Brain Injury Association of SC, Focus Forward

 

Thrive Together is a supportive community that offers a safe, welcoming space to connect, heal, and grow. Every Tuesday at 10 a.m., we bring people together for engaging activities and meaningful discussions that promote mental, emotional, and physical well-being. From mindfulness yoga to creative art sessions and inspiring guest speakers, there’s something for everyone. Register Now!   Nov. 23 • 3 – 4:30 p.m. Learn More Calm & Connect Craft Workshop Richland Library Main is hosting a fidgets and fidget jewelry crafting workshop designed for everyone, including adults with disabilities and sensory sensitivities. Browse, read, craft, relax, or engage in quiet conversation. All materials will be provided, and staff will share inclusive instructions. Free Online Workshop for Veterans  Are you a disabled veteran interested in going to work or increasing your current earnings? AbleSC and HireMeSC will break down myths about working while receiving SSI/SSDI, and connect you with local service providers. Learn More Nov. 12 • 1–3 p.m.   BIASC is hosting a Peer Mentor Training and is seeking brain injury survivors who want to support others through their recovery journey. If you’re interested in becoming a mentor, complete the survey to get started. Caregivers, your voice matters! The SC Respite Coalition is conducting a Community Needs Assessment to better understand how to support caregivers across South Carolina. Complete the survey.  Award Winner! We’re excited to share that Joyce Davis, BIASC Executive Director, accepted the 2025 Award of Excellence from the Brain Injury Association of America on behalf of the SC BI Safety Net Program team! Learn how this innovative program is transforming concussion care for children across SC.  BIASC is training school nurses across S.C. to use the Teacher Acute Concussion Tool (TACT), helping schools strengthen their return-to-learn protocols for students recovering from concussions. Over 50 school nurses have already completed the training. Learn how to bring TACT to your district. Contact michael@biaofsc.com for more information.  Survivor Story: Malcolm Smith High school football standout Malcolm Smith defied the odds after a life-threatening brain injury. Discover how his story of resilience and faith is inspiring others to take concussion awareness seriously. Read Malcolm's Story.   Submit your own Survivor Story for a chance to be featured on our website. Save the Date! Co-hosted by BIASC and the SC Brain Injury Leadership Council, the Life with Brain Injury annual conference is a chance to gather as a community that understands, supports, and uplifts one another.  Friday, July 24, 2026 • Columbia, SC R2I2 Conference Center 763 Fashion Dr., the Village at Sandhills Remember BIASC in your Giving Tuesday plans on Dec. 2. Your support helps us continue creating a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education, and advocacy. Every gift makes a difference!  Donate Now! BIASC Quick Links BI Survivor Resources Support Groups – Virtual and In-Person SC State Museum Accessibility Mornings 2025 Online BI Survivor Series Keep up with all the happenings on our calendar of events.

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SCATP Webinar

Please join us for tomorrow’s webinar:  Fine Motor and the Family
Nov 5, 2025 10:00 AM  in  Eastern Time (US and Canada)
 

Description
Target Audience: Families of infants and toddlers who are blind or low vision Description of Webinar: Families will learn easy strategies to implement at home that promote fine motor skills in their infants/toddlers who are blind or have low vision. Participants will learn: 1. Importance of fine motor skills in early childhood education. 2. Learn importance of fine motor skills and how it relates to literacy development for children who are blind or low vision. 3. Learn simple strategies to promote finger strength and dexterity through fun household routines.
Speaker: Alicia Pugh is a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) and Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS). She has a M.Ed from the University of Louisville and M.A.T from USC Upstate. She has been in the field of visual impairment for over 20 years in South Carolina. She resides in Summerville with her husband, son and stepdaughter. She loves gardening, shopping and photography.


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

SCATP Webinars

 SCATP Webinars

To register click the links below.  

Please join us online for our November Webinar Series: 

11-5-25 Fine Motor and the Family

11-12-25 Sensory Play with Toys and Tots

11-19-25 Smart Phone Secrets

Please register for our in-person Adapted Toy Workshop:

11-13-25, 11-14-25 Adapted Toy Workshop

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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