August 28, 2026
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…
Read More »August 26, 2026
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…
Read More »August 14, 2026
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…
Read More »July 29, 2026
The Supported Decision Making (SDM) Partner Toolkit is a resource designed to empower students with disabilities to make their own decisions and advocate for themselves. The toolkit was created through the Developing Decision Makers grant, funded by the SC Developmental…
Read More »July 29, 2026
Before you begin receiving vocational rehabilitation services through the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD) or the South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB), you are asked to sign an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE). This document isn’t just routine…
Read More »February 26, 2026
See the Impact You Made Possible Real impact. Real stories. Real change. Our new Annual Report shows how advocacy, education, and legal action helped protect and advance the rights of people with disabilities across South Carolina this year. Thanks to…
Read More »February 4, 2026
Leading the Way: Advocacy in Action Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations (SCPDO) will host its 37th Annual Disability Advocacy Day (DAD) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the South Carolina State House. Disability Advocacy…
Read More »October 2, 2025
Life After School is a free, interactive web guide to help young people with disabilities in South Carolina and their families plan for the future. It covers: Check it out here The transition from school to adulthood can be overwhelming….
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