Protection & Advocacy

We protect and advance the legal, civil and human rights of people with disabilities in South Carolina

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Information & Referral

Self-Advocacy Assistance

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Legal Support

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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
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Advocacy for Change

We engage in policy and legislative advocacy to protect and expand the rights of people with disabilities in South Carolina.

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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.

About Us

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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