September 28, 2026
Introduction Some landlords or property managers might try to forbid, or charge you fees for having, Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) in your home. This article explains how a recent internal memorandum from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development…
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What is Texas v. Kennedy? Texas v. Kennedy is a federal court case about Section 504. Section 504 is a federal law that protects people with disabilities from discrimination. It applies to programs and organizations that receive money from the…
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Geoff Weber is the founder and CEO of Heirloom Cloud Corporation and a retired U.S. intelligence officer and combat veteran. He founded Heirloom in 2022, immediately after retiring from military service. Based in the Charleston area, Heirloom digitizes and preserves…
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Duncan Winburn, J.D., recently graduated from the University of SC Joseph F. Rice School of Law. Studying law is his way of pursuing his passion: fighting for the rights of those who historically have not had a voice. Just some…
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In 1987, Memphis, Tennessee police officers responded to a call from a panicked mother saying that her son was holding a large knife to his throat and threatening to kill himself. When they arrived, they found 27-year-old Joseph Dewayne Robinson…
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We’re excited to announce a project at DRSC focused on improving employment services for people with disabilities in South Carolina. Employment offers independence, community, and purpose, but many people need support to succeed in the workforce. This project will take a close look at…
Read More »August 27, 2026
As of January 1, 2026, changes to South Carolina Medicaid have taken effect. Here’s what you need to know. Some Medicaid members started receiving most of their medical benefits through a Healthy Connections managed care plan. This change is sometimes…
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As students across South Carolina head back to school, it is a good time for students with disabilities and their families to review their rights and make sure they have the supports they need for a successful school year. Disability…
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Due to the unforeseen passing of United States Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Election Commission had to hold a special election with a very tight timeline. We recognize that election officials, poll workers, and voters faced an unusually short…
Read More »July 29, 2026
South Carolina lawmakers recently passed the state’s new budget. This budget directly impacts people with disabilities. One area we have been following closely is whether they would cut $27 million from Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), as the House Ways…
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