Partners and Links

There are many organizations providing services for children and parents both in Charleston and nationally. Here we have created a list of some of our recommendations and partners. These organizations have been very valuable resources for Pattison's Academy and we appreciate their continued support. Thank you again for visiting and making a difference. 

Carolina Children's Charity - Carolina Children's Charity awards financial grants to Lowcountry children with birth defects and/or childhood diseases from birth through 18 years of age.

Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding - Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding, Inc. is a non-profit (501c 3) organization established in 1991 to serve individuals with a wide variety of disablilities and conditions. We provide quality therapeutic horseback riding programs in a safe and enjoyable environment to improve and build upon the abilities of our students.

Charleston Artist Guild - The Charleston Artist Guild (CAG) is a nonprofit organization, whose mission is to promote the practice, teaching, and recognition of Fine Arts in Greater Charleston, South Carolina. The Charleston Artist Guild is dedicated to serving the Arts Community of Charleston providing education in all aspects of the art world: workshops for the practicing artist or photographer, lectures for the burgeoning collector, and community outreach to serve the needs of the greater society through art.

Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. - The Chesapeake Health Education Program is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit corporation established in 1990. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and a Revocable License between the Corporation and the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) allows a close but separate working relationship with the Department of Veterans Affairs to accomplish staff education and the sharing of educational resources. CHEP provides accredited continuing education programs for health care professionals, maintains strong partnerships with a variety of community groups, offers a strong dental education curriculum, conducts workplace safety training, and customizes programs to fit local and client needs. As part of the ongoing relationship with the VA Maryland Health Care System, CHEP is committed to bring homeless veterans off the streets and into safe, caring environments.

The Coastal Community Foundation - The Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina is a public grantmaking foundation that fosters philanthropy for the lasting good of the community.

Medical University of South Carolina - The nation's oldest Medical University. Also a most important resource for Pattison's Academy.  Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy graduate students from the College of Health Professions have participated in our summer program since we began in 2006 and have been instrumental in maintaining our high standards for providing excellent rehabilitation services.

Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church - Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church has been our host for summer school program since our very first year of operation in 2006.  Without the support of this church (both fisically and financially) and its committed and gracious members, we would not have been able to grow as quickly as we have.  We cannot express enough our sincerest appreciation, respect, and joy for their generous support and mission work!

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College  - OCTC is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges and  accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees. It is a comprehensive two-year technical college that provides training of persons for jobs in new and expanding industries, upgrading programs for workers already employed and university transfer opportunities.  Nursing students from OCTC have participated in and enriched our summer program since 2006.

Rein and Shine - Rein & Shine gives children and adults with physical, mental, social or emotional limitations an alternative method of healing and therapy.  Rein & Shine has helped many people from children who are deaf, autistic, or blind to adults needing physical therapy from accidents and injuries.

SCIway - The South Carolina Information Highway - SCIway, pronounced "sky-way," is an acronym for South Carolina Information Highway. It's also the name of this website, which is the largest and most comprehensive directory of South Carolina information on the Internet. You can search for information and services related to disabilities in South Carolina communities by selecting "Organizations" and then "Community, community services" and searching for disability resources.

South Carolina Kids Count - Provides statistical information and information from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.