SC Special Education Process Guide (3/20/2013)
A+hart
Monitoring Services
Antonina Ahart
209 Keelin Lane
Greer, SC 29650
(864) 567-8081
Email: antoninaahart | at | gmail.com
Web: http://antoninaahart.wix.com/ahartmonitoring
Tutoring/Advocacy: A+MS provides support and instruction to parents
on how to navigate through the special education system. Specialized
instructions is offered to students to address deficit areas and
homework help.
Able
South Carolina
Kimberly Tissot
720 Gracern Road, Suite 106
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 779-5121
Email: capableandready | at | able-sc.org
Web: http://www.able-sc.org
Able SC is a non-profit that offers student-driven services to teach
self-advocacy, independent living skills, and college and career
preparation.
Advocacy
in SC: Meet the Parents
Melanie Watson
100 Old Cherokee Rd, Suite F-108
Lexington, SC 29072
(817) 707-9093; (480) 393-5951 (fax)
Email: melanie | at | meettheparents.org
Web: http://www.meettheoparents.org
Education maybe all our special kids have to manuver through life.
Parents need someone with experience, knowledge, and the courage
to navigate the school system.
Aiken
County Board of Disabilities
Heather Waddell
1016 Vaucluse Road
P.O. Box 698
Aiken, SC 29802-0698
(803) 642-8818; (803) 642-8800; (803) 642-8806 (fax)
Email: HWaddell | at | aikenboard.org
Web: http://Aikenboard.org
Provide families Service Coordination, Early Intervention, Respite,
Family Support and Education services for individuals with autism,
cognitive disabilities, and spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.
Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Accessible IT Resource Center
Southeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center
(DBTAC)
490 Tenth Street
Atlanta, GA 30318
(800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
Email: sedbtacproject | at | law.syr.edu
Web: http://www.sedbtac.org/
Ann's
Angel Advocates
Kathy Jaconetti, J.D.
24007 Tidal Way
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(404) 803-4420
Email: Kjacklaw1 | at | gmail.com
Ann's Angel Advocates advocates for educational rights of children
who have special needs ensuring all safeguards are in place with
the least restrictive means being utilized.
The Arc of South Carolina
Margie Williamson, ED
254 Corley Mill Road
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 748-5020
Email: thearc | at | arcsc.org
Web: http://www.arcsc.org
A nonprofit organization advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in South Carolina.
Aspire Educational Consulting and Advocacy, LLC
Dolly Herron
2805 Augusta St
Greenville, SC 29695
(864) 325-2376
Email: dolly | at | aspireeduconsulting.com
Web: https://aspireeducationalconsulting.com
We help families navigate the often treacherous path of educational choices when their child struggles.
Autism
Advocate Foundation, Inc.
Sarah Pope
P.O. Box 7061
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 213-0217
Email: info | at | autismadvocatefoundation.com
Web: http://www.autismadvocatefoundation.com
Provide emotional, financial, and therapeutic support for individuals
with Autism Spectrum Disorders, helping them achieve personal goals
and dreams with integrity in the least restrictive environment
Autism
Institute of South Carolina
Pat McCarthy, Ed.D., BCBA
4840 Forest Drive, #233
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 790-9975
Email: info | at | autisminstitutesc.com
Web: http://www.autisminstitutesc.com
Behavioral and educational interventions for children with autism
and other developmental disabilities following principles and methodology
of applied behavior analysis.
Autism
Speaks
Lisa H. Rollins Advocate Chair
256 Molasses Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-1335; (864) 993-6162
Email: lisahrollins | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.autismspeaks.org
Our goal is to change the future for all those with autism spectrum
disorders.We help you advocate for your child today.Autism Speaks.
It's time to listen.
The
Barclay School
Gillian Barclay-Smith
4702 Colonial Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 629-6318
Email: dr-gillian | at | hughes.net
Web: http://thebarclayschool.org
The Barclay School is a small, holistically-based K-12 nonprofit
for students who learn differently(learning disabilities, ADHD,
Asperger's.) We provide a safe, nurturing environment.
Beautiful
Minds
Natasha Lyles
664 Berry Shoals Rd
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 208-5995
Email: nlyles | at | beautifulmindsadvocacy.com
Web: http://www.beautifulmindsadvocacy.com
Beautiful Minds Education Advocacy Service is dedicated to helping
the families of children with mental illness navigate through the
special educaiton system.
Beginnings SC
Cara Senterfeit
437 Center Street
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 216-1171
Email: info | at | beginningssc.org
Web: http://beginningssc.org
Beginnings SC is shining light on the impacts of hearing loss on children and their families. We are making the invisible visible. We provide services to families and professionals around South Carolina.
Believe:
A parent-led autism support group
Jaime Hansen
461 East Boundary Ave SE
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 642-9336; (803) 474-1154
Email: jnhansen | at | bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.believeinautism.org
Believe is a support group/system started and run by parents of
children on the autism spectrum. We welcome anyone who has in any
way been affected by an autism specrtum disorder.
Brain
Bright Neurotherapy Center
Robert Phillips, Ph.D.
103 W. Hospital Dr.
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 360-9698; (803) 321-0775; (803) 945-1940 (fax)
Email: drbobpsy | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://BrainBright.com
Brain function rehabilitation. Reducing symptoms of ADHD, Autism,
Learning Disorders, Anger or social problems of children.
