SC Dept of Disabilities and Special Needs held inaugural Autism Connect 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– On Tuesday, South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs held its inaugural event called “Autism Connect 2024” at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center.

The resource fair is a collaboration with USC’s “Carolina Autism Neurodevelopment Research Center”.

Over 50 exhibitors and nearly 30 different presentations were provided to guests in attendance.

Autism Division Director Stephanie Turner says they expected around 500 people but over 650 showed up looking for support and guidance.

Turner says DDSN is always there to help and if you have any questions to reach out to them.