Protection & Advocacy
We protect and advance the legal, civil and human rights of people with disabilities in South Carolina
Resources and Trainings
We help people with disabilities understand their rights. Here are some topics we can help you learn about.
- Employment
- Assistive Technology
- Community Integration
- Transition
- Abuse & Neglect
- Healthcare
- Education
- Voter Participation
- Disaster Preparedness
Advocacy for Change
We engage in policy and legislative advocacy to protect and expand the rights of people with disabilities in South Carolina.
Public Policy
We are the Protection and Advocacy System for South Carolina
Disability Rights South Carolina is the Protection and Advocacy System (P&A) for South Carolina. P&As are the only legally based advocacy organization established by Congress to protect the rights of people with disabilities. As part of that mandate, there is a P&A agency in every state and U.S. territory, working to provide legal protection and advocacy services for people with disabilities.
What We Do
Information and Referral
We provide resources and help callers understand and advocate for their disability rights.
Education & Outreach
Our staff provides training, education and outreach around the state on disability rights.
Monitoring & Investigations
We monitor and investigate institutions and community facilities that serve people with disabilities.
Legal Support
We provide assistance to people with disabilities whose rights are violated or who have been denied a service because of their disability
Public Policy
We work to improve laws, regulations, policies, or practices to prevent abuse or neglect of individuals with disabilities, and to enable individuals with disabilities to gain greater independence and full inclusion in the community and the workplace.
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Your donations are critical to our ability to protect and advance the rights of people with disabilities.
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