Friday, November 13, 2026

Life Care Planning, SSI, Buddy Walk & More

 

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Planning for Your Child’s Future? Start Here.

Saving for your child’s future can come with extra questions when disability benefits are part of the picture. What are your options? How do savings accounts fit into a long-term plan? And where do you begin?

Our latest blog post takes a closer look at Trump Accounts and questions families may want to ask about benefits eligibility.

For help putting the bigger picture together, join Family Connection on Monday, Nov. 16, for Life Care Planning: Making the Future More Secure for Your Family. We’ll explore ABLE accounts, SSI, Medicaid planning, special needs trusts, and more—with practical information to help you take the next step, wherever you are in the planning process.

Learn more and register.

Family Connection WIS10 Interview

Join Taylor for Buddy Walk

Taylor is this year's Buddy Walk Ambassador and she's excited to meet you on Sunday! She had the opportunity to talk with Intisar Faulkner on WIS this week. Take a look at her interview!

It's not too late to register!

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!

In The News

Here are a few things we've been reading and listening to lately:

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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