20th Annual Strides For Autism Walk And 2nd Annual 5K Run

 

April 18, 2026
6AM - 12PM
Columbia, SC

The Autism Society of South Carolina will host its 20th Annual Strides for Autism Walk and 5K Run on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Segra Park Baseball Stadium, home of the Columbia Fireflies. The theme for this year’s event is 20 Years of Strides: Every Step Counts and we are thrilled to build on the success of our inaugural 5K by making this our biggest Strides event yet!

• 8:00 a.m.- 5K starts. (Registration opens @ 7:00 a.m.)
• 10:00 a.m.- Walk inside baseball park starts. (Registration opens @ 9:00 a.m.)

The Strides for Autism Walk remains our organization's flagship fundraising event, eagerly anticipated by SCAS self-advocates, their families, service providers, and the wider autism community. As our premier fundraising opportunity of the year, it delivers vital support for our unfunded programs, including:

• ASD/Autism 101 Training
• Community Outreach
• Quality of Life Assistance

ABS Kids is proud to sponsor this event and will be on-site sharing resources and connecting with attendees.

Walk with us as we celebrate community, inclusion, and possibility!

 

Register For the Event 

March 2026: March Into Membership with AAIDD

 

March AAIDD Highlights Benefits AAIDD members are enjoying this month

March into new opportunities for professional growth Unlock exclusive access to professional webinars, leading IDD journals, networking opportunities and more. Discover all the membership benefits waiting for you this month.

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AAIDD 150th Annual Meeting  AAIDD Members receive discounted conference registration

Registration is Now Open for the AAIDD 150th Annual Meeting  Don’t miss this historic sesquicentennial event bringing together leaders across the IDD field. Become an AAIDD member to take advantage of discounted registration rates. Register today!

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The March 2026 Issues of the American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AJIDD) and Inclusion are Available Now!  Read AAIDD Journals

Ready to Take the Next Step? Join AAIDD and enjoy all these member benefits and more! AAIDD's mission is to promote progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Become a member today! Join AAIDD!

Don't miss the Walk, Run & Roll for Brain Injury Awareness this Sunday!

 

Only 3 Days to Go! There’s still time to join us for the Walk, Run & Roll for Brain Injury Awareness! Here are 5 reasons to sign up now: Be part of something bigger Join a powerful community showing up for brain injury survivors. Make an immediate impact Support BIASC’s mission of creating a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education, and advocacy. Meaningful and fun An uplifting, high-energy event for everyone. Support Brain Injury Awareness Month Show your support in a visible, impactful way. Leave inspired Connection, stories, and moments that stay with you long after the event is over. Register now or donate to the event nearest you! Upstate

Music • Kids' Activities • Prizes • Food • Fun

Thanks to these generous sponsors for their support of the Walk, Run & Roll for Brain Injury Awareness.

Reminder: New Work Readiness Series Starts Today

 

Work Readiness Program Join United Spinal Association and Allsup for our new Work Readiness program, an 8-session virtual series specifically designed for wheelchair users returning to the workforce. Starting March 17, we’ll meet every 3rd Tuesday at 1:00 PM ET to tackle the essential tools for a modern job search—from mastering resume building and LinkedIn to navigating disability disclosure and workplace accommodations. Register Today Our First Session: Managing Benefits While Returning To Work When: Tuesday, March 17 @ 1:00 PM ET Where: Virtually via Zoom These topic-focused discussions are designed to provide the expert-led strategies you need to transition into your next career opportunity with confidence. Visit United Spinal to view the upcoming schedule and for more information.  Copyright © 2026. All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 102 Duane Road Fort Totten, NY 11359

29th Annual DSC Diabetes Symposium

 

Pastides Alumni Center Columbia, SC | Friday, Apr 24 at 8:30 am EDT

This symposium is designed to update providers on current management and treatment guidelines for people with diabetes.

Contact info: Joye Louie, leejoy@musc.edu 

Join us for the 29th Annual Diabetes Symposium, a one-day program dedicated to bridging the gap between clinical theory and real-world application. With a theme of "From Guidelines to Practice," this year’s sessions are drawn directly from the latest ADA guidelines, featuring expert speakers who will demonstrate how to implement these standards in daily practice. Offering 6 hours of continuing education, the curriculum spans critical areas such as pharmaceutical management, renal care, and pregnancy. This event is an invaluable resource for South Carolina’s multidisciplinary care teams, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, endocrinologists, dieticians, CDCESs, social workers, and community health workers—who are committed to improving outcomes for people living with diabetes.

Register Here

 

South Carolina Dysphonia Support Group Hybrid Meeting March 21

•  Time - March 21, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
•  Location - Greenville ENT - Upper Entrance, 1 Doctors Drive, Greenville, SC 29605 OR Zoom

Please join us for a hybrid meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 4:00 – 5:00 PM EST.

