With hearts brimming with hope and an unshakeable spirit of determination, we are overjoyed to unveil a monumental step in our steadfast journey toward inclusion and empowerment—the inaugural gathering of the Client Advisory Council at the Cherokee County Disabilities and Special Needs Board, set for Monday, April 14th, 2025. This council is far more than

    April holds a special significance as Autism Awareness Month, a heartfelt initiative that was officially proclaimed in 1970 by the National Autism Society (NAS). This month is not merely a time for reflection; it sparks a passionate call to elevate awareness about autism, ignite funding for vital research, and foster a profound understanding

For an astonishing 53 years, the Cherokee County Disabilities and Special Needs Board has poured its heart and soul into transforming the lives of individuals—both children and adults—bravely facing the trials of intellectual and physical disabilities in our cherished Blacksburg, Cherokee, Greenville, Spartanburg, Union, and York counties. With an unyielding spirit and deep compassion, we

Most children will learn to read, no matter what method is used to teach them. But unless they receive special help, at least 20 percent of them cannot master this simple task that the rest of us take for granted. Their difficulty is painfully obvious when they try to read out loud. Children with reading

This research contributes to the literature on obesity by including disability as a demographic in assessing the burden of obesity. Because of the high prevalence of disability among those who are obese, public health programs should consider the needs of those with disabilities when designing obesity prevention and treatment programs.