In 1980, a group of Berkeley County parents of children with a variety of disabilities and developmental delays organized a preschool center in a local church basement to provide the best training and support possible for their children. The Mary K Center for Special Children opened with an enrollment of 21 preschoolers.

As times have changed, and society and programs have become much more inclusive to children with disabilities, we have changed our focus to serving adults with disabilities. As children age out of the support systems the schools offer, many individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities still need supports. We are here to make sure that no one is left behind!

In 2023, Berkeley Citizens became Unity Bay, and now provides services to 250 individuals in the low country of South Carolina!