For in-person attendees: CLICK HERE TO RSVP

For Zoom attendees: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


If you are living with a voice disorder, you are not alone on this journey. Join us to learn more about spasmodic dysphonia and related voice conditions including muscle tension dysphonia, vocal tremor, and vocal cord paralysis/paresis. There is no cost to attend and refreshments will be served. Family and friends are invited. Discover a community that cares about you and your voice! 


This support group has been provider-led since its start in 2017. Greenville ENT and Dysphonia International prefer that support groups be led by patients for a host of reasons. A patient with personal experience of a chronic voice disorder is the ideal leader due to their innate ability to relate to other members of the group on a more personal level, and to choose meeting topics that feel most relevant to the group’s needs. We feel that a passionate patient leader will also be highly successful in growing the group and its reach. Our goal is to “pass the baton” to a patient leader by the close of 2024. If this sounds exciting, but intimidating, never fear! Dysphonia International will provide you with training and resources to help easily maintain the group, and will walk alongside you every step of the way. If you are interested in taking on the role of group leader, please contact Emily directly. 

Hosted by South Carolina Dysphonia Support Group Leader Emily Young | emily.young@greenvilleent.com

 

 

Hopes & Dreams Conference Schedule Now Available

 

Interested in the day's agenda? Visit our schedule page! More details and registration link are available on our conference page.

Meet our Keynote Speakers!

Morning Keynote Dr. Meghan Burke is a professor of special education at Peabody College at Vanderbilt University. Her research interests include family-professional partnerships, families of individuals with disabilities, and disability policy.  Learn more.

	Afternoon Keynote:          Steve Turner and Giving Tree Music's mission is to facilitate teamwork, respect, and the understanding that when we play together, we accomplish more than we ever could alone!  Learn more.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available!

Brain Injury Association of SC Newsletter

 

March is Brain Injury  Awareness Month! March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and stand with the millions of people affected by brain injury. This month, we invite you to take action by supporting the Walk, Run & Roll for Brain Injury Awareness, making a donation, or participating in one of our programs. See the ways you can get involved below. Less Than Three Weeks to Go! March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and across South Carolina we’re coming together to raise awareness and support. With less than three weeks until the events, now is the time to sign up, invite friends, or make a donation. Every registration and every dollar raised helps BIASC in its mission to support BI survivors and their families. Three events. One mission. One community coming together. Register now for the event nearest you! Upstate At BIASC, we are creating a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education, and advocacy. Free writing toolkit with your Every Story Matters registration. A few spaces remain for Every Story Matters, a FREE creative writing workshop for brain injury survivors beginning March 18. Participants receive a free Every Story Matters Toolkit to support storytelling, reflection, and creativity throughout the workshop. Register today to secure your spot and be part of a supportive community that celebrates every voice.  Register Now! The South Carolina Youth Leadership Forum is a summer experience where you can become a leader for disability rights — all while having fun. The SC YLF is open to anyone 15–23 years old, who has a disability, shows leadership potential in school or their community, and lives in South Carolina. Apply now! Veteran Experience Action Center Veterans are invited to attend the Veteran Experience Action Center. This event is for veterans and family members interested in applying for veteran benefits or disability compensation. Learn more. March 19 – March 21 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. SCNG Armory 1328 Old Dairy Dr., Columbia, SC Meet BIASC’s Newest Board Member BIASC is excited to welcome Laura Shuman to the Board of Directors. A retired occupational therapist with more than 30 years of experience, Laura also brings a powerful personal perspective as a brain injury survivor. Her journey has strengthened her commitment to raising awareness, improving support for survivors, and advocating for better care and resources. Read more about Laura and her story. New Support Group Location Myrtle Beach Claire Chapin Epps YMCA 5000 Claire Chapin Epps Dr. Myrtle Beach, SC  3rd Thursday each month, 6 p.m. Contact: William Jollye 864-906-1158 or mbbiaofscinfo@gmail.com Find a support group near you. SC Assistive Technology Expo Join USC's Assistive Technology Program for a full day of exhibits and workshops showcasing assistive technology for people with a wide range of disabilities. Learn More March 10 • 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center 1101 Lincoln St. ABLE SC's Empower Hour brings together disabled individuals for peer networking. If you’d like to join, contact peersupport@able-sc.org or call 1-800-681-6805. Learn More Online every Thursday, 1–2 p.m. In person (Columbia and Greenville) on the 2nd Thursday from 3–4 p.m.

Proposal Deadline BIASC and the SC Brain Injury Leadership Council (SCBILC) are seeking presenters to lead discussions for professionals, survivors, and caregivers at the statewide Life with Brain Injury Annual Conference on Friday, July 24, 2026. Submit your proposal by March 5! BIASC Quick Links BI Survivor Resources Support Groups – Virtual and In-Person SC State Museum Accessibility Mornings 2026 Online BI Survivor Series Keep up with all the happenings on our calendar of events.

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