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Thursday, March 31, 2016
World Autism Awareness Day!
Technology for Accessible Homes for Disabled Veterans
Grants Will Help Develop Technology to Make Homes Accessible for Disabled Veterans, Service Members
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded more than $784,000 in Specially Adapted Housing Assistive Technology (SAHAT) Grants to individuals, researchers and organizations. The grants will be used to develop new technologies to make homes accessible for Veterans and Service Members with disabilities. The SAHAT Grant Program provides funding to design assistive technologies and increase home modification options for Veterans who apply for VA’s Specially Adapted Housing program.
Looking for more information about making your home accessible? Visit Disability.gov's Housing Guide
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Able SC Suits & Salads
Suits and Salads... Offered at no cost
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Piedmont Technical College, Greenwood
James C. Self Conference Center, Room 102-C
Network during a salad lunch
Learn how to make a great first impression
Find an interview-ready outfit to take home
Reservations needed by April 15. Please contact Trish Buis at 864.941.8420 or buis.p@ptc.edu
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Piedmont Technical College, Greenwood
James C. Self Conference Center, Room 102-C
Network during a salad lunch
Learn how to make a great first impression
Find an interview-ready outfit to take home
Reservations needed by April 15. Please contact Trish Buis at 864.941.8420 or buis.p@ptc.edu
South Carolina Autism Society's Annual Conference Rescheduled!
It has come to our attention that the South Carolina Autism Society’s Annual Conference is scheduled on the same date as the Special Olympics Area 7 and Area 9 Spring Games.
Because of this conflict and its effect on registration, we have made the decision to postpone our Conference to this Fall. We believe it is important to ensure that educators and families have the opportunity to support their athletes, and also attend an important conference to educate themselves on how they can better support their students and loved ones.
We have rescheduled our conference for Friday, October 7, 2016. The time and location will remain the same. Refunds will be available to all attendees and exhibitors for whom the new date is not convenient. Please email scas@scautism.org if you should need to cancel.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to offer you the most informative Annual Conference possible. Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact our office at 803-750-6988 or scas@scautism.org
Monday, March 28, 2016
Stem Cell Treatment Shows Promise as Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
(HealthLine News) Twenty years ago, Dr. Alan Tyndall, a rheumatologist at University Hospital in Basel, Switzerland, was faced with giving a 37-year-old mother a grim diagnosis.
Scleroderma, the autoimmune disease that pumps excess collagen into the body, was turning her pulmonary arteries into stone.
The disease would be fatal. Even a lung transplant couldn’t save her.
So Tyndall and his colleagues, including hematologist Dr. Alois Gratwohl, came up with a bold plan.
They reasoned that since the root of the problem was malfunctioning immune cells, maybe those cells should be annihilated.
In other words, they decided to purposely destroy the woman’s immune system.
Of course, they couldn’t take down the offending immune system and leave her with no defenses against future infections. They would have to rebuild it from the ground up.
To continue reading this article and learn more about the use of stem cells in MS treatment, click here!
South Carolina Autism Society Annual Conference
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Announcing the South Carolina Autism Society’s Annual Conference, featuring Peter Gerhardt, E.D. as Keynote Speaker, Breakout Sessions, Bookstore, and more!
Date: Friday, April 15, 2016
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $75 per person, includes lunch
Location: Medallion Conference Center, 7309 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $75 per person, includes lunch
Location: Medallion Conference Center, 7309 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
Keynote Speaker — Peter Gerhardt, E.D., is the director of education at the Upper School of the McCarton School and the founding chair of the Scientific Council for the Organization for Autism Research (OAR). He has more than 30 years of experience using the principles of applied behavior analysis in supporting adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in educational, employment, residential, and community-based settings. Dr. Gerhardt is the author or the coauthor of articles and book chapters on the needs of adolescents and adults with ASDs and has presented nationally and internationally on this topic. He serves on the editorial board of Behavior Analysis in Practice and on numerous professional advisory boards. Dr. Gerhardt received his doctorate from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Graduate School of Education.
Breakout Sessions to be announced by March 1, 2016.
Click here for information and registration.
Friday, March 25, 2016
BIASC Annual Golf Tournament
Mark your calendar! We hope to see everyone out at our 13th Annual Golf Tournament this year! We will share all of the details soon and will be opening registration shortly.
Strides for Autism
STRIDES FOR AUTISM
It’s time to start planning for Strides for Autism 2016! Strides for Autism is the South Carolina Autism Society’s signature fund-raising and awareness walk. Monies raised for South Carolina Autism Society stay in South Carolina and go towards individual and family supports, education, advocacy, and training. According to the South Carolina Secretary of State, the South Carolina Autism Society devoted nearly 90% of its total expenses to program services.
WHEN AND WHERE!
| Upstate | Midlands |
Click here for more information and Registration.