Brain Injury Association of South
Carolina
P.O. Box 1912
Orangeburg, SC 29116
(803) 531-3376
Email: charlesm | at | oburg.com
Bright
and Beautiful Learning Center
1518 Calhoun Road
Greenwood, SC 20649
(864) 227-2252; (864) 538-0165 (fax)
Email: brightandbeautiful | at | wctel.net
Web: http://brightandbeautifulgwd.com
Ensuring each student receives the help they need to make them the
success they were created to be - through Testing, Tutoring, Teaching.
Bright
Futures Learning
Pam Brogdon
PO Box 13929
516 S. Coit Street
Florence, SC 29504
(843) 667-1050; (843) 615-2517; (843) 482-0901
Email: pbrogdon | at | brightfutureslearning.com
Web: http://www.brightfutureslearning.com
BFL goes beyond traditional approaches by looking at "WHY"
your child is struggling. Our scientic, research-based curriculum
together with sensory integration yields significant gains quickly.
BrightHouse
Tutoring & Educational Services
Carlene M. Wentworth, Ph.D.
422 Hammond Rd.
Belton, SC 29627
(888) 898-8867; (864) 847-1590; (864) 847-8357 (fax)
Email: carlene | at | BrightHouseTutors.com
Web: http://www.BrightHouseTutors.com
In-Home, One-on-one Tutoring. All grades and subjects. Programs
for special needs children: LD, ADD/ADHD, PDD, autism spectrum,
sensory integration issues.
Butterfly
Effects, LLC
2708 NE 14th Street, Suite #5
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
(888) 880-9270; (954) 603-7885; (954) 342-0273 (fax)
Email: info | at | butterflyeffects.com
Web: http://www.butterflyeffects.com
Butterfly Effects provides therapy services in the child's natural
setting - home and/or school, - as well as online consultation and
parent/staff training services.
Camp
T.A.L.K.
P.O. Box 2155
West Columbia, SC 29171
(803) 466-7387
Email: support | at | camptalk.org
Web: http://www.camptalk.org
Camp T.A.L.K is an inclusive social skills day camp for children
ages 10-16. We focus primarily on students who have a diagnosis
of Asperger's or PDD-NOS -or- Class 1 in the new classification
in the DSM-5.
Camperdown
Academy
Dan Blanch
501 Howell Rd
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 244-8899; (864) 244-8936 (fax)
Email: dblanch | at | camperdown.org
Web: http://www.camperdown.org
The Camperdown Academy is a unique, co-educational independent school
that meets the specialized needs of dyslexic children, ages 5 years
- 8th grade.
Carolina
Center for Counseling & Behavioral Interventions, LLC
Ronald H. Reames, MA, LPC
304 A NE Main Street
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864)-963-4028; (877) 201-4878 (fax)
Email: info | at | cccbi.net
Web: http://www.cccbi.net
Individual and group counseling for children, adolescents &
families. Services for children on the Autism Spectrum, with ADHD,
depression, bi-polar and other disorders available.
Carolina
Education Law, LLC
Alan Harley
504 Pennsylvania Ave., Unit 1992
Greer, SC 29652
(864) 990-5378
Email: alan | at | carolinaeducationlaw.com
Represent parents & students in all educational matters, including special education, 504 plans & discipline matters, due process hearings & IEP meetings.
Center for Disability Resources
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Columbia, SC 29208
(803) 935-5231 (Admin); (803) 935-5300 (Columbia Area); (800) 922-1107
(referrals)
Email: deniser | at | cdd.sc.edu
Gretchen
Cheney, Barton Reading and Spelling Tutor
1200 E Arch Street
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 313-9127
Email: dongretchen | at | windstream.net
I work one-on-one in student's homes in south Charlotte, NC and
Lancaster, SC. My own dyslexia gives me special empathy for my students.
Children and Adults with Attention
Deficit Disorders (CH.A.D.D.)
Web: http://www.chadd.org/findchap.htm
Chiropractic
Professionals of Columbia
Dr. Norbert W. Benson II D.C.
1301 Elmwood Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 888-6221
Email: mychiropros | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.mychiropros.com
Husband, Father, and Family Chiropractor, gives my Life Great Purpose.
I Feel Blessed to be in a Profession that is so Rewarding. What
makes me different is I'm a Palmer Chiropractic Graduate with diverse
techniques and skills. The clinic has the latest equipment, and
years of experience.
Clarity:
The Speech, Hearing, and Learning Center
Ms. Cindy Arms
29 North Academy St.
Greenville, SC 29605
(864) 331-1400
Email: info | at | clarityupstate.org
Web: http://www.clarityupstate.org
Non-profit agency with three doctoral level psychologists who specialize
in conducting comprehensive psychological assessments for children,
adolescents, and college-age students.
Client Assistance Program
Office of the Governor
Client Assistant Program
1205 Pendelton St., Room 306
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 734-0285; (800) 868-0040 (in SC); (803) 734-1147 (TTY)
Email: lbarker | at | govoepp.state.sc.us
Coastal
Pediatric Associates, PA
Crista Darling
1952 Long Grove Dr St 202
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 971-2992; (843) 573-2535; (843) 971-2998 (fax)
Email: caristi | at | coastalpediatricassociates.com
Web: http://coastalpediatricassociates.com
College
Planners of South Carolina
Jenny Whittle, M.Ed, Educational Consultant
734 Chatter Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 284-8684
Email: jennywhittleceo | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://sccollegeplanners.com
Educational Consulting. Certified school counselor and teacher experienced
in working with LD students in choosing schools or colleges. Specialized
with middle and high school students.
