About US
DHH/DB Building Bridges Conference will be a yearly conference that families in the state of South Carolina (or out of state) with children who are D/deaf, hard-of-hearing, DeafBlind, DeafPlus look forward to attending. Families are able to gather information and build relationships within the DHH/DB/DP community.
Organized by:
A parent-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting SC families of children who are D/deaf or hard of hearing. We are unbiased about communication methodologies and believe that families can make the best choices for their child if they have access to good information and support.
Website: www.schandsandvoices.org
We believe that all children, specifically children with hearing loss, reach their potential in academic, social, emotional, functional, and spiritual avenues through conducive learning environments.
Website: www.carterhears.com
BEGINNINGS-SC provides parents and professionals valuable technical information, emotional support, resources, and referrals to appropriate organizations.
Website: beginningssc.org
The SC School for the Deaf and the Blind is the state's specialized school for students who are deaf or blind. The school serves students from throughout the state on its main campus in Spartanburg and through its statewide outreach programs.
Website: www.scsdb.org
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is here to help those who live, work, learn or play in the Palmetto State. Including, South Carolina DHEC operating the early hearing detection and intervention program called First Sound.
website: https://scdhec.gov/health/child-teen-health/early-childhood-health/newborn-hearing-identifying-problems-early
It is the mission of the South Carolina Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (SC RID) to provide local forums and an organizational structure for the continued growth and development of the profession of signed language interpretation. SC RID serves as an essential local arena for its members to pursue excellence.
Website: www.southcarolinarid.org
The mission of the South Carolina Deaf/Hard of Hearing Education Partnership is to improve the quality of education for students, birth through young adulthood, who are deaf/hard of hearing in South Carolina so that they can achieve successful outcomes.
Website: https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/special-education-services/programs-and-initiatives-p-i/student-supports/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-education-partnership/
All students graduate prepared for success in college, careers, and citizenship. By 2022, districts will have available a system of personalized and digital learning that supports students in a safe learning environment to meet the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate.
website: https://ed.sc.gov/
The South Carolina Association of the Deaf (SCAD) is a non-profit statewide organization working with and for the South Carolina Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. SCAD is the state affiliate of National Association of the Deaf (NAD). SCAD focuses on promoting the equal treatment of Deaf and Hard of Hearing citizens in areas of education, employment, legislation, healthcare, and other fields.
website: www.sc-deaf.org
MUSC is South Carolina's only comprehensive academic health system. Our purpose is to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through our vision to lead health innovation for the lives we touch.
website: https://web.musc.edu/