South Carolina Association of the Deaf, Inc.

06/18/2026

SC Primary Run Off Elections-What you need to know. Today is the last day of early voting. Election Day is Tuesday, June 23, 2026 with polls open from 7am to 7pm. Visit https://scvotes.gov/ for ASL videos, check your polling place, view your sample ballot and review photo ID requirements.

06/17/2026

Join us at the 2026 Back to School Bash!
In addition to community resources, family activities, and free school supplies, families can attend two free educational workshops designed to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing thrive at school and beyond.
🎓 9:30 AM — IEP 101: One Thing to Know Before School Starts
Presented by Kelli Graham from Beginnings SC
💪 10:00 AM — Raising Confident Self-Advocates (At Any Age)
Presented by Holly May, All Access Counseling
These sessions are a great opportunity to gain practical information, ask questions, and connect with other families.
👉 Registration is encouraged! Knowing how many children to expect helps us prepare enough school supplies, giveaways, and accommodations for everyone attending.
Family registration:
https://beginningssc.wufoo.com/forms/m1dkssil0h0c6aa/
📅 July 25, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM–11:30 AM
📍 Seven Oaks Park, Columbia, SC

Join us at the 2026 Back to School Bash!

In addition to community resources, family activities, and free school supplies, families can attend two free educational workshops designed to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing thrive at school and beyond.

🎓 9:30 AM — IEP 101: One Thing to Know Before School Starts
Presented by Kelli Graham from Beginnings SC

💪 10:00 AM — Raising Confident Self-Advocates (At Any Age)
Presented by Holly May, All Access Counseling

These sessions are a great opportunity to gain practical information, ask questions, and connect with other families.

👉 Registration is encouraged! Knowing how many children to expect helps us prepare enough school supplies, giveaways, and accommodations for everyone attending.

Family registration:
https://beginningssc.wufoo.com/forms/m1dkssil0h0c6aa/

📅 July 25, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM–11:30 AM
📍 Seven Oaks Park, Columbia, SC

06/15/2026

Sharing from Carolina Social of the Deaf.
July 11, 2026 10:00 AM - until??
Cookout at Gibson Pond Park
241 Gibson Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
See all information on the flyer. If you have any questions, please contact one of the hosts listed on the flyer.

06/12/2026

Chautauqua History Comes Alive-ASL Interpreted Shows
Spartanburg County Public Library, 151 South Church St, Spartanburg, SC. Must register here: https://historycomesalive.org/

06/12/2026

If you're a 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗳 who loves the work and wants to do it alongside a team that takes the whole-child seriously, 𝙬𝙚'𝙙 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪.

Carter Hears! is accepting applications for 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙛 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 2026–2027 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙨:
- Columbia, SC
- York, SC
- Berkeley, SC
- Charlotte, NC
- Lowndes County, GA
- Virtual (NC Certified)

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀! 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
𝘠𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘥𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬, not isolated in it. There's a team behind you.
𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦-𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩. We built our model around it.
Our sister company, Quill Model®, brings 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 that keeps professionals growing.
You 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘏𝘏 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 at every level.

𝗜𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝘄𝗲'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

Apply at www.carterhears.com/pulse-praise

06/10/2026

SC VR Resource Fair-Greenville, SC
June 8, 2026

06/04/2026

Aiken, SC! SCAD Board Road Tour Meet & Greet Cookout
Saturday, June 27, 2026
12 PM - 4 PM
Smith Hazel Shelter 1
400 Kershaw St
Aiken, SC 29801

06/03/2026

Join us Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 9:00 AM–11:30 AM at Seven Oaks Park in Columbia for the 11th Annual Back to School Bash for children, adults, and families impacted by hearing loss.

This FREE event will include:
• Free school supplies
• Community vendors and resources
• Information on communication access, language, educational supports, emergency support, and assistive technology
• Opportunities to connect with other D/HH families and professionals

Hosted in partnership with Beginnings SC, SC Association of the Deaf, SC Hands & Voices, SC DPH/First Sound, SC School for the Deaf and Blind, and the Irmo Fire Department.

Family registration: https://beginningssc.wufoo.com/forms/m1dkssil0h0c6aa/

Questions? Contact Executive Director Preston Trippe at [email protected].

06/03/2026

VR Resource Fair on June 8, 2026!
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
105 Parkins Mill Rd
Greenville, SC 29607