BHDD Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

06/04/2026

The BHDD Whitten Regional Center is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)!

📅 June 11, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
✅ On-site interviews
✅ Excellent benefits
✅ Referral bonus available

If you know someone who is compassionate, enjoys helping others, and is looking for a rewarding career, please encourage them to apply and attend. We look forward to meeting our future team members!

06/03/2026

Pockets Full of Sunshine invites families to enjoy a free and inclusive event held at the beachfront at The Marriott Vacation Club International’s SurfWatch Resort in Hilton Head, South Carolina. This annual event gives all community members, no matter their age or ability, the opportunity to enjoy the beach in a safe and inclusive setting. Activities will include paddle boarding, boogie boarding, surfing, beach games, and relaxation. Lifeguards and volunteers will be included in the event to ensure a safe environment for all. Adult/caregiver supervision is required for all attendees. Shuttles from the parking lot to the beach will be provided. Beach access is wheelchair accessible.

Registration is required, visit https://www.pocketsfullofsun.org/events/funinthesun to learn more about the event.

06/03/2026

South Carolina Respite Coalition offers free Caregiver training. See details below.

Did you know- SCRC manages a FREE Caregiver-Centered Online Training for Respite Care Providers!
Click on the link for more information:
https://www.screspitecoalition.org/national-respite-care-provider-training/

05/27/2026

Collaboration changes everything. 🤝 Our brand-new BHDD-OIDD overview video, "Making a Difference," is officially live!

This video highlights how we help individuals with disabilities access the critical supports they need to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives.

Know Someone Who Needs Support?

If you are working with someone who may benefit from BHDD-OIDD services, don't wait to connect them with the right resources:
📞 Call the eligibility screening line: 1-800-289-7012

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

05/26/2026

Wheel to Surf will take place on Saturday, May 30th at 30th Avenue South in Atlantic Beach. There are spots available for consumers interested in surfing. Volunteers are always welcome and encouraged.

Surfers and Volunteers, please register at https://www.cognitoforms.com/AdaptiveSurfProject2/May30thWtS30thAveSouthAtlanticBeach

All surfers will be contacted via email with a tentative "surf time," but should plan to arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes early to check in and get ready.

TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE -
Surfers - please come at minimum 30/45 minutes prior to your assigned surf time.
-7 AM - Set Up
-8:30 AM - Welcome & Team Formation
-9 AM to 2 PM - Surf Sessions
-2 PM - Lunch by City of Atlantic Beach
-2:45 PM - Clean Up
-After Party TBA

05/22/2026

What an incredible day at our Spring Market!

This event was all about celebrating and uplifting our disability community by showcasing the amazing businesses, creativity, and talent within it. From delicious baked goods and beautiful plants to handcrafted items, clothing, jewelry, and so much more, every table had something unique to offer.

The disability community is filled with entrepreneurs, artists, creators, and small business owners who deserve to be seen, supported, and included. Events like this are a reminder that inclusion belongs everywhere, especially in our local markets and community events.

Thank you to everyone who came out to shop, support, and connect with our vendors. Your support means more than you know.

As you plan future markets, festivals, and vendor events, remember to include disability-owned and disability-led businesses. Our community has so much to offer, and we’re proud to help create spaces where those talents can shine.

05/13/2026

Join HEART Inclusive Arts Community for their first-ever narrative dance performance. Starring the HEARTists and featuring professional dancers from around Charleston, and live music.

Performances live at The Venue MTP
Free Parking on Site!
General Admission seating.
For Wheelchair Accessible seats, kindly select one (1) "Wheelchair Accessible Seat" ticket per guest using a wheelchair or mobility aid (needing accessible seating). Select "General Admission" tickets for all other guests in the party.

For more information and purchase tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wonderland-tickets-1986321384732

05/06/2026

Join Colleton C.A.R.E.S for their second annual community shower of information & "Blow Out Bullying"! This will be a meeting of resources, connections, free items, and valuable information for children and families in Colleton County!

05/06/2026

We are looking for some talented DSPs at the Midlands Regional Center.

Mark your calendar! BHDD Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD OIDD) is hosting an on-site hiring event with interviews and same day job offers May 14 in Columbia. BHDD OIDD Midlands Regional Center is seeking Direct Support Professionals at all levels — including entry-level opportunities.
Competitive pay, great benefits and a rewarding career path await. View available careers: https://bit.ly/4poEZ0C.

05/04/2026

At OIDD, our hearts are full of gratitude for the nurses who walk alongside our consumers every day. To us, you are more than healthcare providers; you are the steady hands and compassionate hearts that protect our most vulnerable. Your nurture is a gift, and your care is quite simply a godsend to this agency

National Nurses Week 2026 is celebrated from Wednesday, May 6 through Tuesday, May 12, concluding on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. This week honors nurses’ essential roles as caregivers, leaders, educators, and advocates, highlighting their impact on patients, families, and communities.