October 17, 2024
Yesterday a demand letter was issued to the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), and Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN), urging immediate reforms to ensure that all Medicaid-enrolled children in…
Read More »September 30, 2024
Here are some resources you may need Important Contacts Report power outages to a provider Emergency Shelters (not medical needs) Medical Needs Shelters Road Conditions Government Office Closings Insurance Information (For some individuals, an insurance policy may reimburse for such…
Read More »May 29, 2024
We need your help! We want to make sure our work has the greatest impact on people with disabilities in South Carolina. Every year, we set goals and priorities to guide our work. To create these goals, we collect local…
Read More »May 7, 2024
Final Rule advances equity and bolsters protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), finalized a rule that prohibits discrimination on…
Read More »March 11, 2024
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) is excited to announce the roll-out of a user-friendly website for those facing eviction or housing challenges in South Carolina. Key features of the website include: Comprehensive Eviction Resources: Users are able to access a…
Read More »February 6, 2024
Join us on Thursday, February 22, from 10 AM – 12 PM through Zoom! Are you interested in going to work or increasing your earnings? Have you been told that doing so would cause you to lose your cash benefits?…
Read More »February 6, 2024
SOS Care is conducting a comprehensive housing market analysis to determine the needs and preferences of adults with autism and/or other intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the Columbia area. The analysis starts with a presentation followed by a survey soliciting opinions…
Read More »January 31, 2024
Read the January 2024 Newsletter it covers legislative updates, what is vocational rehabilitation, FEMA changes, upcoming DRSC University sessions, community events, and a staff spotlight.
Read More »October 18, 2023
It is with great sadness that DRSC shares the news of the death of one of our founders and our first Executive Director, Louise Ravenel. In 1959, after the birth of her son, William, with Down syndrome, Louise became committed…
Read More »August 29, 2023
Get Informed Know what disasters could affect your area, which ones could call for an evacuation and when to shelter in place. Keep a NOAA Weather Radio tuned to your local emergency station and monitor TV and radio. Follow mobile alerts and warnings about severe weather in your area….
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