Comprehensive
Psychological Services, LLC
Dr. Marc Harari
1816 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 422-0017; (803) 799-5596 (fax)
Email: drharari | at | drharari.com
Web: http://www.comppsychsc.com
Our office conducts psychological and educational evaluations for
children, adolescents, and adults (ages 6+). Expect a completed
evaluation within 2 weeks!
Cooley
Consultants, Llc.
Carolyn Cooley
2214 Shulls Fork Rd.
Gilbert, SC 29054
(803) 727-3347
Email: carolynacooley13 | at | gmail.com
Special education experts familiar with evaluation process, eligibility,
IEP compliance, and student rights. Will consult with parents about
special education and attend meetings with local school district
as needed.
The Council for Exceptional Children
(CEC)
Web: http://www.cec.sped.org/
John F. Cuddy, Esq.
Attorney at Law
104 Waxhaw Professional Park Drive, Suite C
Waxhaw, NC 28173-5020
(704) 800-5252
Email: jcuddy | at | cuddylawfirm.com
Web: https://cuddylawfirm.com
The Cuddy Law Firm practices special education law representing parents of special needs children.
Darlington
County Autism Support Group
Coretta Bailey
2300 East Home Avenue
Hartsville, SC 29550
(843) 307-3386
Email: coretta.bailey | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.voices4autism.net
To provide a positive environment for parents/caregivers being affected
by autism to share experiences, provide trainings, become better
educated and gain support from the community.
Department of Disabilities &
Special Needs
3440 Harden Street Extension, P.O. Box 4706
Columbia, SC 29240
(803) 898-9769
Email: jterry | at | ddsn.state.sc.us
Web: www.state.sc.us/ddsn
Department of Mental Health
P. O. Box 485
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 898-8319
Email: sms85 | at | co.dmh.state.sc.us
Division of Children, Adolescents
& Their Families
Department of Mental Health
2414 Bull Street, Room 304
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 898-8350
Email: vw143 | at | gw.state.sc.us
Easter Seals South Carolina
3020 Farrow Road
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 256-0735; (800) 951-4090
Email: gbostick | at | eastersc.org
ED101
Ted Mauro Ph.D
410 North Elm Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 982-2381
Email: ted | at | ed101.org
Web: http://www.ed101.org
We are a full service educational firm that focuses on advocacy,
program design, research, educational supports and evaluation in
the US and Internationally.
John
F. Emerson, Esq.
Attorney at Law
1470 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Ste 15
Mt. Pleasant SC 29464
(843) 929-0606
Email: john | at | johnemersonlaw.com
Web: http://www.johnemersonlaw.com
Former staff attorney for the Charleston County School District,
serving families and students with special needs, of all ages, in
all respects including IEPs, 504s and enforcement.
* Family Connection of South
Carolina
Amy Holbert, LISW-CP, MSW
1800 St. Julian Place Suite 104
Columbia, SC 29204
(800) 578-8750; (866) 420.4082 (fax)
Email: info | at | FamilyConnectionSC.org
Web: http://www.FamilyConnectionSC.org
Family Connection of SC is a statewide support network of parents
with children who have disabilities and/or special healthcare needs. * Hosted a Wrightslaw training in 2017.
Family
Resource Center
Bev McCarty
1575 Savannah Highway Suite 6
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 266-1318; (843) 266-1941 (fax)
Email: bevmccarty | at | frcdsn.org
Web: http://www.frcdsn.org
The Family Resource Center (FRC) was organized to promote opportunities
for learning, inclusion, and empowerment for individuals with disabilities
and special needs, their families, and their communities through
such means as education, advocacy, and outreach.
Federation of Families of South
Carolina
810 Dutch Square Blvd., Suite 205
Columbia, SC 29210
(803) 772-5210; (803) 772-5212 (fax)
Email: pheobe.malloy | at | fedfamsc.org
Web: http://www.fedfamsc.org
Being a parent of a child with emotional, behavioral, substance
use or mental health challenges may be the biggest challenge you
ever face. You are not alone. We provide telephone support, online
support and family support networks. We offer advocacy training
and Parent Support Provider training.
First
Presbyterian Church Counseling Center
Bert Medlin, MA, LPCI
1500 Lady Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 779-1995
Email: christiancounseling | at | sc.rr.com
Web: http://www.christiancounseling.ws
Providing clinical counseling for individual issues (depression,
anxiety, addictions, etc), childhood disorders, family concerns,
and those overcoming effects of abuse and family dysfunction.
Focus
on the Child Advocacy
Allicyn Steverson
3416 Twiggs Road
Florence, SC 29505
(843) 618-5712
Email: Educ8kidz | at | aol.com
Tutoring (Elem/Middle/HS); Advocacy: Can help or advice w/getting
your child evaluated. Child not making progress? IEP, 504, ADD,
ADHD, Autism, Due Process help?
