Switching on the TV: Options for Switch Users to Control Devices Through Tablets

May 15, 2014 10:00am CDT - 60 minutes 
Title: Switching on the TV: Options for Switch Users to Control Devices Through Tablets 
Description: Tablets offer so many Applications, including control of TV and Cable. With accessibility options, this control is available to switch users, as well. Switch operated Electronic Aids to Daily Living (EADLs) can be costly and may be outdated when used with newer TV and Cable options. Tablet control has limitations that have yet to be solved. This webinar will present the latest options, advantages and limitations.
Category: Assistive Technology
Presenter: Michelle Lange, OTR, ABDA, ATP/SMS 
Cost: FREE
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On-the-go Activities for Nurturing the Growing Child

May 6, 2014 11:00am CDT - 30 minutes 
Title: On-the-go Activities for Nurturing the Growing Child 

Description: Many families and other care givers (as well as educators) have limited time, resources and may not have the necessary skill-sets to effectively prepare children for academic and school success. 

Using a fun and games approach, in this session, you will learn a variety of innovative “On-the-Go” activities to engage with children and build their vocabulary, literacy, math and science skills while on-the-go or at the grocery store or waiting at the dentist’s office. 
Category: Assistive Technology
Presenter: Padmaja Sarathy MA, Author and Educational Consultant 
Cost: FREE
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Rally at the Capitol "Children's Mental Health Matters"

May 7Rally at the Capitol "Children's Mental Health Matters"hosted by Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health of South Carolina
10:30am
North Grounds Steps of the state Capitol *In the event of rain, rally will be held inside on first floor
Governor Nikki Haley is proclaiming May 4-10, 2014, Children's Mental Health Awareness Week in South Carolina. 
Did you know...

• that 1 in 5 young people have one or more metal, emotional or behavioral challenges?
• One in 10 youth have challenges that are severe enough to impair how they function at home, school or in the community?
• Suicide is the third leading cause of death in adolescents and young adults?
• Children experiencing symptoms of psychological challenges, particularly depression, are at a higher risk of suicide?

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Advocacy Day for Access and Independence

Join us on Thursday, May 8th! Advocacy Day for Access & Independence May 8th, 2014 | 9:00AM-12:30PM |  SC State House It's not too late to register for this exciting event! Register now and receive a FREE Advocacy Day for Access & Independence t-shirt!When: Thursday, May 8th, 2014 9:00AM – 12:30PM Where: South Carolina State House Who: People with disabilities and allies/advocates What: Advocacy Day for Access and Independence is the first independence oriented advocacy day for people with disabilities in South Carolina. It is a day to... To show disability pride as we use our voices to unlock the barriers to independence. To unite people with all types of disabilities and raise awareness of the barriers that are common in our State. To promote disability rights. How: Rally with great speakers from across the state, including Governor Nikki Haley and Councilman Brian DeQuincey Newman. Click here to view the full agenda, view the proclamation and register.   This event was planned in collaboration with the following entities: Able South Carolina Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living Brain Injury Association of South Carolina Columbia Mayor’s Committee On Employment of People with Disabilities disAbility Resource Center Family Connection of SC SC Interagency Office of Disability and Health  NAMI Mid-Carolina National Federation of the Blind of SC Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services Protection & Advocacy for People with Disabilities SC Assistive Technology Program SC Association of the Deaf SC Commission for the Blind SC Developmental Disabilities Council SC Statewide Independent Living Council SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department The COMET The SC Client Assistance Program University of South Carolina School of Medicine Walton Options for Independent Living Copyright © 2014 Able South Carolina, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted to receive communication from Able South Carolina. Our mailing address is: Able South Carolina 136 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC Suite 100 Columbia, SC 29210 To learn more, please click on the above title. To access the CDR Library catalog, please click on this link

Camp Breathe Easy

May 3
Camp Breathe Easy
hosted by American Lung Association
10am-4pm
Glenforest School - 1041 Harbor Drive, West Columbia
Camp Breathe Easy SC is a FREE one-day camp for children with asthma, ages 7-14, and their parents/guardians.  Campers will learn to better manage their asthma through educational sessions and fun interactive lessons.

• Each child will be given a peak flow meter and a spacer.
• Children and adults will complete asthma education classes.
• The event is FREE and there will be drawings for gift cards!
• Lunch is provided. 

For more information and to access the Camp application, visit:  campbreatheeasysc.org.   

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Autism Awareness Month

How one mom's determination lead to a breakthrough....

Matthew has autism and speech apraxia. Until he was almost 3 years old, he could not communicate. A therapist gave Matthew a Baby Signing Time video. And it changed his life. He began to initiate communication through signs!

Then Matthew's mom, Marybeth Buffington asked herself: If a little bit of sign language is good for my son, what would happen if he were exposed to a lot of it? What if Matthew could attend a school where everyone used sign language, like a school for the deaf? To find out what happened and read the story in full visit, http://lifeisgreatbutitisntperfect.blogspot.com/2013/08/road-to-matthews-communication.html

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