South Carolina
7th of September 2021
SC HCBS Public Commentary Period
The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) rule was created to provide a more outcome-oriented definition of home and community-based settings. It does not just look at the location, geography, or […]
4th of March 2021
Advocacy Day for Access & Independence
Like last year, the annual Advocacy Day for Access & Independence will be held entirely online on the scheduled date of April 21, 2021, in order to remain safe and […]
26th of August 2020
ADALive! Episode 85: Emergency Preparedness and the ADA During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On this timely episode of ADA Live! … An important function of state and local governments is to help people prepare for and respond to emergencies. Making sure that state and local government […]
27th of January 2020
SC Advocacy Day for Access & Independence 2020 – Now Virtual
Join us in unlocking barriers for all people with disabilities. People with disabilities face unnecessary and discriminatory barriers to transportation, employment, and public access. Advocacy Day for Access and Independence, […]
12th of April 2018
Advocacy Day for Access & Independence
Advocacy Day for Access & Independence was first created as an initiative in the State Plan for Independent Living in 2014, its inaugural gathering attracted over 300 South Carolina residents […]
13th of December 2017
Understanding STABLE Accounts
Have you heard about the tax-free savings account for persons with disabilities that can be used for qualifying expenses? These accounts are part of the implementation of the Achieving a […]
13th of July 2017
Disability Benefits & Employment: Make it Work for You!
South Carolina Disability Employment Coalition presents Disability Benefits & Employment: Make it Work for You! – Are you interested in going to work or increasing your earnings? – Do you […]
19th of June 2017
I’m Sweet – Peer Support Group Monthly Meeting
I’m Sweet is a Diabetic/Pre-Diabetic Peer Support Group that takes place on the 4th Monday of every month at our Walterboro, SC Office. The group is an upbeat place for […]
31st of May 2017
Calling All Potential 2017 MVP Community Award Nominees!
Today we are excited to announce that nominations for the 2017 MVP Community Awards are open to the public. That’s right! If you know a business, organization, government official, action […]
15th of May 2017
SC Legislation to Protect the Rights of Parents with Disabilities – PASSED!
We are very excited to share the news that South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed House Bill 3538 – the “Persons with Disabilities Right to Parent Act”. Our sister […]