Thursday, October 22, 2015

Lexington Sertoma Club Seminar on Hearing Loss and Assistive Listening Devices

Do You Have Hearing Loss or Know Someone Who Does?
What You Need to Know About Assistive Listening Devices or ALDs and Technologies That Help Improve the Quality of Life of Those With Hearing Loss

When:
Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Where:
Greater Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center
311 West Main St.
Lexington, SC

Time:
Choose a 2.5 hour session 
9:00 - 11:30 am or 1:15 - 3:45 pm 

Registration: 
None.
Participants will be accepted on a space available basis

Questions?
Please call Peter Balsamo
803 728 7056

Full Brochure: 

Who should attend?
Anyone who has hearing loss or knows someone who does: employers of people with hearing loss, church leaders, aging service providers, audiologists/ENTs, hearing instrument specialists, social workers, healthcare providers, and vocational rehabilitation and mental health counselors.

Get answers to questions such as: 

  • How can I hear my TV without blasting the volume? 
  • What is a telecoil?
  • How can I hear the preacher at my church?
  • What is a hearing loop system? 
  • How can I hear the alarm if there's a fire at my home? 
  • Will I ever be able to hear on the phone again?
  • How can I hear the doorbell or phone ring? 

*CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) and a temporary hearing loop system will be available at each session*

The mission of all Sertoma Clubs is: "To improve the quality of life today for those at risk or impacted by hearing loss through education and support"

Maximum is 50 attendees at each session.

Interesting Read from The Guardian


Living with Down's syndrome: 'It's not a list of characteristics. He's my son.'

"Most women whose babies are diagnosed with Down’s syndrome end the pregnancy. But with a more accurate test on the horizon, a group of parents want to change perceptions"

For an interesting (and longer) read, check out The Guardian's recent article about parents or expecting parents of children with Down syndrome and the implications of new prenatal testing options for Down syndrome. The article also contains a few relatable blogs written by the parents interviewed about their experiences so far. Click here to read the article and learn more!


Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Free Events for National Disability Employment Awareness Month!


October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which celebrates the contributions of America's workers with disabilities, both past and present. Click here for suggestions for ways to celebrate, including a free poster coming from the Office of Disability Employment Policy at the US Department of Labor.

Free Webinars - General
  • Accommodations for Health Care Workers with Motor Impairments
Free Webinars - K-12 Educators and Parents

  • Math Magic: Motivating and Outcome-Based Activities to Inspire Learners
  • Recommendations for Use of Mobile Apps for Children, Birth - 8
  • Supporting Play and Problem Solving in Young Children in the Context of a UDL Early Learning Environment
  • SETC Trainings
    • Multiple Sessions and Topics
    • Click Here for dates and times!

Recently Archived Professional Development

CTD has posted videos on YouTube of these recent webinars:


2015 Buddy Walk

Register Now for the 2015 Buddy Walk!

Since 1995, the Buddy Walk® has become the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome in the United States. It is also the world's most widely recognized public awareness program for the Down syndrome community. 
The Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome and to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October. 


The name Buddy Walk® promotes inclusion between friends of all abilities.


Join us for the Buddy Walk in your area!

October 25, 2015
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sesquicentennial State Park
Visit www.familyconnectionsc.org/buddy-walk
for complete details on all of our Buddy Walks.

ADHD May Mask Autism in Young Kids

ADHD May Mask Autism in Young Kids
ADHD May Mask Autism in Young Kids

(HealthDay News) - Symptoms attributed to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may overshadow or mask autism spectrum disorder in very young children, a new study reveals.

This can create a significant delay in the diagnosis of autism. It took an average of three years longer to diagnose autism in children initially thought to have just ADHD, the researchers said.

That delay can make a big difference in the future of the child, said study author Dr. Amir Miodovnik, a developmental pediatrician at Boston Children's Hospital.

"It's been shown the earlier that you implement these therapies for autism, the better children do in terms of outcomes," Miodovnik said. "Three years is a significant amount of time for the kids to not be receiving therapy"

The study was published online Sept. 14 and will appear in the October print issue of Pediatrics.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Team Hope Walk

Register Now for the 2nd Annual Team Hope Walk!

Walk with us as we support the mission of HDSA to improve the lives of everyone with Huntington’s disease.

When:
Saturday, October 24th, 2015
11:00 am - 12:00 pm 

Where:
Community Park of Irmo, Irmo SC

Team Hope is HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event. Thousands of families, friends, co-workers, neighbors and communities walk together each year to support HDSA's fight to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families. From forming a team, to sponsoring an event, to volunteering, you too can help make a difference in so many lives. Join Team Hope for HD, and help us provide help for today, hope for tomorrow! Learn more by visiting www.hdsa.org/teamhope.

Able South Carolina National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Able SC Logo featuring the tag line: independent living for all.
Celebrate National Disability Employment
 Awareness Month with Able South Carolina! 

This free training on disclosure of disability will teach individuals with disabilities to:
  • Write effective resumes and fill out job applications in a way that promotes your skills and experience 
  • Determine what information to disclose regarding your disability to an employer during the application and hiring process
Join us in person or online! 

