The Connection

We hope you had an amazing October intersession and are ready to be back! In this edition of The Connection, you will find a fun Halloween activity, some great parent trainings on Disability Benefits and Employment, as well as, Person-Centered Planning and info on finding accommodations for anxiety.

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!

In my role as Parent Liaison for F1S Programs for Exceptional Children, I often have parents reach out to me asking if there are accommodations that can be put in place to help support their student that struggles with aniety. LIsa LIghtner, from A Day In Our Shoes, created a great list of helpful accommodations that could be considered for students with anxiety.

Check the post and list here

"Are you interested in going to work or increasing your earnings? Have you been told that doing so would cause you to lose your cash benefits? If so, register for this Hire Me SC free workshop for people with disabilities, their family members, and service providers! At the workshop, we will break down myths about working while receiving SSI/SSDI, and connect you with local service providers.

• When: Thursday, October 17, 2024, 1:00 PM -3:00 PM
• Where: SC Works Midlands, 700 Taylor St., Columbia, SC 29201.
• Questions: Email hiremesc@able-sc.org Or Call 1.800.681.7715 or TTY 803.779.0949
• If registering after October 3rd, send accommodation requests to hiremesc@able-sc.org."

Register Here

The Community Presents on

Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 4pm-7pm

3rd Annual Halloween Parade

All Ages Welcomed

Costumes Welcomed

We will be turning off Ravenel St onto Pine Street where the parade will begin.

Please stand along the sidewalk, not in the street.

Join us after the parade for music, games and Trunk-R-Treat ending at Levy Park

Person-centered planning is a process-oriented approach empowering people to plan their life, find their voice, and work toward reaching their goals. The goal of person-centered planning is to support participants to be the center of planning their supports and goals.

Check out this article from Parenting Special Needs Magazine to learn more about Person-centered Planning and how to begin this process with your student.

Learn strategies to create a positive home environment in the home that prevents problem behavior and increases the appropriate behaviors. This session will be beneficial for parents and those professionals who work to support parents at home.

Family Connection of SC offers this helpful webinar by Dr. Susan Thomas. Check out the video below!

Erika Chapman is the Florence One Schools Parent Liaison for our Program for Exceptional Children. Erika serves as a liaison between teachers, parents, students, support staff and the community regarding educational programs, services and student issues in areas of Programs for Exceptional Children.

You will receive our PEC parent newsletter, The Connection, twice a month. It's full of helpful information, announcements and the dates for all upcoming parent training events. Erika can help parents/guardians to connect to resources both within and outside of the district; as well as get connected to agencies like DDSN, fill out paperwork for Medicaid and understand your child's IEP.

The Parent Liaison website also has lots of helpful resources for families. On the website you can find all past PEC newsletters and helpful webinars on Understanding Your Child's IEP and All About Resources in the Florence area. Check it out!

Please feel free to reach out to Erika if she can assist you in any way! Her email is echapman@fsd1.or and her phone number is 843-292-1008.

Do you want to know what your student's school is offering for breakfast and lunch during the month of October? Find out here!

We would love to hear from you! If you have a question or comment you can contact our Parent Liaison, Erika Chapman, at echapman@f1s.org or 843-292-1008 or visit the Parent Liaison website for helpful resources.

You also can contact us at exceptionalchildren@f1s.org or at 843-673-1161.

Email: exceptionalchildren@f1s.org
Website: f1s.org
Phone: (843) 673-1161