12th Annual Midlands Gives raises millions for local nonprofits
Tuesday marks the return of Midlands Gives — an annual day of giving to help and celebrate over 600 local nonprofits.
Able South Carolina
Fight for barrier free SC continues at 10th Annual Advocacy Day
Advocates are asking folks to reach out to their local legislators and help people with disabilities fight for better access and independence across the state. You can text JOBS, HOUSE, TRANSPORTATION, OR INCLUSION TO 72572 from your mobile phone for more information.
Expo showcases assistive technology for people with disabilities
“A lot of the time, we’ve had to give up things like our privacy or independence in search of accomplishing certain tasks, but with the new technology that’s coming out, even things like voting, are accessible and independent for us, which is really exciting,” says Price.
SC nonprofit celebrates decades of helping people with disabilities
Able South Carolina celebrated its 30th anniversary Monday afternoon. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann presented the nonprofit organization with a key to the city.
Severe weather prep kits will be available for people with disabilities, elderly
Able SC is partnering with the SC Department of Aging and Dominion Energy to provide weather alert and assistance kits for people with disabilities and elderly people.
Growing demand for service dogs across the Midlands
PAALS says that applications to be paired with service animals have gone up 67%
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — More people across the Midlands are looking to start a special bond with service dogs. In her 13 years with Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services (PAALS), Jennifer Rogers says the amount of people asking to be paired with a service dog has never been higher. “Our waiting list and applications that come through have increased by 67%…
Advocacy groups say South Carolina making strides helping those with disabilities
Able South Carolina celebrated this progress at their sixth annual Advocacy Day
Dori Tempio lives with a degenerative neuromuscular condition that limits her ability to walk, but she doesn’t let her disability slow her down.