FUNdamentals
Pediatric Therapy Clinic
Doyle Nobles
P.O. Box 125
Aynor, SC 29511
(843) 358-1457; (843) 358-1458 (fax)
Email: noblesfarms | at | yahoo.com
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy services
for pediatric clients.
Glenforest
School
1041 Harbor Drive
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 796-7622; (803) 796-1603 (fax)
Web: http://www.Glenforest.org
Educating students who learn differently since 1983 we embrace and
equip K-12 and 13th year life long learners with many various learning
challenges including dyslexia, ADHD, asperger's / autism, and much
more.
Great Kids & Awesome Adults
Kayla VanBuskirk, MS
1 Carriage Lane, Bldg. E, Ste. 208,
Charleston, SC 29407
(919) 397-2787
Email: kaylabeth.vanbuskirk | at | scgreatkids.com
Web: http://www.scgreatkids.com
We offer Early Intervention, Intake, and Case Management services for eligible individuals. We are committed to finding resources/supports that best fit each family's needs.
David
Harley, Esq.
Attorney At Law
4900 O'Hear Avenue, Suite 100-19
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 628-6450
Email: David.harley | at | harleylawllc.com
Represent, Counsel and litigate for parents and students in all education matters, including special education and discipline-State-wide SC.
Catherine
Herlong J.D., Special Needs Advocate
505 Belle Hall Parkway Suite 101
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(803) 522-5526; (877) 709-9953
Email: joncat4life | at | msn.com
Assistance in attaining Medicaid services, waiver services, Tefra,
SSI; IEP preparation and attendance; Mediation; Preparation of formal
complaints; Due process proceedings; Creation of special needs trusts.
Horry
County Literacy Council
Shelley D Cooper, Director
3101 Oak Street
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 839-1695; (843) 839-6310 (fax)
Email: literacyhc | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.literacyhc.org
The Council's mission is to improve the lives of youth, adults,
and families by teaching basic literacy and life skills for economic
and social success.
Elizabeth
Hyatt, J.D.
PO Box 2252
105 W Dunlap St.
Lancaster, SC 29721
(803) 286-4646; (866) 412-4835 (fax)
Email: elizabeth | at | hyattlawsc.com
Web: http://hyattlawsc.com
I represent parents of children with disabilities against school
districts, to get the services and education their child needs.
Due Process, Discipline, Litigation, Education
International Dyslexia Association
501 Howell Road
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 483-0707
Email: scbida | at | gmail.com
Island
Tutoring
Deborah V. Lembo
28 Edgewater Alley
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
(843) 886-0304
Email: jopainless | at | bellsouth.net
O-G reading tutor specializing in language skills, reading skills
and study skills. Teaching since 1970 lower,middle and upper school
students.
Key
Changes Music Therapy Services
Natalie Mullis, MT-BC
1905 Marion St.
Columbia, SC 29201
(678) 414-3042
Email: keychangesmts | at | gmail.com
Web: http://keychangesmusictherapy.com
Individual and group music therapy services for children with disabilities
and injury.
Licensed
School Psychologist
B.G. Quesenbery Jr. Ph.D.
3 Gamecock Ave. Ste. 309
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 556-7820
Email: drq | at | drquesenbery.com
Web: http://www.drquesenbery.com
Private practice psychologist offering assessment, treatment, and
consultation services to special needs students at primary to graduate
school levels. Expert testimony also available.
Make
The Grade Tutoring
Chris McLean
197 Hickory Rd
Williamston, SC 29697
(864) 642-7914
Email: chris | at | makethegradetutor.com
Reading & spelling tutoring using the Orton-Gillingham Approach,
which is highly effective for children with language processing
difficulties associated with dyslexia. Also, math tutoring for all
high school level courses.
Ted
Mauro Consulting
410 North Elm Street
Pendleton, SC 29670
(864) 982-2381
Email: TedMauro | at | aol.com
Counseling and Consulting for Parents, Adult students, Schools,
Law Firms and Agencies. Tutoring for all age group students. IEP
support and expert testimony for legal proceedings and training.
Teachers and other Professionals for hire on short term temp bases
to fulfill NCLB requirements.
*
MaxAbilities of York County
Michelle Shaffer
Mailing Address: PO Box 549, York, SC 29745
Street Address: 7900 Park Place Rd., York, SC 29745
(803) 628-5999; (803) 628-7984 (fax)
Email: mshaffer | at | maxabilities.org
Web: http://maxabilities.org
We provide families with Case Management, Early Intervention, Respite,
Family Support and Education services for individuals with autism,
cognitive disabilities and spinal cord/ traumatic brain injuries.
* MaxAbilities of York County sponsored a Wrightslaw
event on September 12, 2019.
The
McChole Group, Inc.
Charlyne Raih
20 41st Avenue
PO Box 810
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
(843) 824-1235; (843) 574-9723 (fax)
Email: charlyneb | at | comcast.net
Web: http://lifecareplan.org
The McChole Group, Inc. provides life care planning and Medicare
set aside services for children, their families, and adults with
permanent disabilities and/or catastrophic injuries.
Mental Health Association in SC
1823 Gadsden Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 779-5363
Email: mhasc | at | mindspring.com
Merrill
Lynch Wealth Management
Robert Sanders, CSNA
1224 Sumter St
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 733-2102
Email: r.sanders | at | ml.com
Web: http://www.ml.com/specialneeds
Resources for Trustees of special needs trusts often require assistance
with trust administration and investment services to help them fulfill
their fiduciary responsibilities.
