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Early Learning & Elementary


A federal government website that provides information publications for parents.
 

ZERO TO THREE is a national non-profit organization. ZERO TO THREE's mission is to promote the healthy development of our nation's infants and toddlers by supporting and strengthening families, communities and those who work on their behalf. We are dedicated to advancing current knowledge; promoting beneficial policies and practices; communicating research and best practices to a wide variety of audiences; and providing training, technical assistance and leadership development.

Middle & High School


The Transition Alliance of South Carolina (TASC) is spearheaded by the Center for Disability Resources (CDR) at the University of South Carolina's School of Medicine. Utilizing funding and support from the South Carolina Department of Education, Office of Special Education Services, TASC partners and project staff housed at the Center for Disability Resources developed an infrastructure to support local interagency transition teams.  Project activities are focused on providing interagency teams the resources to increase their capacity to collaboratively and effectively serve young adults with disabilities who are transitioning from high school to adult-life. Together, we build capacity for transition programming at the state level, while also serving as a bridge to and between local communities in South Carolina.


The South Carolina High School Credential offers applicable students with disabilities the opportunity to  work towards a uniform, state-recognized credential. 

Agency Support


OSEP is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.


The Council for Exceptional Children is the largest international professional organization dedicated to the success of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.


Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. (P&A) protects the rights of people with disabilities in South Carolina. P&A promotes this mission by enabling individuals to advocate for themselves and by promoting policies and services which respect their choices.


The SCDDC was established in 1971 and is federally funded under the Developmental Disabilities Act. The DD Council advocates for the independence, promotes the productivity, and fosters the integration of people who have developmental disabilities.


The purpose of the South Carolina Department of Social Services is to ensure the safety and health of children and adults who cannot protect themselves and to assist those in need of food assistance and temporary financial assistance while transitioning into employment. 

Health & Wellness


Annotated links to websites of interest to South Carolinians. Some of the disability related-topics are Autism, Cerebral Palsy and Multiple Sclerosis.


KidsHealth has specialized portals for parents, kids and teens. The site focuses on health information about children from birth through adolescence. 


This website provides a search feature as well as an alphabetical list of diseases and conditions. In the healthy living centers section, there is a baby’s health and children’s health section.


Reliable health information from the National Library of Medicine. The website includes full text medical dictionaries, drug information, directories and over 600 health topics. There is a low vision version available at  


This website features information on accessible physical activity and a database of programs and facilities in the U.S.

Independence


The NCIL, as a membership organization, advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities through consumer-driven advocacy. They envision a world in which people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully. 


The Arc of South Carolina works to improve the lives of people with special needs. The Arc advocates for people with disabilities to ensure they have the services and supports they need to grow, develop and live in the community. The Arc of South Carolina is affiliated with The Arc of United States, a national organization on mental retardation.


Searchable database of resources for older adults, people with disabilities and their families and caregivers.

Information on Various Disabilities

 


IDEA is our nation's special education law. It guides how states and school districts provide special education and related services to more than six million eligible children with disabilities.


A network of interdisciplinary centers advancing policy and practice for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families and communities.


Features information on developmental disabilities, prevalence rates and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) activities. 


The BIA was founded in 1980 by a group of individuals who wanted to improve the quality of life for their family members who had sustained brain injuries. Their mission is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy.


The voice of the autism community. ASA is designed to promote education, awareness and advocacy of autism issues.


Perfectly Peter is meant to be a way for our family to share information about autism with your family.


The purpose of the NDSC is to create a national climate in which all people will recognize and embrace the value and dignity of people with Down syndrome. The mission is to provide information, advocacy and support concerning all aspects of life for individuals with Down syndrome. 


NDSS is committed to being the national leader in enhancing the quality of life and realizing the potential of all people with Down syndrome. The purpose is to benefit people with Down syndrome and their families through national leadership in education, research and advocacy.

The Columbia Parkinson's Support Group offers the Parkinson's community (Parkinson's Disease (PD) patients - their care partners and caregivers - family members - and others who are working in related fields or have an interest in Parkinson's disease) a safe environment to obtain encouragement and support; news and information about PD research and clinical trials; special PD events; and educational programs; as well as other opportunities and information relevant to living with Parkinson's.

Research


This resource guide was compiled to help parents and special educators establish a comfortable and effective partnership in service of promoting successful outcomes for children with disabilities. They highlight research reports, journal articles, examples of best practices and tools that suggest methods for developing productive collaborations so that educators and families can, together, ensure better services for children in their care.


The National Library of Medicine’s consumer website about genetic conditions. 


The NARIC website provides access to databases related to disability and rehabilitation research projects and literature. The REHABDATA database contains over 12,000 citations and abstracts for research conducted in the U.S.

Reading Resource  

The purpose is to improve library services throughout the state and to ensure all citizens access to libraries and information resources adequate to meet their needs. The State Library supports libraries in meeting the informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs of the people of South Carolina.

The SC State Library offers free recorded, Braille, large print and other library materials for South Carolinians with qualifying disabilities. All services are free to eligible South Carolinians. Materials are delivered by U.S. Postal Service as free-matter mail for persons with disabilities.