CoastalLIFE First Day of Classes
2025-08-20 | SC
First day of Classes.

ClemsonLIFE First Day of Classes
2025-08-20 | SC

Lexington School District 2
2025-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lexington School District 2 Education Center, 3205 Platt Springs Rd, West Columbia, SC, 29170, United States
Please join us for the Lexington School District 2 Transition Fair on Monday, September 5:30 – 7pm.

WinthropLIFE First Day of Classes
2025-08-25 17:00 - 23:30 | SC

CoastalLIFE Open House - Sept. 10 (Virtual)
2025-09-10 18:00 | SC
Link to September 10 event:
Topic: CoastalLIFE Open House
Time: Sep 10, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ccuchants.zoom.us/j/4356917819?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 435 691 7819
Passcode: [REDACTED]

CarolinaLIFE Open House (Virtual Event)
2025-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | SC
Our Open House event is Virtual! This event will take place on September 10 from 6-7 pm (EST).
Registration opens August 1st.

WinthropLIFE Open House (Virtual)
2025-09-18 18:30 - 19:30 | SC
Winthrop LIFE’s Virtual Open House September 18 6:30 pm
Link:
https://winthrop-edu.zoom.us/j/93626289376?pwd=[REDACTED]

CharlestonLIFE Virtual Info Session
2025-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Charleston, 66 George St, Charleston, SC, 29424, United States
Registration link for Virtual Information Session:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ONSF4rrbTEqUHFk7pCLerPhpFre9aX5Bv0sZFe7xgAVUNE5GUkJDQkJJWUVDR05VOUgwRUxZTFkxRSQlQCN0PWcu
Looking for the right college program? Our live, hour-long virtual info sessions – led by our Associate Director for Admissions and Enrollment – are the perfect way to learn more about CharlestonLIFE™. Whether you’re a prospective student, a parent, or an educational consultant, you’ll get answers to your questions and a deeper look at our four-year program. We look forward to connecting with you!

CoastalLIFE Open House - Sept. 23 (Virtual) 6 pm
2025-09-23 18:00 | SC
September 23
Topic: Virtual Open House
Time: Sep 23, 2025 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://ccuchants.zoom.us/j/98704129470?pwd=[REDACTED]

Richland Area Community Resource Night
2025-09-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Richland Two Institute of Innovation, 763 Fashion Drive, Columbia, SC, 29229, United States
Please join us for the Richland Area Community Resource Night on Wednesday, September 30th from 6-7:30 pm.
This event serves as a networking opportunity aimed at supporting transition students and their families as they prepare for life after high school. Attendees will have the chance to explore various programs available within the community. We encourage you to share this information with friends and family who may be interested, and we look forward to your participation.

WinthropLIFE 2026-27 Application
2025-10-01 08:00 - 2026-01-15 17:00 | SC
Apply here: https://apply.winthrop.edu/apply/?sr=6628ae5f-f28b-4212-84c6-3d047351a46f
Admissions Criteria

A documented intellectual disability with IQ between 45-75
Age 18-25 at the time of admission
Motivated to learn and benefit from participation in the WinthropLIFE Program
Does not display significant maladaptive behaviors that would require extensive behavioral support from others
Must be able to transverse the university campus with minimal adult supervision
Demonstrates communication skills adequate to interact on the WU campus
Demonstrates socially acceptable behavior that allows a favorable experience on the WU campus
Expresses interest in living and working as independently as possible in their community after completing the WinthropLIFE program
Transportation to and from campus is the responsibility of the participant and his/her caregivers

CharlestonLIFE Open House
2025-10-04 | Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center, 58 Coming St, Charleston, SC, 29424, United States
CharestonLIFE invites prospective students, their families, educators and other interested parties to visit the College of Charleston and learn about our program to see if we are the right fit for you.
Event Highlights:

Chance to meet the CharlestonLIFE™ team
Panels with current College of Charleston students involved with the program
Opportunities to meet professors from different departments who work with students in the program

This event is an excellent opportunity for you to get to know us, and for us to get to know you!
Contact Name: Georgianna May

Contact Phone Number: 843.953.4849

Contact Email: charlestonlife@charleston.edu

CharlestonLIFE Open House
2025-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 | SC
OPEN HOUSE & INFORMATION SESSIONS
We look forward to meeting you.
Welcome to the College of Charleston!
We invite prospective students, their families, educators, and other interested parties to visit the College of Charleston and learn about our program to see if we are the right fit for you. We have two open house events annually, one in the fall and one in the spring.
Upcoming Open House Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Event Highlights:

Meet the CharlestonLIFE™ team
Panels with current College of Charleston students involved with the program
Opportunities to meet professors from different departments who work with students in the program

This event is an excellent opportunity for you to get to know us, and for us to get to know you!
Registration form

USC AikenLIFE Open House - Oct. 4
2025-10-04 10:00 - 17:00 | SC
During an Open House session, you can expect to hear from a USCA LIFE staff member about our program offerings, financial aid opportunities, and you will have an opportunity to ask questions.