Merrill
Lynch Wealth Management
Johnathan Stackhouse, CSNA
1224 Sumter St
Columbia SC 29201
(803) 733-2157
Email: johnathan.stackhouse | at | ml.com
Web: http://fa.ml.com/johnstackhouse
Resources for Trustees of special needs trusts often require assistance
with trust administration and investment services to help them fulfill
their fiduciary responsibilities.
Monarch
Educational Enterprises, LLC
Charissa M. Owens, PhD
307 N. Goose Creek Blvd, Unit 1641
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 633-3895
Email: officeadmin | at | monarchee.com
Web: http://www.monarchee.com
From eligibility to annual reviews and transitional planning, our
licensed professionals support families each step of the way during
the IEP process and 504 planning.
Michael
J. Mueller, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Palmetto Elder Law, LLC
2008 Marion Street, Suite A
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 931-0687; (803) 931-0689 (fax)
Email: michael | at | palmettoelderlaw.com
Web: http://palmettoelderlaw.com
Special Needs Trusts. Comprehensive special needs and estate planning
services for families with special needs children.
Katrina
Murphy, Advocacy
187 Wentworth Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 628-6450; (803) 724-6805 (fax)
Email: Katrina.Murphy | at | harleylawllc.com
Web: http://www.harleylawllc.com
Provide special education and disability advocacy services
NAMI of South Carolina
Child and Adolescent Family Network
P.O. Box 1267
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 733-9591/9592; (800) 788-5131
Email: namiofsc | at | logicsouth.com
Web: www.namisc.org
Education, Support, and Advocacy for families with Behavioral Disordered
Children
National Adult Literacy &
Learning Disabilities Center (NALLD)
Academy for Educational Development
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009-1202
(202) 884-8185; (800) 953-ALLD (953-2553); (202) 884-8429 (fax);
(202) 884-8422
Joannah
O'Connor, Educational Consultant, LLC
295 Seven Farms Drive
Suite C-186
Daniel Island, SC 29492
(508) 991-1721
Email: joannah.oconnor | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.joannahoconnored.com
Helping parents navigate Special Education processes to ensure they
are well versed in the rights of their child to a free and appropriate
public education.
Office of Career and Technology
Education
Rutledge Building, 9th Floor, Room 916A
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 734-3386
Email: pfayson | at | sde.state.sc.us
Office of State Coordinator of
Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Education Associate
Office of Occupational Education
Rutledge Building, 9th Floor, 924
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 734-8486
One
on One Learning Center, Inc
Becky and Bobby Matthews
7580 Charlotte Hwy. Suite 1100/1200
Indian Land, SC 29707
(803) 547-3225; (803) 547-4457 (fax)
Email: help | at | OneOnOneLearningCenter.com
Web: http://www.OneOnOneLearningCenter.com
We offer individualized tutoring, education consultation, parent
workshops, home school assistance, adult education, and more for
individuals, including individuals with mild to moderate disabilities.
Outlaw's
Vision Quest Farm, Inc.
Tina C. Outlaw, BSW, LMSW
2919 Jeffords Rd. N.
Lamar, SC 29069
(843) 857-0298
Email: OVQF | at | earthlink.net
Web: http://www.outlawsvisionquest.com/index.html
We are a Comprehensive, full-service horse farm specializing in
Therapeutic services for children with mental and physical challenges,
and their families.
Palmetto
Language & Speech Center, LLC (PLSC)
June Maranville
109 A Vista Oaks Drive
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 356-9833; (803) 996-0548 (fax)
Email: PLSC | at | sc.rr.com
Web: http://www.plsclex.com
PLSC strives to help clients with communication challenges reach
their maximum potential by partnering with community resources thus
empowering all for success.
Palmetto
PACER
Janet Frazier
109 Lupine Court
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 331-5279
Email: palmettopacer | at | yahoo.com
Advocate for the educational rights of all children. Grassroots
organization to assist parents statewide.
Palmetto
Project
Sonia Donnelly
6296 Rivers Avenue, Suite 100
North Charleston, SC 29406
(888) 998-4646
Email: sdonnelly | at | palmettoproject.org
Web: http://www.palmettoproject.org
Assist with medicaid application process serving children with special
needs, including SC Healthy Connections Medicaid, family size and
income based Partners for Healthy Children, and TEFRA (Katie Beckett
Waiver - Medicaid based on the child's disability and income/assets).
Parent
Teacher Association (PTA)
South Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers
1826 Henderson Street
Columbia, SC 29201-2619
(800) 743-3782
Parents
of Special Needs Children PSNC
Ryan Grubbs
416 Dantzler St.
St. Matthews, SC 29135
(803) 535-9983
Email: ryangrubbs | at | me.com
Web: http://hearmesc.org
Free parent advocate group to help parents navigate the educational
processes.
Pathways
Counseling Center, LLC
Jennifer Zare, LISW-CP
3 Winchester Court
Mauldin, SC 29662
(864) 561-1133; (864) 288-0501 (fax)
Email: pathwayscounselingcenter | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.pathwaysofmauldin.com
High quality and affordable services for children, adolescents,
and families. Wide range of issues addressed including: ADHD, Autism,
Anxiety, Depression, GLBT Issues, Oppositional Defiant Disorder,
etc.
