SCATP offers webinar to learn more about the Obi Robot Feeding System

Free Webinar 

May 30^th 10-11 a.m.

Registration

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

About the Program

Obi is a revolutionary adaptive eating device for individuals with upper extremity strength and mobility limitations. With customizable adaptive switches, Obi allows its users to be in control of what they eat and when. Obi increases independence, social interaction, mealtime enjoyment, and well-being.

Target Audience: Individuals with upper extremity strength/mobility limitations (ALS, CP, MD, AMC, SCI, TBI, MS, etc.).

Participants Will Learn:

1.    How Obi Robot works.

2.    Potential health benefits of Obi Robot / potential candidates for Obi Robot.

3.    Funding & reimbursement.

About the Presenters

Katie Rostron

Customer Experience Associate & Sales Support at Obi Robot

 

Accommodations

CART captioning is provided for all SCATP webinars. If you need an additional accommodation to participate, please contact us at least one week prior to the webinar via e-mail or by phone at 803-935-5263. 

Webinars are recorded and archived on our training page.

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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AAIDD Annual Meeting

 

Registration Reminder! Only one more day to register online for our Annual Conference! Online Registration closes this Wednesday, May 29th, 2024. REGISTER NOW! See you in Louisville!  Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors  Click here to unsubscribe. Message sent by AAIDD, membership@aaidd.org American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | 8403 Colesville Road | Suite 900 | Silver Spring, MD 20910

SC Assistive Technology Program Reuse Free 4 All Event!

Free 4 All Event!   

Friday, June 14  

9 am –1 pm 

Free Durable Medical Equipment Available  

What: The SC Assistive Technology Program Reuse Free 4 All Event! We will have ALL available durable medical equipment on display! If you or someone you know needs durable medical equipment you can come browse the available equipment and take what you need. All for FREE!   

Who: Everyone! Individuals with disabilities, family members, therapists, educators, veterans, case workers, etc. 

When: Friday, June 14th from 9 am-1 pm. No appointment needed! 

Where: SC Assistive Technology Program, 8301 Farrow Road, Columbia SC 

Why: All the equipment has been cleaned, sanitized, and is FREE! 

Please follow these directions when you arrive at Midlands Center at 8301 Farrow Road, Columbia: 

·                     Turn into the entrance to Midlands Center onto Azalea Avenue 

·                     Stay on the main road into the Center  

·                     Turn left onto Crape Myrtle Lane 

·                     Turn right into the 2nd parking lot  

·                     Follow the white signs! 

Some equipment that will be available includes: 

·                     Walkers 

·                     Canes 

·                     Bedside commodes 

·                     Bath chairs 

·                     Crutches 

·                     Pediatric standers 

·                     And more! 

 

For more information please contact:   

Alli Upchurch, MRC, CRC  

Phone: 803-935-5273 

alli.upchurch@uscmed.sc.edu 

South Carolina State Museum, Accessibility Morning Activities on Saturday, June 1st from 9am-11am

 Greetings from the South Carolina State Museum!

We hope everyone is having a lovely spring and a fantastic end to the school year!

 

Please join us for this month's Accessibility Morning activities on Saturday, June 1st from 9am-11am. Please note this event is taking place on the first Saturday of the month and not the usual second Saturday of the month. Let us know if you'd like to join us (and Taco Dragon!) for this awesome event on June 1st. We'd love to have you!

 

Check out the information below to find out more about the event and what we ask of you as a Community Resource Partner. As always, we'd love it if you could share this event with others, and let us know if there is anyone else we could be inviting to it!

 

Accessibility Morning Information:

This inclusive event provides FREE general admission to guests who are neurodiverse or have other disabilities so they can experience the museum’s exhibitions at their own pace and enjoy other special activities. 

ASL Interpretation will be provided by the SC School for the Deaf and Blind as noted in the schedule below. The museum also has several other accessibility tools available - just ask an educator upon your arrival! 

 

The event is free, and guests are encouraged to pre-register as the FREE 9:45am show tickets can only be reserved on-site the day of the event. There is no age limit and you do not have to attend the activities. Guests are welcome to simply come and enjoy the museum. 