Online Webinar
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

In Person
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

136 Stonemark Lane, Suite 100
Columbia, SC 29210
To register, email dtempio@able-sc.org

Questions? Contact Able South Carolina at:
800 681 6805 OR 803 779 5121, ext. 126
email: dtempio@able.sc.org

Monday, October 19, 2015

Run for Thought 5k Trail Run and 1 Mile Walk/Roll

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 Register today for our
8th Annual Run for Thought
5k Trail Run and 1 Mile Walk/Roll!

We are one month away from the Brain Injury Association of SC's 2015 Run for Thought 5k Trail Run and 1 Mile Walk/Roll! 

Don't forget to register by October 30th to be guaranteed a 
Run For Thought race shirt! 

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2015
Time: 9:00am

Location: 
Conestee Park
840 Mauldin Road
Greenville, SC 29607

Please support BIASC in this year's event. There are many ways to show your support:

-Register to run or walk! Click here to register

-Create a fundraising pageClick here to donate or create a fundraising page. Once on the page, click on the green Fundraise button above the Donate button (you will need to create a Firstgiving account if you do not already have one but there is no charge). 

-Become a sponsor! Click on the link below to view the sponsorship opportunities or give us a call at 803.731.9823 or toll free: 1.877.824.3228


Click here to go to our event website. Please contact our office at one of the numbers above if you have any questions. 

Annual Fundable Event: November 6


 
Join us for our annual event! 
 Silent Auction | Cocktails | Live Music | Awards Ceremony

November 6, 2015 

The countdown is on for Able South Carolina's 
signature event, Fundable. Join us as we celebrate independence for people with disabilities. 

701 Whaley St.
Columbia, SC
6:00pm-9:30pm 
 
 










 



Wednesday, October 14, 2015

SUCCEEDS/SC AHEAD Fall 2015 Conference

SUCCEEDS/SC AHEAD 
Fall 2015 Conference

Friday, October 16

South Carolina Department of Archives & History
8301 Parklane Rd
Columbia, SC 29223

Schedule:
8:30 am: Registration/Breakfast
9:25 am: Welcome & Introduction
9:30 - 11:45 am: Legal Year in Review - Office of Civil Rights, Kendra Riley
12:00 pm: Lunch (DiPrato's)
12:45 pm: Q & A with Guest
1:30-3:30 pm: Business Meeting

Take advantage of registering online! You will notice there is a non-member conference registration for our colleagues in other departments. And, you can pay your membership fees and register for the conference as well … 

Click here for more information and registration! 

Crisis Prevention Intervention Workshop for Caregivers


Crisis Prevention Intervention 
Workshop for Caregivers
Three-Hour Workshop
November 12:  9 am – 12 noon OR 4 pm – 7 pm

In this workshop, we will discuss how to stay calm and de-escalate a potentially volatile situations.  Many children with disabilities have deficits with communication that lead to frustration and anxiety which can cause problems with behavior.  Control in these situations is necessary and through this workshop, you will learn various strategies that will help if you are experiencing these behavioral problems with your child at home. 

This workshop is free but registration is required.  Click here to register now. 

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

PhotoVoice at Winthrop Exhibit


PhotoVoice at Winthrop Exhibit

October 1st - October 23rd

Panel Discussion October 1

Twenty-five years after the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, challenges remain for students affected by physical, educational, and psychological disabilities. The PhotoVoice program hopes to increase understanding of some of the key obstacles (such as the lip on the sidewalk shown above) that students face on a daily basis. PhotoVoice is a participatory approach that empowers students to use their cameras to document barriers and access issues, to reflect on the meaning found in the photos, and to engage in critical dialogue with others to ignite the spark of change. The goal is to raise awareness, normalize the inclusion of individuals with differing abilities, and reduce stigma that may be associated with receiving accessible services. By viewing the Winthrop campus through the lens of disability, we can work toward continued improvements in access for all students.

This exhibit will run from October 1-23. A student panel discussion will be held in Dina's Place, in the Student Center at Winthrop University at 5 p.m., on Thursday, October 1. A reception with light refreshments will follow. Please join us, if you are available. 

Event Date: 9/29/2015
Event Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Recurrence: Occurs every day, effective from 9/29/2015 until 10/23/2015
Location: DiGiorgio Campus Center Main Lobby
Description: October 1. Global Cultural Event. This is the panel discussion by those students who have self-identified as having a differing ability and have submitted photos that represent barriers and/or access. Students must attend panel discussion in Dina's Place at 5:00-6:30 to receive Global Cultural event credit. Reception in Digs Lobby immediately following Panel Discussion and the photo exhibit will remain in Digs through October 23.

Free and Open to the Public

Contact Information:Tina Vires
803 323-3290

virest@winthrop.edu

Friday, October 02, 2015

National Disability Employment Awareness Month


October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
We are pleased to provide you with information and resources throughout the month 
as we celebrate NDEAM in South Carolina. 

 As Able SC celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 
we have a great local resource to share with you!

SC Works is a great tool for job seekers with disabilities and employers. Users now have access to local and national disability employment resources right in one location.

Check out the information tabs on the website for more information. See: Youth with Disabilities resources, Job Seekers with Disabilities resources, and Employer resources for hiring people with disabilities.
As Able SC celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month