Pattison's
Academy
Pamela L. Sloat, Executive Director
608 Williamson Drive
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-6707
Email: pam | at | pattisonsacademy.org
Web: http://www.pattisonsacademy.org
We are a non-profit early education and rehabilitation program that
provides a caring and non-restrictive educational environment and
summer camp for multi-handicapped children.
Pediatric
Psychological Services
Laurie Dickson-Gillespie Ph.D.
700 NE Main St.
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 323-8923
Email: drdicksongillespie | at | yahoo.com
I am a licensed pediatric psychologist. I specialize in neuropsychological,
developmental, and psycho-educational testing for the purposes of
diagnosis and treatment planning.
Jeremey
S. Poindexter, Esq.
Toussaint Law Firm, PC
P.O. Box 774
Seneca, SC 29679
and
10131 Clemson Blvd
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 888-1900; (864) 888-0038 (fax)
Email: jsplaw | at | bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.senecalawyer.com
Serving the Upstate in special needs law - Special needs trusts
(statewide), guardianships and conservatorships,and Medicaid TEFRA
appeals.
POPS
Parent Support Group
Bridgette Reeves
Lancaster County Public Library
313 South White Street
Lancaster, SC 29720
(803) 273-9133
Email: bfamily | at | comporium.net
Web: http://www.pops-supportgroup.webs.com
Our POPS (Parents Offering Parents Support) parent support group
is a family of parents who have children with special needs.
Andrew
Potter, Esq.
Attorney at Law
PO Box 2722
Anderson, SC 29622
and
500 East Calhoun Street
Anderson, SC 29621
(864) 214-6233
Email: atpotter | at | potterlawsc.com
Web: http://www.potterlawsc.com
Representation of parents in due process hearings; assist parents
with IEP meetings and provide general assistance to parents with
special needs children.
Programs for Children with Disabilities:
Ages 3 through 5
Education Associate
Office of Programs for Expectional Children
1429 Senate Street, 8th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 734-8811
Programs for Children with Special
Health Care Needs
Division of Children with Special Health Care Needs
Department of Health & Environmental Control
1751 Calhoun Street, Box 101106
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 898-0789
Email: priceld | at | columb60.dhec.state.sc.us
Programs for Infants and Toddlers
with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Part H Coordinator
Dept. of Health & Environmental Control/Baby Net
Robert Mills Complex, Box 101106
Columbia, SC 29211
(803) 737-4046
Protection and Advocacy for People
with Disabilities
3710 Landmark Drive, Suite
208
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 782-0639; (866) 275-7273
Psycho-Educational
Services, LLC
Mary Drake
1905 Marion St.
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 741-5320
Email: susan | at | psyedservice.com
Web: http://www.psyedservice.com
Full range of psychological and educational testing for intelligence,
academic achievement and behavioral/emotional difficulties. Specialty
in learning disabilities, autism, developmentally delayed and visually
impaired.
Red
Barn Pony Park and Equestrian Center
3565 Wedgefield Rd
Sumter, SC 29154
(803) 494-8004; (803) 469-8832 (fax)
Email: redbarnponypark | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://redbarnponypark.com
We offer therapeutic riding, Special Olympics, 4-H, and outdoor
activities that promote healthy lifestyles.
Alyssa
Revuelta, PhD, LLC
10 Resolute Lane, Suite 207
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 810-9682; (843) 408-4478 (fax)
Email: arevueltaphd | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.alyssarevuelta.com
Dr. Revuelta is a licensed clinical psychologist providing psychological
services to children and families coping with chronic medical illness
and other disabilities.
John
Romig, M.Ed
4001 Pelham Road, 41
Greer, SC 29650
(336) 906-2898
Email: john.romig10 | at | gmail.com
I provide free assistance with IEP development, educational consulting
for parents, and advocacy services. Tutoring services can also be
provided.
S.C.
Education Advocates
Mary Eaddy Baker
201 Pilgrim Point Dr.
Lexington, SC 29072
(803) 238-4307
Email: sceducationadvocates | at | gmail.com
Provides education advocacy services, information and assistance
to families of students with special needs and professionals. Training
available for groups on special education and related topics as
well as ADD, Bullying & Behavior Intervention.
SC Appleseed Legal Justice Center
Jennifer Rainville
PO Box 7187
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 779-1113 ext 108
Email: jennifer | at | scjustice.org
Web: http:/www.scjustice.org
SC
Whitmore School
Ellen Ray
407 Lexington Ave.
Chapin, SC 29036
(866) 476-6416
Email: careers.scwhitmore | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.sc.whitmoreschool.org
We are a public online charter high school where students learns
through a challenging, supportive curriculum at their own pace for
mastery of content.
Sheryl
Sisk Schelin, Esq.
Attorney at Law
730 Main Street, #358
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 283-4840; (866) 641-2930 (fax)
Email: sheryl | at | schelinlaw.com
Web: http://www.schelinlaw.com
Advocacy and legal representation of families in all stages of special
education in coastal South Carolina. Due process hearing representation,
IEP advocacy, and litigation services offered.
