Tuesday,
June 07
Posted by | Media
Contact: Blair Stephenson (864) 331-1304 blair.stephenson@cdservices.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Students Paint New Therapy Games for CDS Students from St. Joseph’s Catholic School (SJCS) in Greenville, SC were back at the Center for Developmental Services (CDS) again in May to add a little more color to CDS’s exterior. They painted outdoor...
Tuesday,
May 31
Posted by | Media
Contact: Blair Stephenson (864) 331-1304 blair.stephenson@cdservices.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CDS Announces the 2016 Cornhole Derby The first annual Cornhole Derby benefiting the Center for Developmental Services will be held on July 14, 2016 from 5:30pm-9:30pm at the Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest, SC. This bracket tournament will feature a tailgating...
Monday,
May 16
Posted by | Media
Contact: Blair Stephenson (864) 331-1304 blair.stephenson@cdservices.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CDS Presents the Summer Financial Literacy Series This summer, the Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will be hosting a free 7-week financial literacy course for our staff, families, and friends. Beginning June 24th and continuing every Friday through August 5th, a...
Saturday,
May 14
Posted by | CDS
by Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director One of the greatest gifts in life is a good education. A strong foundation of language, math, science, and history is the basis for getting a job, becoming financially independent, and contributing to the community. This gift opens up a world of opportunities and...
Wednesday,
May 04
Posted by | Media
Contact: Blair Stephenson (864) 331-1304 blair.stephenson@cdservices.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CDS a Beneficiary at the 2016 Blue Ridge Fest The 19th annual Blue Ridge Fest is right around the corner, and CDS is excited to be part of the fun this year! The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is one of...
Monday,
April 18
Monday,
April 11
Posted by | Media
Contact: Blair Stephenson, Business Office Associate (864) 331-1304 blair.stephenson@cdservices.org For Immediate Release CDS Welcomes Two New Board Members The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is pleased to announce the selection of two new members to their Board of Directors. Brian Stewart is the Missions and Outreach Pastor at First Presbyterian Church...
Thursday,
April 07
Posted by | CDS
by Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with your community. It allows you to live your passion while making a difference in the causes that matter to you most. Here at CDS, we have numerous ways that students and adults can volunteer their time...
Thursday,
March 10
Posted by | CDS
by Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director Photo credit: Better Tie Productions CDS is a place where over 6,000 children with disabilities or developmental delays come for therapy, diagnosis, and family support. Each family has an incredible story. Some of the children have overcome great odds already in their young...
Thursday,
February 25
Posted by | Guest Blog
by Elizabeth Fields, a student at Bob Jones University The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) gives frequent tours to the community. Some are scheduled group tours, and others are given impromptu as often as needed. Recently, one of their group tours was scheduled through my Early Childhood Education class at...
Monday,
February 15
Posted by | CDS
by Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director Our lobby is the hub of over 30,000 family visits each year (that’s almost 120 visits per day!). Some of our families may only visit a few times a year for an evaluation, diagnosis, or follow up. But most of the time, families...
Friday,
January 29
Posted by | CDS
by Kim Perez, CDS Coordinator of Outreach and Bilingual Services My journey with CDS started in April of 2015, when I applied for the job of my dreams without realizing it. Walking into CDS for the first time, I instantly felt the happiness. There were children playing, laughing, and enjoying...
Sunday,
January 10
Posted by | Partners
ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS by Katie Willison, CPO GHS Prosthetics and Orthotics What is deformational plagiocephaly? Deformational (or positional) plagiocephaly is an abnormal head shape caused by external forces. There is typically an area of excessive flattening in one or more sides of the skull, and increased prominence in other areas...
Tuesday,
January 05
Posted by | Media
Contact: Dana McConnell, Executive Director (864) 331-1307 dana.mcconnell@cdservices.org For Immediate Release Center for Developmental Services Completes Grant Project from Greenville Women Giving (January 5, 2016): The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is excited to announce their completion of a large HVAC replacement project made possible by Greenville Women Giving (GWG),...
Friday,
January 01
Posted by | CDS
by Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director Imagine you’re a proud parent awaiting the birth of your child. The nursery room is ready, the clothes are neatly folded into piles by size, and children’s books are stacked beside the rocking chair. When the big day arrives, you head to the hospital with...
Friday,
December 18
Posted by | Media
Contact: Dana McConnell, Executive Director (864) 331-1307 dana.mcconnell@cdservices.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CDS Welcomes New Board Member for 2016 Greenville, S.C.: The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is pleased to announce that Ashley Taylor has joined their Board of Directors for 2016. Ashley is the Director of Media & Public Relations...
Thursday,
December 10
Thursday,
December 03
Posted by | CDS
by Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director It has been my privilege to serve the CDS staff, our partners and over 6,000 families this year. As I look back over the past eleven months, I am truly humbled by what we’ve accomplished together. We began the year with a landscaping makeover,...
Friday,
November 20
Posted by | Media
Contact: Dana McConnell, Executive Director (864) 331-1307 dana.mcconnell@cdservices.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Center for Developmental Services (CDS) Receives Hollingsworth Grant Greenville, S.C. (November 20, 2015): The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Hollingsworth Funds. This gift will help CDS conduct a space utilization survey...
Monday,
November 16
Posted by | CDS
by Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director I had the privilege of attending the Greenville Chamber of Commerce ILV last week in Austin, Texas. The ILV is an Intercommunity Leadership Visit where several leaders in our community visit another city to learn how they have addressed similar issues regarding growth, business...
Wednesday,
November 04
Posted by | CDS
by Dana McConnell, CDS Executive Director I feel truly blessed to have the best job in the world. I have the privilege of coming to work each day knowing that I make a difference in the lives of 6,000 children and families with developmental delays and disabilities. It’s not actually...
Thursday,
October 29
Posted by | Guest Blog
By: Andrew O’Steen, Student Body President J.L. Mann High School Growing up, I remember driving by CDS on the way to church and seeing the kites hung on the ceiling through a window, thinking “Why can’t I go to a cool place like that?” As I got older, I never...
Monday,
October 12
Monday,
September 28
Thursday,
September 17
