May 21 Mental Health and Community Awareness
Participants will learn about various mental health topics, receive information on resources, and several screenings will be offered.
Time: 11-2pm
Where: Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
Contact: www.palmettobehavioralhealth.com
June 5 Disabilities Awareness Walk
The walk will start at 10 am at Hampton Park
For more information and to register contact Family Connection
at (843) 556-5010
July 14-16 South Carolina Youth Leadership Forum
The SC Youth Leadership Forum is an annual career leadership program for students with disabilities. The program is for students ages 17-21. This is a chance for youth the further develop their leadership skills, and to meet with other youth leaders. If you are interested in more information check out this link: http://www.scvrd.net/i_ylf.html
13th Annual Conference on Disabilities and Special Needs
Sat. September 25, 2010
The Citadel
For more details contact the Family Resource Center (843) 266-1318
National News
HUD is offering 40 million dollars to housing authorities around to country to fund around 5,300 Housing Choice Vouchers for non-elderly people with disabilities. To read more about this visit HUD’s website at www.hud.gov