Scottish Rite Center for Childhood
Language Disorders (Planning Stage)
Scottish Rite Temple
1051 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 571-4699
Scottish Rite Center for Childhood
Language Disorders
Scottish Rite Temple
7230 Sumter Highway
Columbia, SC 29290-2107
(803) 776-5474; (803) 776-5099 (fax)
Scottish Rite Center for Childhood
Language Disorders
Scottish Rite Temple
P.O. Box 5776
Greenville, SC 29606-5776
817 Cleveland Street
Greenville, SC 29601-4412
(864) 232-5430
Wendi
Lawson See, Esq.
Attorney at Law
120 S. Walter Street
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 782-3333
Email: wendi.see | at | southeasternlaw.com
Web: http://www.southeasternlaw.com
Attorney in the Lowcountry providing IEP/504 Advice and Enforcement,
Due Process Hearings, and FAPE/Unequal Access Claims.
Raymond
W. Smith, Esq.
764 St. Andrews Blvd.
Charleston, South Carolina 29407
(843) 571-5000; (866) 675-5398 (fax)
Email:
rwsmith | at | sceldercare.com
Web: www.scmedicaid.info
Medicaid Pre-Planning - Asset Protection, Medicaid Crisis Planning
- Asset Protection, Medicaid Applications, Medicaid Hearings and
Appeals, Qualified Income Trusts, Planning for Disability and Incapacity
of Adults, etc.
SOAR
Academy
Teresa Loving
2407 South Pine Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 585-8928; (864) 590-1005; (864) 585-8929 (fax)
Email: teresaloving | at | aol.com
Web: http://soaracademy.org
Private, non-profit school for children with special needs beginning
at age 12 months serving Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union Counties.
S.O.S.
Health Care, Inc.
Jim Coulter
PO Box 7136
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
(843) 449-0554; (843) 497-4861 (fax)
Email: jimc | at | sc.rr.com
Web: http://www.sos-healthcare.com
We provide ABA Therapy in a clinic environment. All therapy supervised
by a board certified behavioral analyst. Children aged 2 to 6 are
accepted in the clinic.
*South
Carolina Autism Society
806 12th St.
West Columbia, SC 29169
(803) 750-6988
Email: scas | at | scautism.org
Web: http://www.scautism.org
SCAS is the premier statewide agency advocating for children and
adults with autism spectrum disorders and their families, while
also providing assistance and resources.
South Carolina Commission for
the Blind
P.O. Box 79
Columbia, SC 29202-0079
(803) 898-8822
South Carolina DD Council
1205 Pendleton Street, Room 372
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 734-0465
Email: clang | at | govoepp.state.sc.us
South Carolina Department of Disabilities
and Special Needs
For People with Severe, Lifelong Disabilities
Web: http://www.state.sc.us/ddsn/
South Carolina Department of Education
1006 Rutledge Building
1429 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 734-8492; (803) 734-3389 (fax)
Web: http://www.myscschools.com/
South Carolina Legal Services
D. Elliott Tait
2803 Carner Ave
N. Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 266-2165
Email: elliotttait | at | sclegal.org
Web: http://sclegal.org
We are a nonprofit law firm, providing free legal services for qualified low income South Carolinians.
South Carolina School for the
Deaf and the Blind
Jolene Madison
355 Cedar Springs Rd
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 577-7803; (864) 591-8650 (fax)
Email: jmadison | at | scsdb.org
Web: http://www.scsdb.org
Embracing the possibilities in students who are blind, deaf, or
sensory multi-disabled. Serving all counties in SC through either
campus or outreach services.
South Carolina Services Information
System
Center for Disability Resources
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Columbia, SC 29208
(803) 898-8878
Email: riversd | at | dhhs.state.sc.us
South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing
Association
3008 Millwood Avenue
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 252-5646
Email: info | at | scsha.com
Special
Needs Advocacy & Consulting
Kelly Herrick
133 Netherfield Dr.
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 330-2709; (843) 695-0800 (fax)
Email: Kellyherrick | at | yahoo.com
22 yrs. experience providing lay advocacy to families with children
with "different" abilities. IEP attendance & prep,
school observations, Medicaid appeals, medical & community networking
& more!
Special
Needs Advocacy Group
Lisa H.Rollins, IEP advocate
256 Molasses Lane
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 849-1335; (864) 993-6162
Email: lisahrollins | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.1wp.com/go/lisahrollins
Offering families affected by autism advocacy help and hope. Autism
and the law:know your child's rights, get ABA coverage, IEP help
you need today.
Special
Solutions, LLC
Stephanie Trevitz, Ed.D., NBCT
7732 Sunview Circle
Columbia, SC 29209
(866) 866-0846
Email: specialsolutions | at | att.net
Web: http://specialsolutions4specialneeds.com
Exceptional Needs Specialist available for advocacy for individual
families or for attorneys requiring an expert witness. Previously
certified as an expert in court. Due process or civil/tort cases.
Specialized
Coaching
Suzy Parrott Madden, M.Ed.
5651 Pinebranch Rd.
Columbia, SC 29206
(803) 600-1578
Email: suzypmadden | at | gmail.com
Coaching for symptoms of Executive Function and ADHD for people
age 5-18. Tutoring for academic support and strategies for all subjects.
