SC Hands & Voices (SCHV) is a non-profit parent-led organization that supports families with children who are D/deaf, hard-of-hearing (DHH), or deaf/blind (DB). SCHV is expanding its family support services by co-hosting the 2nd Biannual D/deaf, hard-of-hearing, Deaf Blind, Deaf Plus Family Conference on February 21-22, 2025.
We Need You!
South Carolina Hands & Voices knows at least 300 families in the state (not including surrounding state families) who need education and support. You have the expertise, resources, products and services.
We need speakers, sponsors and exhibitors. Can you deliver a presentation, offer financial support or exhibit with a booth to share information on these or others related to Deaf/hard-of-hearing and Deaf/blind services?
parent-to-parent emotional support
family-modeling to learn skills
self-advocacy tools
legislative matters and/or service policies
technology trends or advancements
resources for young adults 18-25
resources to enable families to make good decisions and take ownership of choices and outcomes
Your participation will help bridge the gap between SC families and the resources and services they need. Please (1) review the exhibitor/sponsorship packet via Canva (HERE) or via pdf HERE. for benefit details and (2) complete exhibitor/sponsorship Google registration form (HERE) or view via pdf HERE, and (3) make payments via mail, zelle, or paypal links below.
Select Early Bird Rates through 10/31/2024.
Questions?
Please contact Jocelyn Ross, President of SCHV at 803-999-7587 or schvconference@gmail.com .
Thank you to our 2025 EXHIBITORS:
Regional Early Acquisition of Language (REAL) South
Amplify Life - SC Equipment Distribution
South Carolina Library - Talking Book
Beginnings SC
Disability Rights
Advanced Bionics
Carter Hears
SC School for the Deaf and Blind
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB)
SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department
Thank you to our 2025 SPONSORS:
SC Department of Public Health
Diamond Sponsor
Regional Early Acquisition of Language (REAL) South -
Platinum Sponsor and Badge Sponsor
Amplify Life - SC Equipment Distribution -
Gold Sponsor
Junior League of Columbia, Inc. DIAD
Breakfast and Snack Sponsor, Volunteer Support
South Carolina State Museum -
Bag Sponsor
South Carolina Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (SCRID) -
Parent Registration Scholarships (3)