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

Columbia, SC
Joined February 2012
Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
Caregiving isn't just work. Family caregivers actually typically spend money to enable them to help their loved one. It's time for the government to support those who provide care ndrn.salsalabs.org/creditfor…
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Register now for South Carolina Partners in Policymaking, a program for adults living with disabilities and parents of children living with disabilities. Sign up by Aug. 15: bit.ly/3qNgEsS
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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
"The reality is that there are children in this country who are still considered of insufficient quality to go to school. This would never be deemed acceptable for students without disabilities.” –Diane Smith Howard, NDRN Managing Attorney for Institutions & Community Integration
Some U.S. schools secretly use a series of tactics, known as informal removals, to remove challenging students with disabilities from class. The tactics are “off-the-book” suspensions often in violation of federal civil rights protections. nyti.ms/3XhzBym
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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Advocacy Day for Access and Independence has a new date! Join us April 25, 2023 when we will raise our voices at the SC Statehouse! Register Here: unlockingbarriers-sc.org/reg… #BarrierFreeSC
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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
URGENT! Do you live in a residential facility, go to a day program, or work center? If so, we need to hear from you. Click here to take our private survey by December 9, and register for a zoom call where you can talk to us directly: ow.ly/sfCI50LTxkV
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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
Does your child have an upcoming IEP meeting? Have questions about the process? Check out this series where we walk through an IEP section by section: buff.ly/3ysk5WL
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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
We are currently working to resolve the issues with the scVOTES.gov website. In the meantime, below are the early voting locations and voters can view their sample ballots here: vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/L…
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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
The best way for people with disabilities to protect themselves from COVID-19 variants is by getting a vaccine. 💉 More info here ➡️ bit.ly/3E0IBhw 📸 @CrushRushSC @SCDDCouncil @DisabilityRtsSC @SCAccessAbility @WaltonOptions @Fam_Con_SC
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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
People with disabilities need access to vaccination! Make your plan and register for the event here: ablesouthcarolina.salsalabs.… SCDisabilityVaccine.org Hotline: 1-800-787-6046. @SCDDCouncil @DisabilityRtsSC @SCAccessAbility @WaltonOptions @Fam_Con_SC
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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
People with disabilities benefit your organization! Join us for this no-cost online training, all about diversifying your workplace with people with disabilities. Don't miss it- Thursday, December 9, from 9:30-11 AM. Learn more: bit.ly/2021_Reeve #DisabilityEmployment
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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
NEW REPORT: Count Everyone, Include Everyone: The Need for Disability Inclusion and Representation in Federal Data People with disabilities are in every community and federal data collection and calculations must not overlook or forget us. ndrn.org/resource/count-ever…
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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
We are here on Capitol Hill to uplift the #TroubledTeenIndustry. Curt Decker, our Executive Director, shares details of our new report on the issue: ndrn.org/resource/desperatio… ⁦@ParisHilton⁩ ⁦@BreakingCodeSi1⁩
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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
NEW REPORT: Our disturbing new report reveals widespread abuse and neglect at for-profit youth residential treatment facilities nationwide. Read about it here: ndrn.org/resource/desperatio… (1/4)
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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
Tuesday evening was a huge victory for children of our state. We celebrate this win with our allies at @Able_SC, @DisabilityRtsSC, @ACLU_SC, @wychepa, and the nine incredible families that chose to take a stand for the safety of children with disabilities in South Carolina.
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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
Have you been you been laid off, had your income reduced, or cannot pay your rent because of COVID-19? Rental payment assistance may be available! Click here to find rental help: lawhelp.org/sc/resource/rent…
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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
Eviction Moratorium EXTENDED Through Oct. 3 for renters living in communities with a surge in COVID-19 cases. This currently includes all SC counties. If levels drop in a county for 14 consecutive days though, the moratorium will lift. We'll update immediately if any do.
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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
Register for NCD's virtual forum and give feedback on our draft Strategic Plan Tuesday, August 3, 1 – 3 p.m. EDT. This special event is specifically to hear your public comment. bit.ly/3Bx2rRz
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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
BREAKING: We, along w/ our partners at @AppleseedSC, @ROOTandREBOUND, @DisabilityRtsSC, & @wychepa today announced a settlement in a lawsuit challenging the Spartanburg County Detention Center’s failure to protect incarcerated people from COVID-19. aclusc.org/en/news/rights-gr…
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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
#DeltaVariant surging in U.S. New data show Delta much more contagious than previous versions of #COVID19. Unvaccinated people: get vaccinated & mask until you do. Everyone in areas of substantial/high transmission should wear a mask, even if vaccinated. cdc.gov/coronavirus

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Disability Rights South Carolina retweeted
Thank you @civilrightsorg for uplifting the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! Here's a link to the seven #DisabilityRights issues you need to know about: ndrn.org/resource/ada-31/
For #ADA31 today, we partnered with our friends at @NDRNadvocates to explore some disability rights issues you need to know and care about. Visit @civilrightsorg on Instagram to view our post – and follow NDRN or visit ndrn.org to continue learning more.
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