Wednesday, September 30, 2026

What's new at Family Connection in September

 

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Helping families start the school year strong

Family Connection of South Carolina has been busy helping families understand IEPs, 504 plans, evaluations and reevaluations and school services, as well as helping parents and guardians prepare for meetings with school and healthcare professionals. Sometimes that means walking families through complicated processes. Other times, it means helping a parent determine the next question to ask—or simply reassuring them that they do not have to figure it out alone. Here are a few examples of success we've had in the last few weeks!

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Youth in Action

LOOK! Participant Grace participated in the Little Lobbyists internship program this summer and shared her experiences in this blog. We're so proud of this high school student for spending her summer advocating for others!

Happy 31st Anniversary!

Family Connection Team Member  Lisa is celebrating her 31st anniversary with our organization! She is Family Connection's statewide parent-to-parent program manager.

Congratulations, Lisa!

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Team Spotlight on Team Taylor

Join Taylor for Buddy Walk!

Taylor is absolutely one of the happiest people you will ever meet! She’s extremely motivated to be all she can be and she never uses Down Syndrome to stop her from doing anything. There’s a YES with Taylor for every NO she was given! She loves fashion, her family and friends, but most of all she loves Jesus with her whole heart. 

Taylor is the perfect example of why there’s nothing DOWN about this girl, except a diagnosis!  

Register today and join us Sunday, November 1, 2026

Families, friends, neighbors, schools, businesses, and community partners come together to celebrate every Buddy, while raising awareness and supporting Family Connection's mission of connecting families across South Carolina. Buddy Walk® was established in 1995 by the National Down Syndrome Society. Whether this is your first Buddy Walk or your family's favorite fall tradition, you'll find a welcoming community ready to celebrate alongside you. 

Team registration and fundraising are open and you can sign up today!

 

Upcoming Education Trainings

Registration information here

Welcome to SC - the Healthcare Edition

Thursday, Oct. 8 | 12:00 - 12:30 pm

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It's All About Progress

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Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 12:00 - 12:30 pm

 

Save the Date - Hopes & Dreams 2027

Thursday, April 8, 2027
Family Connections' Hopes & Dreams Conference brings together parents, students, professionals, exhibitors, and sponsors for a day of learning and collaboration!

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