This sculpture represents the American Sign Language for 'I love you.' Created by students at the School for the Deaf and Blind along with citizens from South Carolina.
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Our mission is to enhance the well-being and quality of life of persons with disabilities and their families. We collaborate with persons with disabilities and their families to develop new knowledge and best practices, train leaders, and effect systems change.
Breaking News!
Covid-19 Boosters are now available to ages 5 and older!
Vaccines and booster shots for everyone over 5 years old is good news! Vaccines and booster shots can help you and your child avoid getting very sick or dying from COVID-19. Don't wait, make a plan and get your child vaccinated and boosted as soon as possible.
If you have any concerns about if your child should get a COVID-19 vaccine, ask your doctor.
If you have any questions about how to get a vaccine for your child, you can call the SC Disability Vaccine Access Hotline at 1-800-787-6046.
Covid-19 Vaccines & Boosters for Children 5 years and older
Why should I care about booster shots for kids?
The COVID-19 booster shot is a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine that will make sure your first round of vaccine is strong for a longer amount of time. This can help protect your child from getting very sick and going to the hospital. This can also help protect your child from "long COVID."
-Everyone 5 years old and up needs a booster shot.
-Right now, anyone 5 years and older can get the Pfizer booster shot.
-You should wait at least five months after their vaccine to take your kid to get the booster.