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Registration Is Open for the Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament

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Registration Is Open for the Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament

Greenville, S.C. (October 2, 2020):  AC Controls is hosting the 4th Annual Ned Marshall Memorial Golf Tournament benefitting the Center for Developmental Services (CDS). New this year, participants in the golf tournament may play on any course between Thursday, October 15th and Sunday, October 25th. Teams and individuals may register to play for a chance to win tournament prizes and participate in raffle drawings. Registration is $50 per person.

Ned Marshall was a beloved employee of AC Controls for 30 years and served the Upstate area. Ned had a passion for helping children, and CDS was chosen as the beneficiary of the tournament to honor his legacy. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit more than 8,000 children with developmental delays and disabilities who receive services at CDS each year.

If you are interested in registering for the event or becoming a sponsor, please contact Marybeth Dew at Marybeth.Dew@accontrols.com.

 

About CDS

CDS is the largest multi-disciplinary treatment facility in the Upstate for children with disabilities and developmental delays. In one location, children receive evaluation, therapy, legal help, day care needs for the medically fragile, case management, and a family support network. The partnership is comprised of Clarity; Family Connection of SC; Medical-Legal Partnership; KidVentures of Thrive Upstate; and four programs of Prisma Health – Upstate: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Kidnetics, The Wonder Center, and Prosthetics and Orthotics. CDS and its partners serve over 8,000 children and their families each year on property donated by the First Presbyterian Church at 29 North Academy Street in Greenville. For more information about CDS or its partners, visit www.cdservices.org.

 

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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By Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director

I am proud to share that we have created and adopted an important statement on diversity, equity and inclusion. But more importantly, this statement will be adopted into our culture.

You can find this statement on our website under the “About” menu heading.

CDS Announces their 2020 Eggs Benefit

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CDS Announces their 2020 Eggs Benefit

Greenville, S.C.  (August 25, 2020):  The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is hosting the 9th annual Eggs Benefit presented by John I. Smith Charities on Thursday, October 1, 2020. This year the event will be virtual and guests can join online at www.eggsbenefit.com at 9:00am.

In addition to the online event, CDS has launched a crowdfunding campaign as a part of this year’s Eggs Benefit. Community members and friends can create their own fundraising page to support the mission of CDS.

To learn more about the event and participate in the crowdfunding campaign, visit www.eggsbenefit.com, or contact Joy Blue at joy.blue@cdservices.org or (864) 331-1314.

This is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser that benefits over 8,000 children in the Upstate who have developmental delays and disabilities.

 

About CDS

CDS is the largest multi-disciplinary treatment facility in the Upstate for children with disabilities and developmental delays. In one location, children receive evaluation, therapy, legal help, day care needs for the medically fragile, case management, and a family support network. The partnership is comprised of Clarity; Family Connection of SC; Medical-Legal Partnership; KidVentures of Thrive Upstate; and four programs of Prisma Health – Upstate: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Kidnetics, The Wonder Center, and Prosthetics and Orthotics. CDS and its partners serve over 8,000 children and their families each year on property donated by the First Presbyterian Church at 29 North Academy Street in Greenville. For more information about CDS or its partners, visit www.cdservices.org.

 

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CDS and COVID 19

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CDS and COVID-19

 

The Partners and Staff at CDS would like to let our community know that we are heavily focused on the well-being of our clients/patients, our staff, and their families.

Our building will continue to be operational with enhanced safety initiatives in place to reduce any potential risks. We are here for our clients/patients and will remain open for business. All external meetings have been cancelled through the end of April.

You’ll notice that seating in our lobby is limited as we encourage families to wait in their vehicles for each appointment. For Kidnetics appointments, your therapist will come to your car if you would like and bring your child into the building for therapy. Our waiting room looks empty right now because we are practicing social distancing and are working to keep those in the waiting area at least six feet apart. If you have any safety concerns, please speak with your provider.

Our administrative staff and case managers are working remotely when possible, and we’re encouraging social distancing at the reception desk, at our copiers, and in our employee break rooms. Additionally, CDS staff is disinfecting the door handles, chairs, and other surfaces multiple times throughout the day in following the recommended guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prisma Health.

 We will continue to serve our families during this crisis so that children with delays will not lose their momentum in achieving their developmental goals. We are encouraged by how many families and children are coming to their therapies and appointments to continue meeting their therapy goals.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

CDS Appoints Founder to Board of Directors in Celebration of their 20th Anniversary

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Contact: Blair Stephenson
(864) 331-1304
blair.stephenson@cdservices.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CDS Appoints Founder to Board of Directors in Celebration of their 20th Anniversary

Greenville, S.C.  (January 21, 2020):  The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Bill Schmidt to its Board of Directors in celebration of their 20th anniversary.

 Dr. Schmidt, a newly retired pediatric oncologist from the Prisma Health System Children’s Hospital, has been a champion for children throughout his 30-year career. He led numerous community efforts in his roles at Prisma Health as Chair of Pediatrics, Founding Medical Director of the Children’s Hospital, President of the University Medical Group, Administrator of the Children’s Hospital, and most recently as Vice President of Development. In 2018, Dr. Schmidt received the prestigious Order of the Palmetto, our state’s highest civilian honor awarded to citizens of South Carolina for extraordinary lifetime service and achievements.

Dr. Schmidt was the visionary behind CDS and was instrumental in aligning a community effort to open the organization’s doors. In honor of being CDS’ founder, and to acknowledge his advocacy for children, Dr. Schmidt has been given special Emeritus status on the CDS board. Dr. Schmidt comments, “I look at my role in the creation of CDS as one of my greatest professional accomplishments. It’s a perfect example of how a community can join together to address complex children’s needs.”

CDS Executive Director Dana McConnell said “Dr. Schmidt’s strategic vision is highly respected throughout our organization. We are excited he will now be part of our leadership that enables CDS to serve more children with developmental needs and disabilities.”

A special community open house will be held in April to commemorate CDS’ 20th anniversary.

 

About CDS

CDS is the largest multi-disciplinary treatment facility in the Upstate for children with disabilities and developmental delays. In one location, children receive services in therapy, diagnosis, legal help, day care needs for the medically fragile, and a family support network. The partnership is comprised of Clarity; Family Connection of SC; Medical-Legal Partnership; KidVentures of Thrive Upstate; and four programs of Prisma Health – Upstate: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Kidnetics, The Wonder Center, and Prosthetics and Orthotics. CDS and its partners serve over 9,000 children and their families each year on property donated by the First Presbyterian Church at 29 North Academy Street in Greenville. For more information about CDS or its partners, visit www.cdservices.org.

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