Posts by Mary Alex Kopp
STATEMENT Living disabled means living a life of involuntary self-advocacy, fighting for inclusion and respect, and educating the community on your needs in the best of times. But in war,…
STATEMENT It is important to acknowledge that Disability Rights and Disability Justice are an integral part of Civil Rights. These rights should be upheld in every aspect of life, including…
STATEMENT TW: Police violence, suicide, gun violence Police are not equipped to help our community experiencing mental health crises Able South Carolina recently learned of an incident of police violence…
Today we join in sharing our condolences for the loss of Disability Rights pioneer Judy Heumann. Affectionately known by her podcast listeners as a “certified badass”, Heumann’s influence in starting,…
We are excited to announce our partnership with Clemson University and South Carolina State University to bring AgrAbility, a national initiative, to South Carolina! We will offer training and technical…
You can be a part of Able South Carolina’s Story Able SC: Equips people with disabilities with the tools to foster pride and direct their own lives; Educates the community…
Able SC CEO, Kimberly Tissot, delegate and Independent Living Expert YEREVAN, ARMENIA (Nov. 16, 2022) – Able South Carolina (Able SC) is represented by CEO and President, Kimberly Tissot, selected…
The White House is hosting a Summit on COVID-19 Equity and What Works Showcase next week to highlight interventions and approaches that have moved the needle on equitable COVID-19 outcomes,…
We regretfully share the news of the death of a Black disabled icon, Lois Curtis. Lois was the lead plaintiff in Olmstead v. Lois Curtis, the monumental Supreme Court Case…
STATEMENT Trigger Warning: Unexplained death in police custody, fear The epidemic of deaths in police custody is infecting South Carolina “People are being treated unjustly because of mental illness. For…