Columbia Parkinson's Support Group and Vital Energy Fibromyalgia Support Group Meeting

     

Our first monthly meeting in the New Year of 2013, will be a "very special meeting" hosted by the "Columbia Parkinson's Support Group" and of the "Vital Energy Fibromyalgia Support Group" are hosting this meeting together.

Date: January 20, 2013

Topic: "Managing Chronic Pain with Traditional and Alternative Treatments"

Format: Open Forum - Doctor's Q & A Panel - At this "Open Forum Meeting", you will have an opportunity to meet doctors and specialists who treat chronic pain in Parkinson patients and Fibromyalgia patients. You will have an opportunity to ask your questions about living with and managing chronic pain. Information about our panel can be found on our website, by clicking here.

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. To allow more time for questions and answers by the Doctor's Panel, this meeting will last longer than our normal meeting times (no later than 5:00 p.m.)

We encourage sending your questions about managing pain for the panel to this email address: contact@columbiaparkinsonsupportgroup.org. Enter in the "Subject" line of your email "Questions for the January 2013 Meeting". As always, we respect your privacy and we will not reveal your personal information (name, email address,etc.).


NOTE >>>> Questions submitted to the Doctor's Panel by email "before the meeting" will be answered first.

For information about the panel members  please visit the January entry on the 2013 calendar page, or click here.

Where: Lexington Medical Park 1 - Auditorium - 2720 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC 29169 - For meeting location maps go to this link.

Cost: FREE - Please Bring Guests. We always welcome any guests to come with you. The more your family, friends, neighbors, business associates, or anyone who has an interest in Parkinson's disease can learn about Parkinson's disease, the more support they can provide. We always welcome students from our universities and colleges - and professionals from the medical community! Meetings are open to anyone regardless of race, color, and national or ethnic origin. We welcome anyone afflicted with Parkinson's disease; anyone who has an interest in Parkinson's disease; as well as all visitors, family, friends, and guests to our monthly meetings. There is no cost to attend our meetings.

To read more, please click on the above title.

To access the CDR Library catalog, please click on this link.

Assistive Technology Reuse Event

Join the Disability Action Center’s (DAC) Fund Raising Event!
10% of the ticketed sales will be donated to support DAC’s Assistive Technology Equipment Reuse Program.

When: Thursday, May 24th 2012
Time: 5PM-9PM
Where: Salsarita’s, 5135 Sunset Blvd. Suite H, Lexington, SC 29072, 803-957-7482

The Equipment Reuse Program allows DAC to provide assistive technology to individuals with disabilities so that they are able to live, learn, work, and play independently. Proceeds from this event will go to assist with the costs of wheelchair batteries and equipment for demonstration.

For More Information Contact:
Disability Action Center
Voice: (803) 779-5121 Ext. 124
TTY: (803) 779-0949
Toll Free: (800) 681-6805
Email: ktissot@dacsc.org

October is Disability Awareness Month

October is Disability Awareness Month

October is Disability Awareness Month. The Office of Student Disability
Services will be hosting several informational drop-ins designed for
faculty and staff who have little time to spare, but still would like to
be informed and updated on the disabilities and learning differences of
some of our students. You may also tour the new Assistive Technology Lab
to view the latest in Assistive Technology.

Below is a schedule of dates, topics and times of our informational
drop-ins:

October 14th Blind/Visual/ Deaf/Hard of Hearing Impairments
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

October 16th Psychiatric Disabilities
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

October 21st ADD/ADHD/Learning Disabilities
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

October 23rd Physical Disabilities and other Health Impairments
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Office of Student Disability Services is located in LeConte College
at the corner of Pickens and Greene Streets. You will find us in Room
112A, first floor.

If the drop-in dates are not convenient for you, please feel free to
contact the office (777-6142 or TDD 777-6744) to schedule a time more
convenient for you. You may also contact our office by e-mail at
sasds@mailbox.sc.edu.

Dr. Karen R. Pettus and staff are looking forward to meeting and working
with you.

Accessibility is Everyone's Responsibility

The Office of Student Disability Services providing students with
documented disabilities equal access to campus-wide services


Submitted by: Dorothy Prioleau

Lowcountry Buddy Walk PSA's available to preview online!

The 2008 Lowcountry Buddy Walk is only 3 Weeks Away!

Sunday, October 5th will be here before we know it.

