run & Roll Reception at Bierkeller Columbia.  Music • Games • Food • Family Fun Thanks to our Platinum Sponsors!

SCATP Webinar, 10am

Join us today's Webinar: Advancing Care for Patients with Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs)

Webinar: Advancing Care for Patients with Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs)  

When: Today at 10:00 AM 

Participants must register to receive the webinar link. REGISTER NOW.

Target Audience: Eye Care and Low Vision Serving Professionals and Organizations 

Description of Training: This session will provide an overview of the Foundation Fighting Blindness’s mission and highlight the latest resources, programs, and research updates available to eye and low vision. Whether you are new to IRD’s or looking to stay informed on the latest advances and resources, this webinar offers practical insights and opportunities for collaboration to enhance patient and client outcomes. Participants will learn: 

• The mission and impact of the Foundation Fighting Blindness in advancing research and awareness for inherited retinal diseases (IRDs). 
• Key resources and support tools available for IRD patients and eye care professionals. 
• Importance of genetic testing and counseling in IRD care, including the role of the My Retina Tracker® 

Speaker Names: Michelle Glaze, Director of Professional Outreach & Chelsea Warr, Professional Outreach Coordinator

Rachell Johnson, MCD., CCC-SLP, ATP

Program Manager

SC Assistive Technology Program

Center for Disability Resources

8301 Farrow Road

Columbia, SC 29203

rachell.johnson@uscmed.sc.edu

https://sc.edu/medicine/scatp

Phone: 803-935-5301 | Fax: 803-935-5342 | ​Toll Free: 800-915-4522

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New Mobility, Newsletter

 

Jan. 16, 2026 - View in browser

PRODUCTS Testing MagnaReady's Adaptive Jeans Mike Franz got his hands on a pair of MagnaReady’s new Five Pocket Magnetic Fly Jeans and found their velcro and magnetic closures, along with reinforced loops, made it easier to get dressed and to cath. Plus, they look good. Click the link for his full review and a discount code if you want to purchase. Two New Power Wheelchair Control Options Empower Users These recently released controllers give power wheelchair users with limited dexterity more options to complete everyday tasks independently. The Switch-It CTRL+5 lets you use your voice to easily adjust your seating position and seat elevation. The iON Integrated Drive Control System allows you to control up to eight external devices, like smartphones or computers, through the drive controls of your wheelchair. TRAVEL Rethinking the Excuses That Kept Me From Traveling Internationally Regan Linton set a goal to travel to England for her 40th birthday. The pandemic made that impossible, and then “reasons not to” kept popping up. She shares how she channeled her younger self to change her attitude and how traveling abroad reinvigorated her to get out into the world and make things happen. SPONSORED CONTENT Host on Airbnb: Get Ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026™  As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ approaches, accessible places to stay are more important than ever. Airbnb invites you to a free webinar for the accessibility community, sharing how hosting and showcasing your home’s accessibility features can create welcoming stays and new income opportunities. Register here or email accessibilityteam@airbnb.com to learn more. PRO TIPS Funding Accessible Home Modifications Funding a home accessibility remodel or a new build of an accessible home is likely to be one of the biggest expenses you'll ever have. But there are a variety of programs that can help ease the financial load. This guide breaks down the various funding streams you can use to make your dreams of an accessible home a reality. Searching for Osteoporosis Solutions as a Wheelchair User For wheelchair users, bone loss often develops rapidly and progresses unnoticed until, snap … broken femur, foot or [insert lower body bone here]. Cheryl Angelelli explains how she took proactive steps to improve her bone health and reduce the risk of fractures so she could maintain her active lifestyle. We're a third of the way to our $100,000 goal to bring back a regular print edition of New Mobility. Please donate today to make sure New Mobility can keep delivering valuable content by and for wheelchair users.  Make a Sustaining Gift Today!

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NADD Newsletter

 

NADD Welcomes New Board Members

We are honored to welcome three exceptional new leaders to our Board of Directors and look forward to the expertise, vision, and leadership they bring to advancing care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health needs. Please join us in congratulating our newest Board members:

Stacey Dixon, MHA, PhD Jason Rechtman is a licensed professional counselor who joined NADD in 2023 and has quickly become a highly engaged contributor. He serves on the NADD Specialist Examiners Committee, contributed to certification exam development, and has delivered NADD trainings nationwide. His leadership reflects a strong commitment to equity, safety, and expanding NADD’s educational reach. Tom Scheidemantel, MD Stacey Dixon brings visionary leadership and clinical expertise to the Board. She founded and directs a pioneering supportive psychiatric housing program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.She served as keynote speaker at the TN-NADD Conference, delivering a presentation that reflected both clinical excellence and passionate advocacy. Jason Rechtman, LPC, NADD-CC Tom Scheidemantel is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and leads an IDD Psychiatry Program serving more than 1,200 patients. He has served as Co-Chair of the NADD Research Committee since 2017, helping to guide research review, awards, and policy development. His work includes co-authorship of a landmark Lancet Neurology clinical trial on cognition in adults with Down syndrome, and contributions to the Textbook of Community Psychiatry.  He was the 2024 recipient of NADD's  Loschen Award for Clinical Excellence.

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