March 13, 2025
On August 1, 2024, South Carolina began a new chapter by ending the era of subminimum wage. Since 1938, employers were allowed to pay people with disabilities less than the minimum wage—sometimes less than $1 an hour. Disability Rights South…
Read More »March 3, 2025
What is monitoring?Through our access authority, Disability Rights South Carolina has the power to access sites where services and treatment are provided to individuals with disabilities. With this authority, our advocates conduct site visits to monitor compliance regarding the rights…
Read More »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 »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…
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