Watch for (and Listen for) Lowcountry Buddy Walk Public Service
Announcements on local TV & Radio!

You can also preview them on the Buddy Walk website!

Also check out the "How to Buddy Walk" info and the wonderful lesson
plans available to promote Diversity and Inclusion in classrooms while you
visit the Buddy Walk website .

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, October 5, 2008
5th Annual Lowcountry Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome at Etiwan Park on
Daniel Island benefiting the Down Syndrome Association of the Lowcountry (DSAL).

Click on the title above to go to the DSAL web site.

NC Assistive Technology Expo

The NC Assistive Technology Expo is an exciting three-day event designed to increase awareness and provide current information about assistive technology. Participants will learn about the latest in assistive technology devices, services, strategies and community resources.

Who Should Attend: Professionals in a variety of disability related fields such as rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language, regular and special education, health and recreation and rehabilitation engineering, people with disabilities and their family members, product vendors, employers and human resource managers. If you would like to learn more, view the attached registration brochure, visit

http://www.sedbtac.org/eventscalendar.php?eventid=241

or contact:

Sonya Van Horn
Phone: 919-872-2298 (voice)

Email: assist@pat.org

Web: <http://www.pat.org/>http://www.pat.org/

Susan Bell

Phone: 919-801-8497 (0)

Email: sbbell@nc.rr.com

September is EdCeptional Kids Month!

During the month of September EdVenture Children's Museum will be celebrating the abilities of children and individuals who are facing life with the challenges of a disability. Throughout the month, special events will be offered in the museum to showcase the talents of children across South Carolina who have soared beyond the restrictions that a disability can create. Through the generosity of donors, children with disabilities and their families will be admitted free on Sundays in September.

SCATP staff members will be there for some of the demonstrations.

Some of the events include:

* Unique art projects for families of children with visual, sensory, developmental disabilities.

* Masks in Motion: an interactive program where masks are revealed as three performers combine African, jazz, modern and world dance in order to explore tolerance through stories from around the world.

* Demonstration of how service dogs can open doors and make life easier for people with physical disabilities.

* Demonstrations of how you can "make your computer speak" and assist you if you are working with disabilities.

* Demonstration by the Rolling ThunderWheelchair Basketball Team.

* Performance by tne South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind's choral group.

* Dramatic, musical and improvisational presentations by Carolina Actors with Special Talents, a group that consists of children and adults with cognitive, physical and emotional disabilities.

* Performances by the Special Olympics Cheerleaders.

For more information, please click the title above.

Reflection Obscured: A Portrait of Autism

Tonight at the Crayton Lecture Hall, Reflection Obscured: A Portrait of Autism will be the opening act for the play Lion and Mouse Tales.

Written by Christopher Cook, instructor of theatre at Crayton Middle School and a father of a child recently diagnosed with autism, Reflection Obscured is a 10 minute one-act play about a little girl with autism and how autism affects the entire family unit.

It was entered in the Ensemble Category at the South Carolina Speech and Theatre Association's annual festival. Out of 8 entries, it won 2nd Place!

The play will be presented at 6:30 at Crayton Lecture Hall.

For more information, please click the title above.

What's going on this week at Family Connection!

Monday, April 21 6pm
Autism Connection Family Potluck!

It's Autism Awareness Month!
Bring a warm or cool dinner dish to share and join us at the Family Connection Office in Columbia and let's celebrate our blessings and joys of knowing one another!
Drinks and paper products will be supplied!
No dishes with PEANUTS, please!
2712 Middleburg Drive 103-B
Contact Susan Haney for childcare at 252-0914

Wednesday, April 23 9 am
Mom's Morning Coffee
Lizard's Thicket
10170 Two Notch Road
Columbia

Thursday, April 24 6pm
Single Parent Connection
Contact Susan Haney at 252-0914 for childcare!
Come learn money saving tips and feel free to share your own tips.

Friday, April 25 8pm
BandKamp (an 80's / 90's rock band that is compiled of doctors) is playing at Delaney's in Five Points
***NOTE: This is NOT a Family Connection sponsored event but one of the band members, Dr Chris Hutchinson, is a father of 2 children with Autism and the band whole-heartedly supports Family Connection and it's efforts! Parents and Friends, come out and play, dance, and socialize!