CoastalLIFE Open House - Oct. 9 (Virtual) 6 pm
2025-10-09 18:00 | SC
October 9 link: https://ccuchants.zoom.us/j/94919472985?pwd=[REDACTED]…#success

USC AikenLIFE Open House (Virtual)
2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00 | SC
Please register here for USC AikenLIFE’s Virtual Open House on Oct 11:
https://usca.edu/departments/usca-life/visit-us/

Transition Alliance of South Carolina (TASC) Conference
2025-10-20 08:00 - 2025-10-21 17:00 | Greenville, SC
Transition & Dropout Prevention
Programming And Resources
For South Carolina Educators
Supporting teachers, increasing graduation rates, enhancing transition programming, and improving post-school outcomes for youth with disabilities.
Welcome to the official website for the South Carolina Transition Conference! We invite you to join the Transition Alliance of South Carolina in Greenville, South Carolina, October 20th-21st, for two days of insightful educational content and valuable networking opportunities. Attendees can expect to collaborate with state and local partners to advance best practices in post-secondary transition and dropout prevention. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with experts, share knowledge, and connect with professionals dedicated to making a difference.
Additionally, on October 22nd, we will host an optional half-day Team Planning Summit to provide you with an opportunity to work with your team to set goals for the coming year. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your work and contribute to the future of transition and dropout prevention. Click on the boxes below to learn more about each aspect of this conference, and to register!

State of the Arts (SOTA) Conference
2025-10-20 08:00 - 2025-10-22 17:00 | Syracuse, NY
The State of the Art Conference (SOTA) provides opportunities for colleges, universities, researchers, program staff, parents and self-advocates to learn about the current state of research and practice in the field of inclusive postsecondary/higher education, and to network with each other. Conference speakers include faculty and staff from postsecondary education initiatives, parents, self-advocates, and other experts—sharing effective practices and leading group discussions.
View 2025 Draft Schedule

Register Now on Whova
2025 Registration Rates
SOTA General Attendee: $600 (early bird rate of $550 until September 1)
SOTA Reviewer: $550 (early bird rate of $500 until September 1)
SOTA Family Member: $400
SOTA Graduate Student Rate: $125
SLC (Student Leadership): $100

SELECTING THE RIGHT TICKET OPTION:

SOTA Attendee Ticket: Typically for presenters, reviewers, IPSE professionals, or self-advocates. (*PLEASE NOTE: Reviewers can use the discount code emailed to them at checkout.)
SOTA Family Member Ticket: Typically for family members of current/future/past IPSE students, or self-advocates
Graduate Student Ticket: For current graduate students only.
Student Leadership Conference Ticket: Typically current/future/past IPSE students or self-advocates
College Fair Exhibitor Ticket: For Inclusive Higher Education programs from accredited colleges or universities that would like to table at the Inclusive College Fair. Those who plan to attend conference sessions should also select the SOTA Attendee ticket option.

PRE-CONFERENCE TICKET OPTIONS
This year, SOTA is offering three pre-conference sessions on Monday, October 20 from 1pm-4pm. Descriptions and costs for registration are below. During registration for the general conference, you can select your choice to add it to your order. If you need more time to decide, you can return at a later date and purchase this ticket as a separate order.
Just discovering inclusive higher ed? We have new deep-dives for families and beginner staff, as well as a dedicated VR workshop for programs:
IPSE 101 for Families
Sponsored by: Inclusive Postsecondary Education Association
Audience: Families
Focus: Introduction to college programs for students with intellectual disability for families and students who are planning to attend college. The session will include how to search for a program with the right fit, how to apply for financial aid and other funding, and how to prepare in K-12. The session will conclude with advice on how to get the most out of the college fair and a review of the SOTA agenda to help attendees plan which sessions to attend.
Cost: Free, must register for location details.
IPSE 101 for New Program Staff
Sponsored by: Inclusive Postsecondary Education Association
Audience: New program staff
Focus: Provide new staff with an introduction to the national landscape of inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) and IPSE terms, policies, practices, and resources. The session will conclude with a review of the SOTA Conference agenda to help attendees plan which sessions to attend.
Cost: $100
VR-IPSE Partnerships
Hosted by: Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network
Audience: Program staff and representatives from their state or local VR
Focus: Training on building partnerships and a working session for program staff and VR representatives to develop plans for further collaboration. Builds on new resources developed through the Think College Employment Partnerships Workgroup and the VR Workgroup.
Cost: $100

There are limited General Conference Scholarships available. Priority will be given to first time attendees who are self advocates, and their families. Click here to apply.

ClemsonLIFE Open House (In Person Event)
2025-10-25 09:00 - 17:00 | SC
October 25, 2025 and March 7, 2026
Fall Open House registration will open September 1, 2025. Once registration is closed, you are welcome to email clemsonlife@clemson.edu to be added to the waitlist.
Spring Open House registration will open February 1, 2026. Once registration is closed, you are welcome to email clemsonlife@clemson.edu to be added to the waitlist.

CharlestonLIFE Virtual Information Session
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Charleston, 66 George St, Charleston, SC, 29424, United States

Midlands LIFE Open House
2025-11-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Columbia, SC, 316 S Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
Midlands LIFE Open House Registration link: https://www.midlandstech.edu/midlandslife
Thank you for your interest in the MidlandsLIFE program! The Open House will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 5:00PM at Midlands Technical College-Beltline Campus. Please register for the event by completing and submitting this form. After you have registered, you will receive an email confirming your registration and with additional details for the event.

