2013 Youth Leadership Forum

July 16, 2013 - July 18, 2013

YLF is a leadership development program for high school students with disabilities between the ages of 17 and 21 who want to increase their leadership skills while making new friends and trying new experiences. It features team-building activities, group discussions, guest speakers, and most of all, fun! YLF will be held at Newberry College.

6th Annual Hurricane Expo

SATURDAY MAY 18, 2013

James Island & Folly Beach 6TH ANNUAL HURRICANE EXPO SATURDAY MAY 18, 2013 9AM – 1PM LOWE’S HOME WAREHOUSE PARKING LOT 770 DANIEL ELLIS DRIVE, JAMES ISLAND

Equal Access In Sports

A long awaited announcement was made by the Federal Department of Education today January 28, 2013. Schools must allow students with disabilities to play traditional sports if they can make “reasonable modifications to accomplish them”. A parallel program that is comparable must be created if this is not possible.

Administration for Community Living

"For too long, too many Americans have faced the impossible choice between moving to an institution or living at home without the long-term services and supports they need. The goal of the new Administration for Community Living will be to help people with disabilities and older Americans live productive, satisfying lives." - Secretary Kathleen Sebelius