War Spares None, Least of All Our Disabled Community

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,…

Let Lauren Cheer: Disabled Athletes Have Rights

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…

Police are not equipped to help our community experiencing mental health crises

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…

A Life Well Lived- Our Friend Judy

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,…

Able SC Partners with Clemson & SC State for AgrAbility!

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…

November 29, Give to Able SC for Giving Tuesday!

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 South Carolina selected to provide expertise to Armenia and Assist with development of Armenian Independent Living Service

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…

Able SC is going to the White House!

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,…

The Life and Legacy of Lois Curtis

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…

The epidemic of deaths in police custody is infecting South Carolina

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…