The Connection

This year seems to be flying by! Wow, this edition of The Connection is packed with great information! You will find a short video on ways to model communictation using your child's AAC device at home, a virtual parent training about Medicaid and TEFRA eligibility, a new peer buddy program, called TIES that our high school students can participate in, a sign language class that is being offered and even more!

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!

Join Family Connection SC virtually on Monday, November 21st to learn about SC Medicaid State Plan, eligibilities, plan options, and the difference in MCO’s and Fee for Service plans. Attendees will also learn about transportation, mileage reimbursement and the Health Insurance Premium Payment program, how to apply and how to access the applications. This information will be a valuable resource for the families and the professionals who serve them.

Date: Monday, November 21

Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/overview-of-medicaid-and-tefra-eligibility-tickets-428662871187

Check out the short video below to learn more about modeling on the student's device!

If your child uses a communication device or Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) and you would like to learn more about how to use the device, help your student use it or program it, then please join us!

You can register here: https://forms.gle/Hfysa7yyBLT7AGaZ7

If you have questions or would like to know more information, please contact Erika Chapman at echapman@fsd1.org or 843-292-1008.

Together Including Every Student (TIES), developed in 1997 by two parents of children who have disabilities, promotes the participation of students and young adults who have developmental disabilities in inclusive, organized extracurricular and community activities through the support of trained student volunteers.

TIES promotes belonging and participation for high school studetns who have disabilities by matching 9th-12th grade volunteers up with F1S students who have developmental disabilities to share an activity together. After completing an application form and a training program, peer volunteers are paired with participants based on mutual interests, personal attributes and availability.

We are rolling out the TIES program in all 3 of our high schools this year. So if you have a student in grades 9th-12th grade with an IEP, that would like to participate in a club, event or activity but might need support, you should have them apply to be a part of TIES! Once a student applies, and is accepted we work with the student and parent to develop an Individual Support Plan. We then match the student up with an activity and a peer volunteer.

If your student would like to participate, please have them apply here:

F1S TIES Participation Application

To learn a bit more about TIES watch the video below!

Florence One Schools' Advantage Academy provides students with awesome opportunities in Career and Technology Programs. Check out this video to learn more!

The Introdcution to Sign Language Courses are offered online or in person. You can go to the Community Education Course Catalog to register. Contact Vickie Richardson Scipio via email: vscipio@fsd1.org or Facebook Messenger for details.

Online Introduction to Sign Language

• When: Tuesday, November 8th, November 15th, November 20th, December 6th, December 13th
• Cost: $50
• Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

In Person Introduction to Sign Language

• When: Tuesday November 10th, November 17th, December 1st and December 8th
• Where: McClenaghan Building , 500 S. Dargan Street, Florence, SC
• Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
• Cost: $40

Do you want to know what your student's school is offering for breakfast and lunch during the month of November? 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