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Wednesday, March 09, 2022
Seeking Additional Presentation Submissions for the 20th Annual NADD State of Ohio MI/ID Conference, Final Deadline for Submissions is March 13th
Dori Tempio featured on Soda City Live!
What a big day for Able South Carolina!
Today our own Dori Tempio was featured on Soda City Live to talk about Developmental Disabilities Awareness month and the importance of inclusion, true representation, and what it means to be a person with a disability working for the disability community in Columbia SC, the state of South Carolina, and beyond!
Thank you to the WIS TV crew for having us!
Watch the interview here: https://bit.ly/3vIQ7xf
Tuesday, March 08, 2022
Hearts of Glass: Virtual Film Screening & Panel Discussion Linking Health to Social Factors
Hearts of Glass: Virtual Film Screening and
Panel Discussion Linking Health to Social Factors
March 14, 2022 at 5pm ET I 2pm PT
Join us for a special screening opportunity of the award-winning documentary, Hearts of Glass. In this film, you will meet several people with intellectual and developmental disabilities whose health and lives were improved through employment at Vertical Harvest (VH). VH is a state-of-the-art vertical greenhouse in the small town of Jackson, Wyoming.
Be sure to tune in on March 14, 2022, for a dynamic panel discussion and Q&A with the Director and Producer of Hearts of Glass, Vertical Harvest Employees, medical experts and leaders in the disability community.
To watch the film on demand (3/9 to 3/18), and to register for the panel discussion (3/14) go to: bit.ly/NNLMHeartsofGlass
Film: PG, 2019, Documentary, 68-minutes
Accessibility
- Descriptive Audio: English
- Closed Captioning: English and Spanish
Panel Discussion: Livestream, 60 minutes
Accessibility
- American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation
- Closed Captioning: English
We invite libraries and community-based organizations to promote this event to your communities. To learn more about our promotional partnerships and to sign up, visit: Hearts of Glass Promotion Partner Interest Form.
More questions? Email us at
Monday, March 07, 2022
Youth Leadership Forum, Advocacy Day, and more!
NPR: Kids are back in school — and struggling with mental health issues
By Rhitu Chatterjee
Children experience stress learning and growing up in a global pandemic. Schools are struggling to meet children's academic, social, and emotional needs. CDC's data shows kids had more frequent mental health emergency visits in the pandemic. In the fall of 2020, top children's health associations declared an emergency in child and adolescent mental health. Read more about this issue in the article linked below.
You're invited to Fundable: Fueling Our Future
March 18 from 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Tickets cost $60
Come support Able South Carolina: Fueling our Future; Our vision of a South Carolina that promotes equity and access for individuals with disabilities. Able SC’s annual fundraising & awards event will be both live and virtual to provide you the opportunity to attend FundAble on your own terms. With public health and your health in mind, you have the choice to be a part of this event either in person or virtually.
We want you to have the experience that suits you best. Whether over heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar, or cocktail guide and gourmet box on your couch, all ticket holders will have access to our silent auction, awards show, and live musical entertainment - all while having a fun evening with dedicated individuals who work to change perceptions and create greater access and opportunities for independence through empowering South Carolinians with disabilities and promoting community inclusion.
Event Details:
Friday, March 18, 2022
6:00 PM EDT - 9:30 PM EDT
Central Energy
2030 Gregg Street
Columbia, SC 29201
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Advocacy Day
Save the date for the annual Advocacy Day for Access & Independence on Wednesday, April 13, 2022! Join us at the South Carolina State House! We will call on the state to Unlock Barriers. We will advocate for disability rights and share our mission for a Barrier Free SC!
Advocacy Day for Access & Independence is the only event in South Carolina that's breaking down barriers for ALL South Carolinians with disabilities. Since its first gathering in May 2014, support has grown to 30 organizations statewide, The organizations are all unified in an effort to ensure people with disabilities have equal access and opportunity. People with disabilities face unnecessary and discriminatory barriers to transportation, employment, and public access. Advocacy Day for Access and Independence will shine a light on these barriers in hopes of improving the lives of all South Carolinians.
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SC Youth Leadership Forum 2022
The SC Youth Leadership Forum is excited to announce that a location has been secured and dates have been finalized for the 2022 event. YLF 2022 will be held at Presbyterian College from 7/10/22-7/13/22. The application process opened on 2/1/22, and applicants will be selected on a rolling basis. To find out more information about the event or to apply, please visit our website:
Able South Carolina
720 Gracern Road Suite 106 | Columbia, South Carolina 29210
803.779.5121 | advocacy@able-sc.org
Friday, March 04, 2022
Spasticity Solutions
March 1, 2022
NEW ISSUE
Rural Life as a Wheelchair User
This story is for everyone who wonders about how wheelchair users live their best lives outside the urban landscape — and for anyone else who likes well-told tales. Editor emeritus and longtime farmer Tim Gilmer offers a colorful and insightful look at the draw, and drawbacks, of rural living for people with mobility disabilities.
PRO TIPS
The bad news is there’s no pill that cures muscle spasms for all wheelchair users. The good news is there are more alternatives to brain-clouding pharmaceuticals than ever. Richard Holicky talks to people with varying levels of spasticity to find out what works for them.
WATCH
2014 NM Person of the Year Jason DaSilva is back with a new documentary that chronicles his quest to understand why he got primary progressive multiple sclerosis. DaSilva used the pause brought on by the pandemic to reach out to family members, doctors and researchers to better understand the disease and any possible causes in his personal history. The result is a fast-moving, informative and optimistic watch for anyone interested in MS or DaSilva’s work. You can watch the entire film at the link above.
