February
04IEP Workshop, PRO Parents
11IEP Workshop, PRO Parents
14Communicating with Your Child's School, PRO Parents
21IEP Workshop, PRO Parents
23IEP Workshop, PRO Parents
272nd Annual Pediatric Trauma and Injury Prevention Symposium

March
03Parent Resource Fair in Aiken, PRO Parents
13SC Assistive Technology Expo
17IEP Workshop, PRO Parents
23Family Connections Conference
24Family Connections Conference
24Journey to Adulthood in Myrtle Beach, PRO Parents

April
26Positive Behavioral Interventions in Beaufort, PRO Parents

May
24Transitioning Out of Special Ed, PRO Parents
30National Transition Conference, Washington DC

June
20IEP Workshop, PRO Parents

July
12Life with Brain Injury, SC Brain Injury Association
13Life with Brain Injury, SC Brain Injury Association







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Why Attend a Support Group Meeting?

The purpose of a support group is to learn more about brain injury and available services by meeting with others who are facing or have faced similar challenges. The essential elements of a support group are:

  • A place to gather information and meet new people
  • A place where you can be yourself without judgement from others
  • A place brainstorm for new ideas and resources




Check it out!

12 TBI tool kits, containing tons of great information, have been distributed throughout
South Carolina!
Check with:

Aiken County
CDR Library in Columbia
Charleston County
Greenville County
Dorchester District 2
Horry County
Peace Rehab Center
Richland District 2
SCBIA
Spartanburg District 5
York District 4





Students 17-21 years old are invited to attend the SC Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) on July 11-13, 2012 at Newberry College in Newberry, SC. This is a three-day program for SC students with disabilities who have demonstrated leadership potential in both their school and community. The leadership forum is designed to assist youth with disabilities in further developing leadership, citizenship, and social skills by using resources that can help them face challenges in becoming participating members of their communities.

There is no charge to attend YLF and all meals are provided.  Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from Newberry College. More information and the application can be found at  http://www.scvrd.net/i_ylf.html . The completed application packet must be postmarked by April 16, 2012. Please note what assistive technology accommodations (e.g. fm system, text-to-speech software, magnifier, or wheelchair) you use and will need during the forum.              

The forum will include guest speakers, small and large group discussions, team-building activities, ropes course, mentor luncheon, and FUN!

For more information, contact
Youth Leadership Forum
c/o SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department
1410 Boston Ave., P.O. Box 15
West Columbia, SC 29171-0015
(803) 896-6574
ylf@scvrd.state.sc.us