STAND (Strength Through Advocacy and Determination)
Di Litwer
214 Kenilworth Drive
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864) 992-1446
Email: dlitwer | at | earthlink.net
A parent education, advocacy, and support group for parents/guardians of disabled and special needs children. We help you understand, advocate for your child, and navigate the special education system.
State Department of Education
Office of Exceptional Children
1429 Senate Street, Room 808
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 734-8806
Email: sdurant | at | sde.state.sc.us
State Department of Education
- Office of Exceptional Children
1429 Senate Street, 8th floor
Columbia, SC 29201-3730
(803) 734-8224
State Developmental Disabilities
Planning Council
Executive Director
SC DD Council
Edgar Brown Bldg.
1205 Pendleton Street, Room 372
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 734-0465
State Disabilities and Special
Needs
Web: http://www.state.sc.us/ddsn
State Education Agency Rural
Representative
Education Associate
Orthopedically Handicapped, Department of Education
Office of Technical Assistance
1429 Senate Street, 506 Rutledge Bldg.
Columbia, SC 29201-3730
(803) 734-8223
State Resources on National Institute
for Literacy
Web:
http://www.literacydirectory.org/?op=hotlines&type=ld&cmd=search&state=SC
State Vocational Rehabilitation
Agency
Commissioner
Vocational Rehabilitation Department
1410 Boston Avenue, P.O. Box I5
West Columbia, SC 29171-OOl5
(803) 896-6504
Lila Swann, Esq.
Attorney at Law
308 Charles St.
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 593-8121
Email: welcome | at | swannfamilylaw.com
Web: https://lilaswann.com
Protecting the educational rights of students with disabilities throughout South Carolina. We offer sliding scale fees for our legal and advocacy services.
Technology Related Assistance
Project Director
SC Assistive Technology Program
USC School of Medicine
Center for Disability Resources
Columbia, SC 29208
(803) 935-5263
Title 59 - Education Chapter 33.
Special Education for Handicapped Children South Carolina General
Assembly
Web:
http://www.scstatehouse.net/code/t59c033.htm
Total
Rehab Services P.A.
Marilyn R. Picow OTR/L
9600 Two Notch Rd. #24
Columbia, SC 29223
(803) 736-5540; (803) 699-0951 (fax)
Email: occther212 | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.TotalRehabSC.aol.com
Occupational Therapy; Sensory Integration; SIPT testing with a SIPT
certified OTR/L
Tri-Development
Center of Aiken County, Inc.
Ralph E. Courtney
1016 Vaucluse Road
P.O. Box 698
Aiken, SC 29802-0698
(803) 642-8811; (803) 642-8812; (803) 642-8806 (fax)
Email: rcourtney | at | aikentdc.org
Web: http://www.aikentdc.org
Provides a variety of supports to children and adults with autism,
cognitive disabilities, and spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries.
Also engage in prevention activities.
*
Trident Academy
1455 Wakendaw Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-7046
Email: nleiva | at | tridentacademy.com
Web: http://tridentacademy.com
Trident Academy is a K-8 private school for students with language-based
learning differences or autism spectrum disorders. *
Trident Academy sponsored a Wrightslaw
event on October 13, 2017 in Charleston.
William
J. Tuck, P.A.
P.O. Box 933
Darlington, SC 29540
(843) 393-2201; (843) 393-2216 (fax)
Email: williamtuckpa | at | bellsouth.net
Web: http://attorneywilliamjtuck.com
Litigation on behalf of children with special needs in SC.
University of South Carolina
School of Medicine
Center for Disability Resources
Columbia, SC 29208
(803) 935-5231
Email: richardf | at | cdd.sc.edu
Web:
http://uscm.med.sc.edu/CDR/links.htm
Unlimited
Possibilities Mentoring Services LLC
Kimberly R Wheat, MSHPE
401 Seacoast Parkway
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 327-8454
Email: wheatkr | at | hotmail.com
Web: http://www.myunlimitedpossibilities.org/
Mentoring and social skills services for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Upper
Palmetto Exceptional Education Advocacy Group
6006 Laurent Ave
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(803) 526-7898
Email: upperpalmettoexceptionaled | at | gmail.com
Web: http://https://www.facebook.com/groups/320684274711707/
A grass roots group focused on special education law, advocacy and
guidance for parents and students in the Upper Palmetto Region of
SC.
Upstate
Parents Network (formerly Parents of Bipolar Children,
Inc.)
Natasha Lyles
664 Berry Shoals Rd
Duncan, SC 29334
(864) 208-5995; (859) 406-8917 (fax)
Email: nlyles | at | upstateparentsnetwork.org
Web: http://www.upstateparentsnetwork.org
Upstate Parents Network is a network of parent volunteers working
together to provide support and education to families whose children
are affected by mental illness.
We
Factory LLC
Patty Hays
989 Knox Abbott Dr, #111,
Cayce, SC 29033
(803) 233-3199
Email: we_factory | at | hotmail.com
We do individual, group, family and couple therapy. Empowering people
on their personal journey to realize their full potential.
Julie R. Wood, Ed.S., LPES, LLC
1240 Winnowing Way; Suite 102
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(803) 566-2460
Email: julierwoodLPES | at | gmail.com
Web: http://julie-wood.com
Psychoeducational assessment of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral functioning of children - young adults: learning disabilities, ADHD, and mental health disorders.
