UNDERSERVED PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM: “Youth Photo Hour” is offered at MUSC Wellness Center. This program is for numerous underserved communities. Take fun pictures while learning the fundamentals of photography. Eligible groups must complete an application and be chartered by an organization or sponsor. E-mail fischbac@musc.edu for an application.

THERAPEUTIC BASKETBALL for ages 8 and older is 9–11 a.m. is through March 6 at the R.L. Jones Center. Special Olympics basketball for all ages and all abilities. Promotes recreation, competition and friendships.
Cost is $28. For more information call 884-2528.

THERAPEUTIC SWIMMING for ages 8 and older is 9–11 a.m. is through April 29 at the R.L. Jones Center. Special Olympics swim team for all ages and all abilities. Promotes recreation, competition and friendships.
Cost is $35. For more information call 884-2528.

PARENT-TO-PARENT SUPPORT provides emotional support and assurance through a careful match to referred parents. For more information visit www.familyconnectionsc.org or contact Meagan Labriola at 556-5010 or meaganlabriola@familyconnectionsc.org.

KID CONNECTION, an interactive sibling workshop, uses fun activities and trained professionals to encourage children to explore their feelings and shows them how to handle difficult situations that may arise. For more information visit www.familyconnectionsc.org or contact Meagan Labriola at 556-5010 or meaganlabriola@familyconnectionsc.org.

RESPITE SERVICES program offers parents time away from care giving to refresh and reenergize. For more information visit www.familyconnectionsc.org or contact Meagan Labriola at 556-5010 or meaganlabriola@familyconnectionsc.org.

PROJECT BREATHE EASY provides education and support to families who have children with asthma. For more information visit www.familyconnectionsc.org or contact Meagan Labriola at 556-5010 or meaganlabriola@familyconnectionsc.org.

A RESPITE CHILDCARE PROGRAM for children with special needs is offered the last Saturday of each month from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Charleston Bible Church, 524 Arlington Drive in West Ashley. Parents of children any age with any disability can drop their kids off for a free night of childcare. Activities include therapeutic dogs, movies, crafts and music. For information, call Peggy Carr at 224-1817.

ADAPTIVE GARDENS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY offers recreational horticultural classes on a working organic farm. For information call 843-887-3500 or e-mail info@adaptivegardens.org or visit www.adaptivegardens.org.

THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS AREA 6 offers year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons 8 and older with intellectual disabilities. Visit so-sc.org. Call 795-6226 or e-mail LucySwaffield@bellsouth.net for more information.

THE DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF THE LOWCOUNTRY offers programs such as Moms’ Night Out and Youth Group, as well as social events, resources, and educational opportunities. Visit www.dsalowcountry.org.

THE CHARLESTON MIRACLE LEAGUE gives children ages 5 to 18 with special needs (i.e. mental and/or physical challenges) the opportunity to play baseball, for free, in formally organized league at a state-of-the-art complex built specifically for them. In addition, the CML teaches volunteers of all ages, who typically serve as buddies for our players, the value of giving back to others and their community. Visit www.charlestonmiracleleague.org.

THE SUMMERVILLE MIRACLE LEAGUE provides opportunities for individuals age 4 and older with disabilities to play Miracle League baseball, regardless of their abilities. Visit www.summervillemiracleleague.org.