Thursday, March 03, 2022
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
MARCH IS BRAIN INJURY AWARNESS MONTH
#MORETHANMYBRAININJURY
Brain injury is a complex and often misunderstood neurological disease. As Brain Injury Awareness Month occurs, Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is proud to be re-launching their #MoreThanMyBrainInjury campaign, which empowers brain injury survivors, caretakers, professionals, family members, and advocates to raise their voices.
One in every 60 people in the United States are living with a permanent brain injury-related disability. With this campaign, we are centering their stories to increase understanding, reduce stigma, improve care, and showcase the diversity in this community.
Visit biausa.org/raiseawareness to explore the ways you can participate now.
BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS DAY
ON CAPITOL HILL
Many TBIs, including concussions, are preventable, and you can help. Join us in spreading the word about TBI and concussion prevention throughout the month of March.
Promote Brain Injury Awareness
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 is Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill. Spread the word and support brain injury awareness all month long!
Check out CDC HEADS UP free online trainings on concussion:
BIASC and Safety Net Program are available to provide education and trainings at NO COST all month! Contact Rachel Kaplan at safetynetcoordinator@biaofosc.com to schedule something.
Wednesday, March 02, 2022
Free Webinars Across the Globe
This list of free webinars is compiled from around the world
by the Accessible Technology Coalition.
The SC Assistive Technology Program offers free webinars, too!
Free Webinars: Various Disabilities
- How technology can help people with Parkinson's from AbilityNet
March 8, 2022 at 5am Pacific, 8am Eastern
- Speech to text and the iPad Notes App from Call Scotland
March 9, 2022 at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern (30 min.)
- Features of the ONYX OCR (for Low Vision) from Access Ingenuity
March 9, 2022 at 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern
March 17, 2022 at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern
- Accessible video gaming for all from Call Scotland
March 30, 2022 at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern (30 min.)
Accessibility
- Accessibility Testing with a Screen Reader from NCAEM
March 3, 2022 at 1pm Pacific, 4pm Eastern
- Accessible Social Media 2.0 from Great Lakes ADA
March 15, 2022 at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern (90 min.)
March 30, 2022 at 9am Pacific, 12pm Eastern
- Digital Accessibility: Equity, Inclusion, and the Bank’s Bottom Line from LevelAccess
March 31, 2022 at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern
K-12
- Making Student-Led Learning Accessible from Don Johnston
March 3, 2022 at 11am Pacific, 2pm Eastern
March 9, 2022 at 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern
- Building a Dyslexia/Dysgraphia Toolkit That Works! From ATforED
March 10, 2022 at 10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern
March 28, 2022 at 4pm Pacific, 7pm Eastern
For Students and Teens
March 26, 2022 at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern (90 min.)
March 29, 2022 at 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern
AAC
March 10, 2022 at 3:30pm Pacific, 6:30pm Eastern
- AAC & Transition: Life Starts at twenty-one! from AbleNet
March 22, 2022 at 9am Pacific, 12pm Eastern
- Flexible tools in TD Snap (Tobii Dynavox) from Isaac
March 22, 2022 at 4pm Pacific, 7pm Eastern
March 23, 2022 at 4pm Pacific, 7pm Eastern
- Getting Started with AAC from SETC
March 29, 2022 at 12pm Pacific, 3pm Eastern
- AT Devices and Apps to Help with Anxiety from SETC
March 30, 2022 at 3:30pm Pacific, 6:30pm Eastern
March 31, 2022 at 3:30pm Pacific, 6:30pm Eastern
Tuesday, March 01, 2022
Presenting #StrongWheeled Together: A Tribute to the Power of Community Building
United Spinal Newsletter | February 2022
Presenting #StrongWheeled Together: A Tribute to the Power of Community Building
United Spinal Association is proud to officially debut our #StrongWheeled Together campaign, which will run throughout 2022.
#StrongWheeled Together will bring our community together around initiatives in Mental Health and Wellness, Fitness and Athletics, and Emergency Preparedness. United Spinal will put pathbreaking community members in the spotlight during our November 10th #StrongWheeled Together Member Awards Event—and all year long on our #StrongWheeled Showcase.
As President/CEO Vincenzo Piscopo put it in this month’s Message From the CEO, “#StrongWheeled Together is a tribute to the power of community building and to all of those who have experienced the SCI/D journey. It is a beacon signaling to everyone out there with SCI/D that you do not have to do it alone, and you may untap something unexpected—or even extraordinary—in yourself when you are galvanized by community.”
Follow us on social media for the latest on the campaign, and bookmark our campaign landing page to learn more and stay in the loop.
Growing Stronger Together on the Frontlines of Caregiving
Disability rights advocate and educator Steve Wright reflects on the complex role of caregiving in his marriage to ADA expert Heidi Johnson-Wright. Learn about how meeting the challenges they faced together and a shared passion for advocacy taught him that “we are 100 times more capable as a team. We truly can make a positive impact and achieve our goals – when we put our best strengths together.” Continue reading.
A Focus on Mental Health: Strength Comes in Many Different Forms
This year, United Spinal will be shining a spotlight on mental health and the unique struggles faced by the mobility disability community in this space. Michaela Devins of our Boston chapter delves into the motivation behind putting mental health and wellness center stage in the #StrongWheeled Together campaign, and gives a preview of what we have in store as we work toward de-stigmatizing mental health issues and providing information and resources. Read more.
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