Challenge to IDEA and Civil Rights Functions
June 16, 2026, Rockville, M.D. — The Autism Society of America opposes the Department of Education’s Interagency Agreements (IAAs) to transfer the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), including Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) functions, to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and to move the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
THANK YOU
To Ron Searl and his fellow Knight of Columbus of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Simpsonville for its generous donation of $6,8885.00 to the Autism Society of South Carolina, on May 18, 2026.
Your support helps us continue our mission of serving individuals with autism and their families across South Carolina.
The South Carolina Autism Society also strongly advocates with state and federal governments to pass legislation to provide the services necessary for Autistic people to live fully. Our mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.
How can you help?
Donate to support our programs and services, sign up to volunteer at our events, or reach out to us and find out what programs might be most helpful to you. No matter what you need, The South Carolina Autism Society can get you started. For more information, please call 803.750.6988; email: scas@scautism.org
May 18, 2026, Ron Searl, Knights of Columbus, Simpsonville, SC Present donation to the Autism Society of South Carolina
Back to School Bash July 17, 2026
If you can donate supplies, please drop them off May 22- June 26
Autism Society of South Carolina office
806 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 (803)750.6988
School Supplies Will Be Given Out at the Event
2026 Officers and New Directors Announced
Columbia, SC -November 17, 2025 — At its Annual Meeting, the Autism Society of South Carolina (SCAS) approved its slate of nominees for the 2026 Officers and At-Large Members of the Board of Directors. The newly approved 2026 Board leadership is as follows:
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In The News.
2026 Program Services and Marketing Survey
The Autism Society of South Carolina [affectionately known as “SCAS”] requests your assistance by completing this survey to help the organization best organize plans for future services of interest. The purpose of this survey is to gather information from parents, self-advocates, and those in the Autism community, to address training, services, and other support needs.
ASD and Higher Education
Board member, Melanie Wiley Gail works at her lab desk in the Health Clinical Sciences Building as an MUSC student pursuing her MD and doctorate while representing the autism community.
Volunteer opportunities.
SCAS offers opportunities for persons that would be interested in donating their time to help us work towards our mission to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. The volunteer opportunities include but are not limited to awareness, fundraising, conferences, mentoring, office, outreach and training.
Please contact our office if you would be interested in becoming a volunteer. Our office number is (803) 750-6988. Someone may conduct an intake screening to find out what areas in which you would like to help.
**The South Carolina Autism Society (SCAS) does not endorse or recommend any specific products, services, providers, camps, or other programs. Therefore, appearance on this list cannot be construed as an endorsement or recommendation. SCAS provides this information for informational purposes and the convenience of its consumers
Contact Us
Please fill out the form below to submit a question or comment or to be added to our mailing lists. You can also call us at 803-750-6988 or visit our office at 806 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
Specialized License Plate
The Autism Society South Carolina sponsors a license plate via the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. The license plate is available to all residents across the state of South Carolina for a fee of ($30.00) dollars every two years. You will need to continue paying for your regular motor vehicle registration fee.
Proceeds from the “Autism Awareness” license plate sales will be used for advocacy, education, information, and referral services.