Saturday, April 26 6 pm
Scrapbooking
"Pages from the Heart" The Scrapbooking Store
3250 Forest Drive
$2 per person. Bring your own supplies or buy them there!

Sunday, April 27 6pm
Family Connection Annual Benefit Auction at The Millstone at Adam's Pond
***Honorary Hosts: The Ryan's Law Grassroot Gang
Call Debby Jernigan for more information at 803-252-0914

Monday, April 28 6 pm
Up on Downs: Down Syndrome Support Group
Come learn about Music Makers of the Midlands

Family Fest 2008!

When: Saturday, May 3
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Graham’s Turnout, Denmark, S.C.

Family Fest is an outdoor experience for youth and adults with disabilities.

Activities include: fishing, archery, target shooting (BB guns only), hunting and fishing simulators, arts and crafts, and entertainment. Adaptive equipment so you can participate regardless of a disability.

Lunch with be served from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, ice cream, cookies, and a variety of drinks will be served!

The entire event is free of charge, but registration is required.

To register, please call (803) 584-4225 or visit www.owlfamilyfest.net for more information.

For more information, please click the title above.

What's Going On This Week At Family Connection!

Tuesday, April 15
Mom's Morning Coffee
Panera Bread
1007 Bower Parkway

Tuesday, April 15
6:30 pm - 8 pm
Father's Network
Insurance 101
Family Connection Office
2712 Middleburg Drive 103-B

Saturday, April 19
10 am - 12 noon
Family Event
Swan Lake Iris Gardens - Sumter
Meet at enclosed, fenced-in playground
Bring lunch and old, stale bread to feed the swans!
This is a wonderful park and worth the drive!
Contact Stephanie at StephanieBridgers@familyconnectionsc.org, if you would like to caravan or carpool to save gas!

Save the Date!
Monday, April 21
6pm
Celebrate Autism Awareness Month!
Bring a supper dish to share and join us at the Family Connection Office!
2712 Middleburg Drive 103-B
Childcare is provided!

An Evening With Embry Burrus

Embry Burrus is coming back as promised on April 26 - this time with her sister Margaret!

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008

Time: 7 p.m.

Location:
Queen Anne's Revenge
160-B Fairchild Street, Daniel Island, SC 29492

Embry and Margaret will be participating in the Special Olympics Bocce Bash Saturday morning, and then having dinner with us at Queen Anne's Revenge on Daniel Island that night.

Please plan to attend this special dinner with the author of Mama and Margaret - And meet Margaret!

A special evening with Embry Burrus and her Sister Margaret will begin at 7 p.m. at Queen Anne's Revenge on Daniel Island.

Space is limited to the first 36 people that RSVP by April 22 to (843) 553-DSAL.

About A. Embry Burrus, MCD, CC/SLP

Embry is the author of Mama and Margaret, a heartwarming, honest and funny book about Embry's sister Margaret, who was born with Down syndrome, and her mother, Augusta. The story takes the reader through the tense moments after Margaret's birth, the challenges she faced as a child, and her awe-inspiring life as an adult, including a jam-packed social calendar,
colorful friends and numerous accomplishments. The reader also gets to know Mama, in all her exquisite southernness, whose emotional, quirky and sometimes hilarious relationship with Margaret provides an underlying current throughout each chapter.

Embry is a licensed speech pathologist and spends her days doing clinical teaching with graduate students in the Department of Communication Disorders at Auburn. Embry has always enjoyed writing, whether letters to friends (and now e-mail), diaries, journals or simple notes to herself. She also enjoys storytelling and has been relating stories about her family for many years. Mama and Margaret is her first attempt at actually writing them down. She has been published in ByLine, Lake Martin Living and the Birmingham Arts Journal.

For more information about Embry Burrus, please visit her website at http://66.49.247.20/index.htm.

For more information about this event, please click the title above.

Protection and Advocacy For People With Disabilities Annual Gala

Enjoy an evening of entertainment and appetizing hors' d'oeuvres, deserts, wine, and coffee in support of Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities. Listen to live jazz music and help support disability advocacy in South Carolina through silent and live auctions that feature artwork by South Carolinians with disabilities.

The benefit will be held at The Meridian Building on Friday, April 25, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Please contact Melissa Reitmeier by email at reitmeier@protectionandadvocacy-sc.org or by phone at 803-217-6708 for more information.

For more information, please click the title above.