Buddy Walk, October 27th

 

We can't wait to see you this Sunday!   Buddy Walk 2024: Sunday, October 27th Saluda Shoals Park Athletic Fields! 6071 St. Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210   12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Tailgating and Family Fun Activities Crafts, Music, Refreshments, Field Games, Vendors Costumes optional!   2:00 p.m. Group walk around the fields, followed by the Buddy Walk 2024 Awards Ceremony   Important Details!   Our final fundraising challenge is on! The team who raises the most money from Saturday, October 19th through Friday, October 25th at 11:59 p.m. will be eligible to win a Target gift card! Share your story and share the link to your fundraising page with your personal and professional networks, and finish strong! In honor of our 25th year, we encourage every team to raise or donate at least $25 to support this event! Don't have a team? You can donate to the Family Connection Team now!   If you have registered for tailgating, you may arrive any time after 11:00 to set up. View Map of Athletic Fields and Tailgating Areas!   Vendors: please be set up by 11:45 a.m. Please remember to bring your own table and chairs. We will have staff to assist you with set up if you need it.   Thank you to everyone--we look forward to spending a great day with you! FAMILY CONNECTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC 1800 St Julian Place Suite 104 Columbia, SC 29204 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser Unsubscribe

Brain Injury Fundamentals Class, Registration Extended

 

Training Opportunity: Brain Injury Fundamentals Registration has been extended until October 30th! Are you a caregiver of a person with a brain injury, direct support professional, or other professional and interested in receiving a Brain Injury Fundamentals Certificate?  Then this is the class for you! Brain Injury Fundamentals is an essential training and certificate program designed for direct care staff, family members, and individual caregivers. Over four class sessions, this training course covers essential topics such as cognition, medical complications, and medication safety and management. Instructors: Kay Brooks, MA, CBIST Director, Head and Spinal Cord Injury Services Thrive Upstate Meghan Trowbridge, LISW-AP, CBIST, C-ASWCM Assistant Director Center for Disability Resources, USC School of Medicine   Deadline to register is October 30, 2024. *Class is limited to 25 participants. Click Here to Register If you have any questions, please contact Kristi Hartwell at 803-731-9823 or coordinator@biaofsc.com. What? Brain Injury Fundamentals Class When? Tuesday, November 19:  9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Tuesday, November 26:  9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Tuesday, December 3:    9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Tuesday, December 10:  9:30AM - 1:30 PM Where? Online via Zoom Platform Fees? Includes a workbook, training, and exam $30 for Unpaid Caregivers $75 for Professionals $100 for Non-SC Residents (Professionals and Caregivers) Click Here to Register Ways to Donate to Our Organization: Network for Good

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Brain Injury Association, Training Opportunity

 

Training Opportunity: Brain Injury Fundamentals Today's the Last Day to Register! Are you a caregiver of a person with a brain injury, direct support professional, or other professional and interested in receiving a Brain Injury Fundamentals Certificate?  Then this is the class for you! Brain Injury Fundamentals is an essential training and certificate program designed for direct care staff, family members, and individual caregivers. Over four class sessions, this training course covers essential topics such as cognition, medical complications, and medication safety and management. Instructors: Kay Brooks, MA, CBIST Director, Head and Spinal Cord Injury Services Thrive Upstate Meghan Trowbridge, LISW-AP, CBIST, C-ASWCM Assistant Director Center for Disability Resources, USC School of Medicine   Deadline to register is October 23, 2024. *Class is limited to 25 participants. Click Here to Register If you have any questions, please contact Kristi Hartwell at 803-731-9823 or coordinator@biaofsc.com. What? Brain Injury Fundamentals Class When? Tuesday, November 19:  9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Tuesday, November 26:  9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Tuesday, December 3:    9:30 AM - 1:30 PM Tuesday, December 10:  9:30AM - 1:30 PM Where? Online via Zoom Platform Fees? Includes a workbook, training, and exam $30 for Unpaid Caregivers $75 for Professionals $100 for Non-SC Residents (Professionals and Caregivers) Click Here to Register Ways to Donate to Our Organization: Network for Good

Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Clinic, rescheduled to Friday November 1, 2024

We rescheduled the Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) Clinic due to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.   The new clinic date is Friday November 1, 2024.  Please see event flyer for the event information.

10 slots are available to the first 10 registrants. Online registration is closed. To register: email Janet Lambert at janet.lambert@uscmed.sc.edu 

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

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Perspectives Commentary from the field

Effective Strategies for Legislative Advocacy Dion White, MBA, FAAIDD CEO, Center for Life Resources Brownwood, Texas   Advocacy for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) has become increasingly crucial in our society as social media and technological advancements contribute to social isolation. As the time available for advocacy may seem to diminish it is even more imperative that we collectively raise our voices about the challenges faced daily by people with IDD.   Effectively advocacy engages with local, state, and national elected officials who play a pivotal role in developing support systems serving people with IDD. It is essential for advocates to prepare clear and concise information for policy makers about their concerns, challenges, and ideas for potential solutions.   Highlighting successful services and supports for expansion and replication provides policymakers with examples of what you want to achieve. Follow-up phone calls, regular appointments, and sharing real-life experiences are all effective ways to engage elected officials.    Broad positive change often begins with individual efforts. I challenge everyone to become that one person and start advocating with their elected officials today. By doing so, we can collectively make a difference in the lives of people with IDD.

Notables  Recent awards, accolades, appointments, and other honors.

Grace Francis, PhD, FAAIDD, Awarded Switzer Research Fellowship Grant  Dr. Francis awarded National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR, ACL) grant for her study, Examining the Effect of Bioecological Factors on Expectations for Community Living and Participation: An Exploratory Multi-Method Investigation.

Karyn Harvey, PhD, FAAIDD, presented a webinar, “Trauma and Healing: An Overview” hosted by the AAIDD Religion & Spirituality Interest Network.

John Keesler, PhD, presented a webinar, “How to Talk About Trauma Informed Care, Faith, and Spirituality” hosted by the AAIDD Religion & Spirituality Interest Network.

Michelle Boulanger Thompson, PhD, and Yumi Shirai, PhD, among others presented a webinar, “Spirituality and Healing through the Expressive Arts”  hosted by the AAIDD Religion & Spirituality Interest Network.

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