The Family Resource Center for Disabilities and Special Needs, Inc. is a not for profit organization located in Charleston, South Carolina, providing information services throughout the Lowcountry. The Family Resource Center was organized to promote opportunities for learning, inclusion, and … [Read more...] about What We Do
Special Education – A Crash Course
Parents should be prepared to participate in the important decision making processes that guide their child’s Individual Education Program. This handout is designed to provide a review of the essential elements in obtaining and understanding the special education services available for children with … [Read more...] about Special Education – A Crash Course
Free Lending Library
The FRC offers free access to a comprehensive catalog of resource materials. Items available for loan include books, audio and video cassette tapes, articles, journals, and a variety of training curricula. The FRC library contains topics related to specific disabilities, self-advocacy issues, … [Read more...] about Free Lending Library
Programs and Agencies
State Department of Education: Special Education Marlene Metts, Director State Department of Education Office of Exceptional Children 1429 Senate Street, Room 808 Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 734-8806 E-mail: mametts@ed.sc.gov Web: https://www.myscschools.com Programs for Infants and Toddlers … [Read more...] about Programs and Agencies
State and Local Representatives
Senator Jim DeMint (D) WASHINGTON, DC 167 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-6121 Fax: (202) 224-4293 South Carolina residents may call, toll free, 1-800-922-8503 E-mail: senator@demint.senate.gov Web: https://demint.senate.gov CHARLESTON, SC 112 Custom House 200 … [Read more...] about State and Local Representatives
The Parent’s Manual on Special Education Services
This Manual covers a wide variety of topics related to educating children and youth with disabilities. The Manual includes information on education laws, early intervening services, special education programs, dispute resolution, and effective advocacy practices. A section of the Manual provides key … [Read more...] about The Parent’s Manual on Special Education Services