Accessibility Morning Schedule:

• 8:45am Program Partners Arrive (we provide one 6ft table and two chairs - just let us know if you need more)
• 9-10am Community Resource Partners present (1st Floor - Carolina Gallery)
• Please note: You're welcome to stay until 11am but we only advertise that you'll be there until 10am, so no pressure!
• 9-11am Sensory Room available (2nd Floor - Huger St. Room)
• 9:30-9:45am Meet-and-greet with Taco Dragon (1st Floor NASA Gallery) *ASL interpreter present
• 9:45am Sensory Friendly Show: Penguins 4D​ *ASL interpreter present
• 11am Official event is over, but guests are welcome to stay all day 🙂

How can YOU get involved?

1. Sharing the event! The biggest help is just getting the word out.
1. Facebook Event:https://www.facebook.com/events/1387997611907813/
2. Registration Page:https://www.scmuseum.org/events/accessibility-morning-taco-dragon
2. Being a presenting partner! We'd love to have you here sharing the amazing things your organization is doing! There is no fee. We want this to be free as possible to everyone and simply be a good resource fair to our guests. Doesn't matter if you only make it once a year or every month - just let us know when you'd like to setup a table and we'd love to have you!
3. Don't have staff but have stuff? We do have a small table where we are able to place materials. Just bring by whatever you'd like us to put out and we're happy to share it!

Thank you so much!

Laura Ybarra-Kane (she/her/ella)

Manager of Education and Interpretation

 Email: laura.kane@scmuseum.org

Phone: 803.898.5033|Cell : 803.528.2706

301 Gervais Street | Columbia, SC 29201

scmuseum.org

 

EQUIP Summer Series, May Youth Newsletter

 

