The Connection
Programs for Exceptional Children, March 21, 2022, 35th ed
So much springtime fun!
This edition of The Connection is FULL of fun things to do in the Florence area as well as opportunities for parent training and a summer camp experience!
We hope you'll take some time to read through these resources, and don't forget that if you need a question answered or just aren't sure where to turn, you can contact our Parent Liaison, Erika Chapman, at 843-292-1008 or echapman@f1s.org. She would love to connect with you!
Bright Spot
Parent Resource
Have you heard of Camp Spearhead?
AN ENVIRONMENT OF UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE
Camp Spearhead is more than just a camp. It’s a place where children and adults with special needs are able to escape the social isolation they often experience; in this extraordinary place, they are understood, included, appreciated. Here, our campers intuitively sense they belong. Camp Spearhead offers opportunity, choice, self-determination and delivers experiences we all value and treasure – challenges to try new and exciting things, the development of new friendships, and the chance to “get away from it all” for a few days.
Founded in 1968, Camp Spearhead offers 8 one-week-long residential camp sessions in the summer and two different seasons of The Weekend Program throughout the school year. The camp facility is nestled in beautiful northern Greenville County off scenic highway 11 and was specifically designed to meet the wide-ranging needs of our campers. Check out the website for details!
Training Resource
National Converge Autism Summit in Greenville, SC in April 2022
This summit is dedicated to all the unsung heroes who fight and search every day for answers and support. There is nothing that makes providers, teachers, therapists, and parents feel more helpless than not being able to communicate or respond effectively when a child or adolescent with autism is acting out or exhibiting maladaptive behaviors. Converge is dedicated to providing an educational forum to help further competency, understanding, research, and support to help those involved with children and adolescents with autism, and improve the quality of life for the individual and their families.
Our speakers represent a variety of fields including Adolescent Therapy, Advocacy, Behavioral Analysis, Special Education, Family Therapy, and Youth Psychiatry. There will be separate tracks tailored to parents, professionals, and educators
To register go to ConvergeAutism.com.
Virtual Resource
Disability Rights SC University
Classes that have already been offered and can be accessed on their YouTube channel are:
Guardianship 101: Things to consider before you file
Accessible Voting, 101
Accessible Housing 101: Reasonable Modifications and Reasonable Accommodations
March 15, 2022 from 12 pm – 1 pm
ADA/Bill of Rights, 101
April 19, 2022 from 12 pm – 1 pm
Introducción a los derechos de las personas con discapacidad, 101
17 de mayo de 2022 de 12 pm – 1 pm.
Transition Services 101: The Role of Vocational Rehabilitation in the Transition Process
June 21, 2022 from 12 pm – 1 pm
Medicaid-EPSDT, 101
August 16, 2022 from 12 pm – 1pm
Just For Fun!
Hoppin' Around Flo-town!
City-Wide Easter Egg Hunt
April 8th-10th
7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Free Self-Guided Activity
The City of Florence Recreation Services Division is hosting a city-wide Easter egg hunt! Solve clues provided on our Facebook page (@FloTownRec) and at www.CityofFlorenceRecreation.com. Find the egg at each listed location, scan each egg's own unique QR code with your phone and enter to win! One entry per family per location.
Edventure Children's Museum in Hartsville!
Regular admission is $8 but educators receive admission for $7 when they present their id!
Hours of operation are:
Tuesday – Saturday: 9 am– 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm
Monday: Closed
Go check out the hands-on, engaging and educational fun!
Rotary Beauty Trail
For a larger image of the Rotary Club Beauty Trail map, click on the image or click here.
Related Services Corner
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Helpful Things To Know
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Email: exceptionalchildren@f1s.org
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Phone: (843) 673-1161