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Community Events Calendar

Find information about upcoming events and opportunities taking place in our community. If you'd like to add your event to our calendar, please complete the form that can be found here: Add Our Event! If you'd prefer to email your event information, please contact us at thearc@arcsc.org. *Click the photos for more information!

Join us for our annual MLK Day PB&J Sandwich-Making Competition, where volunteers come together to make hundreds of sandwiches for local shelters and families in need.Learn more at arcsc.org/mlk Use the link below to register:	The Greenville Swamp Rabbits are hosting a Sensory Friendly Game on Sunday, January 25th at 3:05 PM at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, and we’re excited to share this inclusive opportunity with our community! This game is designed to support individuals with sensory sensitivities by creating a more comfortable environment for all fans.	Join the South Carolina Respite Coalition for Respite Awareness Day 2026 — a special event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of respite care for family caregivers. Wednesday, February 11, 2026 South Carolina State House, Columbia, SC 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Join us at the SC State House at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 to let your voice be heard!	Their annual golf tournament raises funding for Oak Tree Farm, an affordable housing community for adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. $600/foursome includes entry, lunch and beverages, and a Hole Sponsorship! Join us for a great outing: 11 am Registration and 12 noon shotgun start.	We are excited to share this Save the Date for Lexington One SEPAC for Parent Connections - a special event dedicated to empowering special education families and students!
Join BHDD-OIDD and CAN for AutismConnect 2026, a FREE, exciting, in-person gathering dedicated to the autism community! Discover the latest research, innovative therapies, and support networks while connecting with like-minded individuals and experts. FREE REGISTRATION FOR THE PUBLIC OPENS IN JANUARY	The Advisory Council meets regularly to address statewide issues that impact the education of students with disabilities. Meetings are open and accessible to the public, and time is set aside on the agenda for public comment. Follow the link to learn more!	Each month the museum hosts a special morning designed for families of children, teenagers, young adults and adults who would benefit from a quieter, sensory-friendly and disability-adapted experience. Guests who are neurodiverse, autistic, or have other disabilities are welcome to participate in the activities such as open explorations of museum galleries, meet and greets, sensory shows, ASL interpreter services, sensory room, and more! Click "Go to Link" to register.
BIASC provides training and resources to eleven BI support groups statewide, ensuring essential emotional and peer support to survivors and their families. These groups create opportunities to connect, share experiences, and grow together. Whether in-person or virtual, these groups offer a welcoming space for everyone.	We want to pass along an excellent resource from A Special Needs Plan, INC. called The Family Advocate, a free guidebook that breaks down the essential steps in Special Needs Planning — from wills and guardianship, to Special Needs Trusts, ABLE accounts, and long-term care considerations. This guide offers clear, family-friendly explanations and real-world examples to help ensure a safe, secure future for your loved one.	When you’re grocery shopping, consider picking up a few extra non-perishable items and dropping them off in the red Mission Lexington barrel at The Arc of South Carolina (254 Corley Mill Rd.). Your donations directly support families in need.
The Blue Envelope Project is a grassroots effort to improve safety and communication between law enforcement and Autistic drivers in South Carolina. It advocates for a statewide program that provides key information in a clearly marked envelope during traffic stops.	Educating parents, professionals, and people with disabilities about effective alternatives to guardianship.	We're buidling something new and we need your help to shape the future. Email us for more details!
Don't miss out on this Mortgage Benefit Program for The Arc of South Carolina clients, volunteers, family members, and employees!

Join us for our annual MLK Day PB&J Sandwich-Making Competition, where volunteers come together to make hundreds of sandwiches for local shelters and families in need.Learn more at arcsc.org/mlk Use the link below to register:

Join the South Carolina Respite Coalition for Respite Awareness Day 2026 — a special event dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of respite care for family caregivers. Wednesday, February 11, 2026 South Carolina State House, Columbia, SC 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Join us at the SC State House at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 to let your voice be heard!

Their annual golf tournament raises funding for Oak Tree Farm, an affordable housing community for adults with autism and intellectual disabilities. $600/foursome includes entry, lunch and beverages, and a Hole Sponsorship! Join us for a great outing: 11 am Registration and 12 noon shotgun start.

We are excited to share this Save the Date for Lexington One SEPAC for Parent Connections - a special event dedicated to empowering special education families and students!

The Advisory Council meets regularly to address statewide issues that impact the education of students with disabilities. Meetings are open and accessible to the public, and time is set aside on the agenda for public comment. Follow the link to learn more!

When you’re grocery shopping, consider picking up a few extra non-perishable items and dropping them off in the red Mission Lexington barrel at The Arc of South Carolina (254 Corley Mill Rd.). Your donations directly support families in need.

The Blue Envelope Project is a grassroots effort to improve safety and communication between law enforcement and Autistic drivers in South Carolina. It advocates for a statewide program that provides key information in a clearly marked envelope during traffic stops.

Educating parents, professionals, and people with disabilities about effective alternatives to guardianship.

We're buidling something new and we need your help to shape the future. Email us for more details!

Don't miss out on this Mortgage Benefit Program for The Arc of South Carolina clients, volunteers, family members, and employees!