Special Populations
As your Parent Training and Information Center, Family Connection works specifically to support special populations as defined by federal law. In collaboratio...
News
Support Parent Spotlight: Belinda Patel
Belinda Patel’s son was diagnosed with autism around the age of three, and she remembers the overwhelming feelings of simply not knowing what to do next...
Speak Up…for your child
It’s that time of year, where we find ourselves deep in the alphabet soup of the special education world. IEPs, 504s, referrals and assessments; wherever you...
Education News and Updates
As the school year begins, here are some updates of interest.
Drinking Water in Schools
In recent years, there has been increased attention to lead in drinkin...
One Family's Journey
Meet Andrew, a South Carolina resident and Super HERO!
Andrew was born with a rare genetic condition called CHARGE syndrome. Getting the care Andrew nee...
Fill the last days of Summer with learning
Early literacy is a key to success for any child. Children learn from reading long before they’re ready to read on their own. Holding a book teaches top...
Support Parent Spotlight: Christina Emrich
Family Connection has just over 450 active volunteer support parents statewide.
Support parents are volunteers raising their own child, at least one yea...
Partnering with Richland Library on LOOK! Forward Photography Exhibit
COLUMBIA, SC The 2018 LOOK! Forward Photography Exhibit opens June 2 at the newly renovated Richland Library Main, 1431 Assembly St., in downtown Columbia.
Th...
Summer Camps Must Reasonably Accommodate Children With Disabilities
Columbia, SC – With summer approaching, parents and camps alike are making
plans for terrific, fun opportunities for young campers to learn new skills a...
SCDDC Partners in Policymaking accepting applications now
South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council is beginning it’s recruitment of individuals with intellectual disabilities and parents with young children...