Road to Possibilities – An Opportunity Fair 2026
2026-02-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Greenville, SC
This event is Thursday, February 5, 2026; 5-8pm at the University Center of Greenville (formerly McAlister Square), 225 S. Pleasantburg Road.
Please contact Lara Ceisel lara@barbarastonefoundation.org for event information!

SCIPSEC Pre-Conference Event
2026-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Myrtle Beach, SC, 100 Chanticleer Dr., E. Conway, 29528, United States
Please use this form to register for the sessions you will attend on February 26, 2026. These sessions are each part of the SC Inclusive Postsecondary Education Consortium (SCIPSEC) Pre-Conference Event: Understanding & Preparing Students with IDD for Postsecondary Education. Representatives from each of the 6 IPSE programs in SC will be actively presenting and available to answer questions during this event.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEvNP0kmvIHvkIhpqOYZI-3bvpo_x34Lx4a_zZOKxdEwMpzg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110783395776334772821

CarolinaLIFE Spring 2026 Open House Event
2026-02-27 09:00 - 14:00 | Columbia, SC, 316 S Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
Join us for CarolinaLIFE’s Spring Open House on February 27th at 9:00 am!
9:00 am Welcome! Get to Know CarolinaLIFE • 10:30 am CarolinaLIFE: Commonly Asked Questions • 11:00 am Tour • 12:00 pm Lunch • 1:00 pm CarolinaLIFE Student Panel • 2:00 pm Departure

Spaces are limited. Registration closes on February 20th at 5:00pm or once spaces are filled! Please reach out to Carolinalife@sc.eduwith any questions!
Please use the below link to register for our Spring Information Day! (The link is also embedded in the Link Tree page above).
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=GUsqSzXRDkKLsrHNI4mYzB-HAv1JqNhMtqgMhVflm11UQTRaOTYzWTRSTjVOTEYwTFU5TjMxOENYMS4u

This link below is for the CarolinaLIFE main link tree page. Check out all things CarolinaLIFE here!
https://linktr.ee/carolinalife

Clemson Open House - March 7th
2026-03-07 09:00 - 14:00 | Clemson, SC, 219 Perimeter Rd, Clemson, SC, 29634, United States
The next Open House will take place at Clemson University from 9:00-2:00 on Saturday, March 7th.
Registration is required, but full at this time. During the Open House, you will hear from a variety of perspectives, including classroom instructors, employment instructors, residential staff who live alongside our students in the dorms, parents, ClemsonLIFE students, and traditional Clemson students who volunteer with the program. This experience provides a rich, in-depth understanding of the ClemsonLIFE program.

USCA LIFE - Open House 3/21/2026
2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Aiken, SC, Aiken, SC, 29801, United States
Please join us for our Spring USCA LIFE Open House on Saturday, March 21st, 2026 @ 10:00 AM.
We invite you to join us at an open house for the USCA LIFE program. USCA LIFE (Learning is For Everyone) is a comprehensive initiative designed to provide students with intellectual disabilities with the opportunity to experience college life in a supportive and inclusive environment.
During an Open House session, you can expect to hear from a USCA LIFE staff member about our program offerings, financial aid opportunities, and you will have an opportunity to ask questions.
During an in-person visit, you will take a walking tour of campus (golf-cart option available for those who need mobility assistance).
Virtual Open Houses will conclude with a virtual tour of the dorms and campus. See the link below to register.
https://www.usca.edu/departments/usca-life/visit-us/
Direct registration link: https://uscaiken.formstack.com/forms/open_house_registration_usca_life

Hopes & Dreams Conference
2026-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Richland Two Institute of Innovation, 763 Fashion Drive, Columbia, SC, 29229, United States
Hopes & Dreams
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
R2i2 Conference Center
763 Fashion Dr, Columbia, SC 29229

Family Connection’s annual Hopes & Dreams Conference brings together parents, students, professionals, exhibitors, and sponsors for a day of learning and collaboration!

College of Charleston - CharlestonLIFE Spring Open House
2026-03-28 01:00 - 17:30 | Charleston, 66 George St, Charleston, SC, 29424, United States
Please join us for the Charleston LIFE Open House on March 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
See the link below; the link to register is embedded in the link on the website listed below.
https://charleston.edu/charleston-life/open-house/index.php?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRzdgPokDlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAae1BJU24Wdz1LlOUEFCuoZGhgnXQXfPiQcU4Bh3CqYQBgCwgLtG5GXXsZ9nSA_aem_Xobelsf9jvPwP2eiNT1qQQ

Parent Connections - Lexington 1 SEPAC
2026-03-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Meadow Glen Middle School, 440 Ginny Ln, Lexington, SC, 29072, United States
This is event will take place on March 28, 2026 at Meadow Glen Middle School in Lexington School District One.

Autism Connect
2026-04-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Columbia, SC, 316 S Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States
This event will take place at the Columbia Convention Center.