May Youth Newsletter Spotlight Summer Series Applications Closing Soon! The Equip Summer Series is a multi-day self-advocacy, disability pride, and skill-building opportunity for young adults with disabilities ages 13-28. Spread over two weeks, Summer Series meets in person in Greenville and Columbia to build skills that assist young adult leaders with increasing their independence! When? In Columbia June 17, 18, 20 and 21 from 9 am to 12 pm each day In Greenville June 24, 25, 27, and 28 from 9 am to 12 pm each day Who is Eligible? Young adults ages 13-28 with ANY type of disability. Why Attend? Empower Yourself Learn Self-Advocacy Skills Build on Communication Skills Set Short-Term and Long-Term Goals Explore Independent Living Skills Promote Activism in the Community Did we mention that it is TOTALLY FREE?! Summer Series costs you nothing. Register today through the link below. Summer Series Registration Youth Spotlight: Jesse Watson Jesse Watson is a youth who has been involved with Equip since 2019. Jesse enjoys watching TV, playing games, and hanging out with friends, many of whom she met through the Equip program. Jesse attends our virtual hangout every month and hosts a chat night weekly on the Equip Discord. Jesse has been struggling with health issues lately and can’t get out of bed, but she is still able to socialize with her peers because Equip has many online activities available. Although Equip is mostly about peer support and having fun, it is also a place to learn. Because of Equip, Jesse has learned to speak up for herself and others. She uses her knowledge of self-advocacy at doctor’s appointments and can attend them independently now. Jesse is also a graduate of the 2022 Youth Leadership Forum and encourages other youth to apply, calling it a great place to learn and meet other people with different disabilities. Youth Events E-Sports Event Another E-Sports event will be held the same day as the VR-Lab but in Greenville! It will be held on May 25th with The City of Greenville and Equip in Greenville from 10 am to 1 pm for all Equip consumers!  Discover the world of E-Sports, where high-tech gaming rigs, adaptive technology, VR headsets, and video games collide for an amazingly fun experience! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual gamer, we will have you covered with accessible controllers designed to cater to all accessibility needs. Join us and ensure an inclusive and epic gaming experience in the realm of e-sports! Hope to see you there!! This program is funded by the South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council. Register for E-Sports Creative Writing Events Now On Discord! Our Equip leaders Abby and Malachi have begun a new discord event for all those creative minds out there! The “Creative Writing” Discord events will be held on Friday 5/24 from 6 pm to 7 pm. Each session focuses on teaching creative writing and self-advocacy through fun guided activities. Join our discord for more info, or click the link below to register. Equip Discord Registration This program is funded by the South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council. Sign up for Discord! Virtual Reality on 5/25 with SC-CATER  Another VR-Lab will be held at the end of this month on May 25th with SC-CATER in Columbia from 10 am to 1 pm for all Equip consumers! Learn about high-tech robots, adaptive tech, VR headsets, and video games – there's something for everyone! We've got you covered with accessible controllers catering to all gaming enthusiasts, ensuring an inclusive and epic experience on the Xbox! Click the button below to register.  Hope to see you there!! This program is funded by the South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council. Equip SC CATER Registration Youth Resources & Updates Standardized Testing for Students with Disabilities In 2015, the No Child Left Behind Act was replaced by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). It is meant to improve equity in education for all students, but especially students who are historically marginalized, such as students of color and students with disabilities. Students must be tested yearly in math, reading, and science in grades 3-8 and at least once in high school. State testing helps show that students are making progress, and it helps ensure that people are actually learning in school. This is important because students with disabilities are often underestimated and denied access to age-appropriate, grade-level curriculum. State testing helps reveal this unfair treatment. All students should have access to an interesting and challenging curriculum that helps them prepare for higher education or a career.  Students with disabilities are mostly allowed to use accommodations on state testing, as long as those accommodations are listed in their IEP and built into the test for all students to use if they choose. Students are not allowed to use accommodations that are not used throughout the ordinary school day or, in some states, accommodations that defeat the purpose of a question. To read more about these rules, you can click the following link: Accommodations for State Testing Standardized tests can cause anxiety. Be sure to use calming techniques, such as deep breathing to help yourself feel better on test day. If you find that your anxiety is overwhelming, that would be a good time to self-advocate! Tell a teacher or trusted adult how you are feeling. You can even reach out to a Youth Independent Living Specialist at Able South Carolina for help ensuring that your accommodations are in place or for help finding test-taking strategies!  Contact Able SC Getting Ready for A New School Year By Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) The Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) has released a newsletter that provides parents and students with disabilities some advice on how to prepare for a new school year. Advice includes organizing your IEP binder, discussing what worked and didn’t work during the school year, advocating for yourself during IEP meetings, information about the new FAFSA, and more! While DREDF works closely with parents of students with disabilities, there is also a lot of support, suggestions, and resources for youth with disabilities themselves! You can read more by clicking the button below.   Getting Ready for A New School Year Another Successful Midlands Gives! Supporting Midlands Gives meant empowering our local community to thrive and grow. Donations fueled vital programs and initiatives that addressed pressing needs, from education and healthcare to arts and culture. By contributing to Midlands Gives, you weren't just giving money—you were investing in the future of our region. Together, we made a difference and created a brighter tomorrow for all who call the Midlands home. Able SC went over our goal, raising over $32,000 across the Midlands Gives page and in other donations made that day on our website! Thank you for helping us in building a stronger, more resilient community through your generous support of Midlands Gives! Learn About Midlands Gives Midlands Reading Consortium Volunteer Celebration By United Way of the Midlands Please join MRC as they recognize YOU, their amazing volunteers for your service and commitment this school year at our MRC Volunteer Celebration on June 6 at 5:00 p.m.! You will receive a token of our appreciation. Light refreshments, drinks, and fellowship will be provided. To learn more about how to get involved click the button below! United Way of the Midlands Events Upcoming events SC-CATER VR Lab May 25, 2024 in Columbia E-Sports Event May 25, 2024 in Greenville Equip Summer Series Application Closes May 31, 2024 Register for Summer Series! Equip Hangout Thursday, June 6, 6:00-7:00 PM, Virtual  Equip Summer Series Columbia Able SC Office: June 17,18, 20, 21 Greenville Able SC Office: June 25, 27, 28 Youth Leadership Forum Presbyterian College: July 21-24, 2024 Disability Pride Night Columbia Fireflies Baseball Segra Park, July 23, 7:05 PM Fundable Columbia, SC: Friday, November 15, 2024 Celebrate 30 Years with Able SC! Able South Carolina 720 Gracern Road Suite 106 | Columbia, South Carolina 29210 803.779.5121 | advocacy@able-sc.org Follow Us Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your web browser Unsubscribe or Manage Your Preferences