Last Chance: Registration Ends Today for the Life with Brain Injury Annual Conference!

 

Friday, July 24, 2026 • R2i2 Richland Two Institute Of Innovation 763 Fashion Dr, Columbia, SC  Registration ends today! Register Now! Today is your last opportunity to register for the Life with Brain Injury Annual Conference.  Join survivors, caregivers, professionals, and advocates for a day of nationally recognized speakers, practical resources, meaningful connections, and hope. Whether you're living with a brain injury, supporting a loved one, or working in the field, you'll leave with valuable knowledge, new connections, and renewed inspiration. Registration closes at 11:45 p.m. today, July 16. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of South Carolina's brain injury community. Register now before it's too late. Education • Inspiration • Connection

Co-hosted by: Special thanks to these generous sponsors: SC Equipment Distribution Program

AAIDD FYI: Soak Up the Latest from AAIDD This July

 

July AAIDD Highlights Benefits AAIDD members are enjoying this month

This July, stay connected and grow with AAIDD membership! 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 at Reimagining Quality 2026 Reimagining the future of quality supports for people with IDD

Registration is Now Open for the 2026 RQ Conference AAIDD is proud to be a joint host of Reimagining Quality, taking place October 4-6, 2026, in Baltimore, MD. Join professionals, leaders, practitioners, and self-advocates from across the IDD field for three days of shared knowledge, practical strategies, and bold ideas to advance quality, person-centered supports and services. Register today! Showcase Your Organization at RQ 2026 Increase your visibility and connect with leaders, providers, researchers, and decision-makers from across the IDD community by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor at Reimagining Quality 2026. Don't miss this opportunity to share your products, services, and mission with a highly engaged audience! View the Prospectus

AAIDD Webinars  Ongoing professional education  Why pay $10? Members receive registration at no cost for all AAIDD webinars

New NADSP Code of Ethics for Direct Support Professionals AAIDD Webinar July 23, 2026 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern  Register Here

AAIDD Interest Networks  AAIDD Members gain access to topic-focused networks where professionals connect, collaborate, and share resources

Advancing Rural Healthcare for People with IDD  AAIDD Health & Wellness Interest Network Webinar July 30, 2026 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern    Learn how the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) can improve healthcare for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in rural communities. Dr. Craig Escudé will explain the program, why IDD inclusion is essential, and share practical strategies for advocating with state leaders, Medicaid agencies, and rural health partners to ensure people with IDD are included in RHTP planning and funding. Register Here

AAIDD Journals Leading Peer-Reviewed Journals in the IDD Field Access articles at no cost for AAIDD Members

The July 2026 Issue of the American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AJIDD) is 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!

A Personal Invitation to Join Us on July 24.

 

Dear Friends, Maybe you've been meaning to register for the Life with Brain Injury Annual Conference. Maybe you looked over the agenda, saved the email, or thought, "I'll come back to this later." With registration closing this Thursday, I wanted to personally invite you to join us. Every person who comes to this conference arrives with a different experience. Some are living with the effects of a brain injury themselves. Some are family members or caregivers looking for answers and support. Others are professionals who want to better understand and serve the people whose lives are affected by brain injury. What makes this conference special is bringing all of those perspectives together in one place. On July 24, we'll talk about what it means to live with brain injury over a lifetime. We'll explore new ideas around health, wellness, technology, communication, and independence. And just as importantly, we'll create space for people to meet others who understand the challenges and the possibilities of life after brain injury. If you've been thinking about attending, I hope you'll decide to join us. Registration closes this Thursday, July 16. Register Now!  I look forward to seeing you there. Life with Brain Injury Annual Conference Friday, July 24, 2026 • R2i2 Richland Two Institute Of Innovation 763 Fashion Dr, Columbia, SC

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Buddy Walk 2026 —Plus Summer Events & Inspiration

 

LOOK! Photography Exhibit Opens! Family Connection of South Carolina unveiled the 2026 LOOK!™ photography exhibit with a special event for families and photographers last month at 701 Whaley. This year’s exhibit features 60 children and young adults with a disability or chronic health condition.  You can see the exhibit at the Richland Library through Friday, July 17, 2026. Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Groucho's Deli. See LOOK! Now

	Register for Buddy Walk today! Sunday, November 1, 2027  Join us for our annual Buddy Walk! Team Registration and fundraising are open and you can sign up today!

Summer Reading List  The Family Connection team has collected their favorite books and podcasts for a Summer Reading List. Take a look and let us know about your favorites! We'd love to add to the list. Read our list.

Indicator 8 Survey Your perspective is valuable and essential.   The South Carolina Department of Education wants to hear directly from you about your experience with special education services. We've partnered to ask families like yours to complete a brief survey this year. Take Survey Now!

Save the Date - Hopes & Dreams 2027 Thursday, April 8, 2027 Hopes & Dreams Conference brings together parents, students, professionals, exhibitors, and sponsors for a day of learning and collaboration!