Thursday, March 24, 2016
South Carolina Youth Leadership Forum
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South Carolina Brain Injury Leadership Council
Below is the agenda for the Quarterly Meeting of the South Carolina Brain Injury Leadership Council. The meeting is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend! We hope to see you there!
SOUTH CAROLINA BRAIN INJURY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Thursday, March 31, 2016 1:15-3:15 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION
USC School of Medicine - Two Medical Park - Lower Level Lecture Hall
I-277 South until it becomes Bull Street at intersection with Harden Street (traffic light). Turn left onto Harden Stree. Go to first traffic light. Turn left onto Medical Park Road. Turn left into first driveway entrance of Medical Park Two (before next traffic light). Use area of parking lot and the building entrance nearest to Harden Street. Entrance to Lower Level is left of glass front office (Sports Medicine Center). Lecture Hall is on left.
TENTATIVE AGENDA
(Approximate Time)
1:15 p.m. Welcome and Introductions
Dr. Sheldon Herring, Chairperson
1:20 p.m. Approval of Minutes; Acceptance of Agenda
Dr. Sheldon Herring
1:25 p.m. Committee Reports and Action Items:
- Executive Committee, New Members UpdateDr. Sheldon Herring- Data and Information Systems CommitteeDr. Dave Murday/Dr. Stephen Firsing- Systems Development CommitteeKay Brooks- Workforce Development CommitteeJoyce Davis
1:35 p.m. Report of Brain Injury Association of South Carolina
Carolann Newton, President
1:45 p.m. SCDDSN State Director's Consumer Advisory Group
Valerie Bishop
2:00 p.m. Update on ACBIS Plans for Advanced Certification
Dr. Sheldon Herring
2:15 p.m. Introduction to Visual-Spatial Deficits Following
Neurological Injury (For ACBIS Continuing
Education Credit:
https://breeze.sc.edu/r86kcxu6s65)
Dr. Sheldon Herring
3:00 p.m. Other Business Announcements
Adjourn
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
How to Teach AAC Webinar
How to Teach AAC: Implementation Strategies for Partners
When: Thursday, March 24, 2016
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Presenters:
Pat Satterfield, Center for AT Excellence/Tools for Life Network Partner
Vicki Clarke, MS CCC-SLP, Dynamic Therapy Associates
Can you relate to these scenarios? Your child has a brand new iPad with a shiny fresh new AAC app. Your patient has a $7000 communication device and she doesn't seem to know what's programmed on it. Your client has something called a PODD communication book that seems like it has way too many words for him. Your grandchildren have communication devices that they've owned for over 4 years and they've never really used them except to ask for their favorite snacks. So what do you do? Join us for an informative webinar that will provide you with strategies and solutions for teaching alternative augmentative communication (AAC) your clients whether they are currently in school, at work, or for community living. This presentation will provide 9 strategies for helping the AAC user learn to communicate using their own system. Presenters will share and demonstrate strategies that include modeling techniques, communication enticements, and cueing strategies which are all research based and clinically proven.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
SC Autism Society Resource Fair Opportunities
Resource Fair Opportunities
Annual Conference & Strides for Autism
The South Carolina Autism Society is excited to announce several upcoming Resource Fair Opportunities. Get your registration in while spaces are still available! We invite you to consider participating in these exciting events:
Strides for Autism – Upstate
Saturday, April 16, 2016, Heritage Park, Simpsonville
Current Exhibitors Include: BMW Manufacturing, Carolina Center for Counseling & Behavioral Interventions, Carolina Family Services, Early Autism Project, Easter Seals, Greenville Health System, Palmetto Autism Interventions, Springbrook Behavioral Health
Annual Conference
Friday, April 15, 2016, Medallion Conference Center, Columbia
Keynote Speaker, Dr. Peter Gerhardt
Current Exhibitors Include: BrainCore of the Lowcountry, Discovery Toys, Easter Seals, Family Connection of SC, Springbrook Behavioral Health
Strides for Autism – Midlands
Saturday, April 30, 2016, Saluda Shoals Park, Irmo
Current Exhibitors Include: Camp T.A.L.K., Carolina ABA Solutions, LLC, Davis Orthodontics, Early Autism Project, Easter Seals, Lexington Medical Center, Palmetto Autism Interventions, Springbrook Behavioral Health, TALK Services, Team Therapy
Online Exhibitor Registration for all events is located athttp://scautism.org/sponsor/. Forms are also attached if you prefer not to use an online method.
Register now, or email scas@scautism.org for further information.
SC Autism Society 2016 Annual Conference
Don’t miss the South Carolina Autism Society’s Annual Conference, featuring Peter Gerhardt, E.D. as Keynote Speaker, Breakout Sessions, Bookstore, and more!
Date: Friday, April 15, 2016
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $75 per person, includes lunch
Location: Medallion Conference Center,
7309 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $75 per person, includes lunch
Location: Medallion Conference Center,
7309 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
Click here to Register Now!
