STATEMENT – 1/30/2025 Trigger Warning: Discussion of ableist language and disability discrimination Response to President Trump’s Remarks on FAA Hiring and Disability Inclusion No matter what position you hold or…
Able South Carolina: Winner of NIH Community Champions for Disability Health Challenge The following is a selection of an announcement originally published by the NIH. Link to the original announcement…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE People with disabilities and community partners demand SC agencies address barriers to federally mandated Medicaid services for children with disabilities A call for state action toward the…
Dear Friends, Allies, and fellow Advocates, For 30 years, Able South Carolina has been a beacon of empowerment and change in the disability community. Guided by our mission, which remains…
Able SC, a disability-led organization, responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. We are serving the disability community across the state. Many are isolated, needing food, water, and medical…
Navigating the workforce through a multi-marginalized person’s lens by Director of Employment Programs, Marly Saade August, 2024 “I don’t like Arabs”, “Are you stupid,“ and “She can’t do that because…
Youth with disabilities foster leadership and advocacy skills at a statewide forum CLINTON, S.C. (July 16, 2024) – Dozens of youth with disabilities from across the state gather next week…
In April of 2024 we had the opportunity to record a session between our CEO and President, Kimberly Tissot, Senior Director of Community Education, Dori Tempio, and VP and Chief…
July is Disability Pride Month! What does this mean? Disability pride is defined by individual and community pride in being part of the disability community. Disability pride is critical as…
June 22, 2024- Today marks 25 years since the landmark Olmstead Decision. This ruling found that unjustified segregation of people with disabilities is discrimination, violating the Americans with Disabilities Act…