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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.


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