United States Attorney’s Office Supports Advocacy Day for Access and Independence

This article originally appeared in States Top Leading News. United States Attorney Peter M. McCoy, Jr., announced today that in its continued efforts to support the commitments in the Americans with…

Annual disability advocacy event moves from SC Statehouse steps to online amid coronavirus

This article originally appeared in The Post and Courier. The seventh annual Advocacy Day for Access and Independence in South Carolina turned into a virtual rally as advocates live-streamed their…

Transcript: Interview: Psychiatric Disabilities and Mental Health

[music] 00:15 Laura: It has been 10,840 days since the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed and you are part in the Access Aisle. 00:24 Tiffany: And you are part…

Governor Henry McMaster Proclaims as Advocacy Day for Access & Independence

Columbia, S.C. (March 28, 2019) – On April 4, disability advocates from across South Carolina will gather at the State House to unlock barriers to employment, transportation, and public access.…

Youth Guide to Disability Rights in the Summer

By: Asha Jones, Equip Leader The Summer Series and the South Carolina Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) are summer programs offered by Able South Carolina in which young adults with disabilities…

How to Boost Your Independent Living Skills and Have Fun During the Outbreak

By: Julia Hartman, Equip Leader On March 15th, 2020, South Carolina governor, Henry McMaster, announced that all schools will be closed for the last two weeks in March in efforts…

Able SC releases program for students with disabilities amid outbreak

This article originally appeared in WIS News 10. Able SC has released a new program that allows students with disabilities to connect with one another and learn practical life skills…

Transition Conference to Support Youth with Disabilities in South Carolina Brings in National Speakers

Columbia, SC (March 12) – Able South Carolina’s annual transition conferences, Empowering A Future and Mapping Your Future, will be held on Friday March 15 and Saturday March 16 at…

Able SC conducting workshop on hiring people with disabilities

This article originally appeared in SC Biz News. Non-profit Able SC plans to teach Spartanburg employers how to harness the potential of one of South Carolina’s largely untapped talent pools: people with…

Transcript: Advocacy in Action

Episode Transcript: [music] 00:14 Tiffany Namey: It has been 10,799 days since the ADA was passed, and you are parked in The Access Aisle. [music] 00:34 TN: My name is…