Alzheimer’s, cancer, and disabilities — Advocacy Day brings large turnout to State House
Wednesday saw a record turnout — with a State House security guard reporting over 1,400 people making their way inside throughout the morning.
Disabilities
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.
Two organizations fight to bring more opportunities, inclusivity for disabled citizens under “Olmstead Plan”
Disability Rights South Carolina and the SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health have come up with the beginning stages of what’s known as an Olmstead Plan– a plan that Executive Director of Disability Rights South Carolina, Beth Franco, says will drastically improve the lives of citizens with disabilities.
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.
Hire Me SC creates new resource to help families of those with disabilities in the job hunt
Families of people with disabilities have a new way to look for jobs. Hire Me SC launched a new free online resource they say will increase employment opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities.
Town of Irmo settles with homeowner after allegations of discrimination against homeowner with a disability
According to the Office of U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr., the Department of Justice announced a settlement with the Town of Irmo to resolve allegations of discriminating against a homeowner with a disability on Monday.
Students with disabilities crafting career paths by learning new skills
The summer program resulted from a partnership between USC, Vocational Rehabilitation department
More than fifty students are learning how to overcome their disabilities to become productive members of the workforce.
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.
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