Parent Resouces

Disability Rights of SC - Serves as the Protection and Advocacy System and Client Assistance Program for SC. DRSC is independent of all agencies providing treatment or other services to people with disabilities and services are of no cost.

• Autism Speaks - Advocacy, support and research dedicated to promoting solutions, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. 

• Lowcountry Autism Foundation - LAF is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families through individually designed programming, advocacy, and awareness efforts. 

• South Carolina Autism Society - Advocates with state and federal governments to pass legislation to provide the services necessary for persons affected by an Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

• Babynet - South Carolina’s interagency early intervention system for infants and toddlers under three years of age with developmental delays,. BabyNet matches the special needs of infants and toddlers, birth to 3 years of age, who have developmental delays. 

• Beaufort County Bright Beginnings - An early intervention program that provides family training and services coordination. 

• CEMHC - Their mission is to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, through a statewide network of community mental health centers, clinics, hospitals, and nursing homes.

• Hope Performance

• NAMI - Free mental health education programs for families of children and adolescents with behavioral problems (English and Spanish), ad for families of active military and veterans with mental health concerns. 

• South Carolina Department of Administration: Continuum of Care - a SC state program that serves children with serious emotional or behavioral health diagnoses whose families need help keeping them in their home, school or community. 

• Wright Directions - Wright Directions Family Services aims to benefit families, children, and youth, as they assist and lead all clients in the right direction by providing friendly and accessible counseling, medical and skill building in office and at school locations. 

EFMS - The Exceptional Family Member Program is a mandatory program that supports families with exceptional needs by ensuring access and availability to medical and educational services to provide a continuum of care 

Special Olympics/SOAR -  SOAR is committed to supporting people with disabilities in their pursuit to live, play, and participate in the community. We do so by partnering with individuals , families, and local agencies to explore recreation and social opportunities. SOAR organizes and oversees Special Olympic programs which include: tennis, equestrian, bowling, swimming, bocce and cheerleading.

• ABLE SC - The Disabilities Foundation provides support and resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the Beaufort County able

• The Arc of SC - Arc of SC offers a case management program that assists clients with disabilities and their families with navigating through the maze of services, in which individuals utilize. 

• DSN - Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs provides case management, residential services, supported living, day program services, employment services, early intervention, family support, respite support, summer services, and Camp Treasure Chest to individuals in the county with intellectual disabilities. 

• Disability Guide

• Programs for Exceptional People - PEP’s mission is to promote independence, social interaction and employment opportunities for adults who live with intellectual disabilities within Beaufort and Jasper counties. 

• SC Vocational Rehabilitation