The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) welcomes the opportunity to share knowledge on aging, as well as the efforts of others to do the same in South Carolina. We are excited to inform others of these opportunities with our calendar of events. If your organization is hosting an event and would like to share the news on our calendars (SCDOA's agency website and GetCareSC), please complete the following submission form for review.
Upcoming Events
Events
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Increase the Peace – Consumer Skills Training
Date:July 15 — 16, 2024Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThis is a free training course. Build strategies to handle conflicts.
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Catawba Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors Meeting
Date:July 17, 2024Address:917 Standard St. Rock Hill, SC 29730Details:Education / GuidesThe Catawba Area Agency on Aging Board of Directors meeting is held quarterly to enhance the leadership role of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA). The The Regional Advisory Council (RAAC) shall carry out...
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Make Your Vote Count! – Consumer Advocacy Webinar
Date:July 17, 2024Details:Education / GuidesBe educated on laws and supports that apply to voting rights for people with disabilities.
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Smart Titling, Smooth Transitions: A Course on Beneficiary Designations
Date:July 17, 2024Address:309 East Main Street Lexington, SC 29072 (Lexington United Methodist Church)Details:Education / GuidesThe fate of your belongings after your passing hinges entirely on the level of preparation and planning you've undertaken. Explore the nuances of titling your assets, accurately designating...
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Equip Hangouts — July 18
Date:July 18, 2024Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyA topical discussion group for youth with disabilities to come and talk about our lives, achieving our goals, and sharing resources and knowledge.
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VAGAL Volunteer Training
Date:July 19, 2024Address:1301 Gervais Street, Suite 350 Columbia, SC 29201Details:Education / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe South Carolina Vulnerable Adult Guardian Ad Litem Program are seeking volunteers to advocate for those 18 years of age and older, with mental and/or physical impairments, who have been placed in...
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Disability Pride Night At Segra Park
Date:July 23, 2024Address:1640 Freed St Columbia, SC 29201 (Segra Park)Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesHealth / SafetyThe Columbia Fireflies are hosting Disability Pride Night at Segra Park on July 23 from 6-10 p.m.
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Dementia 201: Positive Interactions
Date:July 24, 2024Details:Alzheimer's / DementiaCaregiving / FamilyDementia 201: Positive Interactions is a free, 90-minute, live webinar providing best practices for caregivers and loved ones of people living with dementia.
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SC-Cater + Equip Virtual Reality Lab
Date:July 27, 2024Address:1530 Wheat Street Columbia, SC 29205 (Children's Center at USC)Details:Education / GuidesCome join us for loads of fun playing with different robots, drones, Virtual Reality (VR) headsets, and video games.
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Midlands Community Resource Fair
Date:July 31, 2024Address:2101 Walker Solomon Way Columbia, SC 29204Details:Caregiving / FamilyEducation / GuidesCome discover community resources at the Midlands Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Charles R. Drew Wellness Center, located at 2101 Walker Solomon Way...