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…

ADA 32- Celebrating 32 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a Call to Action!

An Overlooked Perspective: The Implications of Roe v. Wade Being Overturned for People with Disabilities 

Plain Language Version of our Statement: A version of our statement is available in plain language. It was created to help everyone in our disability community understand our position. An…

Plain Language Version of Able SC Statement on Abortion and the end of Roe v. Wade

PLAIN LANGUAGE VERSION Our view: What Roe versus Wade ending means for People with Disabilities  As people with disabilities, Able SC is worried about the Supreme Court’s decision to end…