Keynote Speaker — Peter Gerhardt, E.D., is the director of education at the Upper School of the McCarton School and the founding chair of the Scientific Council for the Organization for Autism Research (OAR). He has more than 30 years of experience using the principles of applied behavior analysis in supporting adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in educational, employment, residential, and community-based settings. Dr. Gerhardt is the author or the coauthor of articles and book chapters on the needs of adolescents and adults with ASDs and has presented nationally and internationally on this topic. He serves on the editorial board of Behavior Analysis in Practice and on numerous professional advisory boards. Dr. Gerhardt received his doctorate from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Graduate School of Education.
Breakout Sessions (invited):
- Jon Bos — Neuroanatomic Findings in Autism: An Introduction to Cerebro-Cerebellar Circuits
- Toni Boucher — Invisible Autism: How Women and Girls on the Spectrum are Unique & What You Can do to Help them Reach their Full Potential.
- Valeska Gioia — Transition Planning
- Sara Matherly — Challenges and Benefits to Identifying and Treating Anxiety in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Tom Mayne — SSI and SSDI, What are the Differences?
- Allison Petralia — Hope is Alive for Adults with Autism: Using ABA Techniques to Promote Meaningful Lives for Adults on the Spectrum
- Allison Randel — Increasing Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents with Autism and other Developmental Disorders
- Tyneise Seaborough — Help for the Sensory Driven Child
Limited Scholarships are available for parents/guardians, self-advocates, and full-time students. Click here to apply.
Annual Awards will be presented at the Conference. Do you know someone who is deserving of recognition? Click here to nominate them now.
Resource Fair. Spaces are available in our Resource Fair for businesses, organizations, and state agencies. Click here for more information.
For additional questions, please contact the South Carolina Autism Society at 803-750-6988 or email scas@scautism.org.
Click here to Register Now!
Monday, March 14, 2016
Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month,
and the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina is celebrating!
On Wednesday, March 16th, join us at The Village Idiot in Five Points (2009 Devine St., Columbia) for TRIVIA NIGHT! Starting at 4:00 pm, a percentage of sales will go to benefit the BIASC....so bring your friends and family, and help spread the word! Trivia will start at 8:30, and we've been busy finding some tough questions about the brain.
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Can't make it to Trivia Night? Then share with us how you plan on celebrating Brain Injury Awareness Month!
Strides for Autism Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
Our Strides for Autism events are fast approaching, and we are looking for VOLUNTEERS to help with the events! Strides could not be nearly as successful if it weren’t for our wonderful VOLUNTEERS! If you are interested helping out with Strides for Autism, now is the time to sign up!
We have immediate need for volunteers to hang posters around the Upstate and Midlands regions. Posters are available in both our West Columbia and Greenville offices.
At the Strides events, we have various opportunities from setup tobreakdown, helping with kids activities or doing face painting, or work with t-shirt distribution. We welcome your business or other group if you would like to volunteer as a group.
To sign up to volunteer, visit the page for your desired event. You are welcome to pick one or even a few different slots!
If you have any additional questions regarding the Upstate event, please email SusanL@scautism.org. For the Midlands event, emailscas@scautism.org.
And while you’re at it, don’t forget to register online athttp://www.scautism.org/strides!
Thank you for supporting the South Carolina Autism Society!
Friday, March 04, 2016
Flood Survivors with Disabilities
Flood Survivors with Disabilities
Are you a flood survivor with a disability living in one of the following SC counties: Bamberg, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Clarendon, Colleton, Darlington, Dorchester, Fairfield, Florence, Georgetown, Greenville,Greenwood, Horry, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Marion, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Spartanburg, Sumter or Williamsburg?
If so, The University of South Carolina needs your input regarding your experiences during the 2015 "1000 Year" flood. The information collected will not be identifiable and will be used to enhance South Carolina’s emergency response services for persons with disabilities during and after a crisis.
Please click here to complete the survey.
If you have any questions or if you would like assistance (ie. have the survey read to you, alternative format, etc.) completing the survey, please contact Dr. Robert Dawson at 803-386-1711 or email at crisisawareness@gmail.com.
Thursday, March 03, 2016
SC Autism Society Resource Fair Opportunities
Resource Fair Opportunities
Annual Conference & Strides for Autism
The South Carolina Autism Society is excited to announce several upcoming Resource Fair Opportunities. We invite you to consider participating in these exciting events:
Strides for Autism – Upstate
Saturday, April 16, 2016, Heritage Park, Simpsonville
Annual Conference
Friday, April 15, 2016, Medallion Conference Center, Columbia
Keynote Speaker, Dr. Peter Gerhardt
Strides for Autism – Midlands
Saturday, April 30, 2016, Saluda Shoals Park, Irmo
Online Exhibitor Registration for all events is located at http://scautism.org/sponsor/.
Register now, or email scas@scautism.org for further information.
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