Able SC is a Center for Independent Living (CIL) non-profit organization built on the central concept of self-empowerment. Offering an array of independent living services, Able SC advocates on behalf of students with disabilities and gives young adults with disabilities the specific skills needed to prepare for their future..
The CPIR is a national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. They serve as a central resource of information and products to the community of Parent Training Information (PTI) Centers and the Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs).
A national organization that helps families and individuals affected by cerebral palsy, Cerebral Palsy Guide provides support, financial options and educational material about Cerebral Palsy(CP), so that parents and caregivers can be better prepared for raising a child affected by this developmental disorder.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a national non-profit organization representing children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). Founded in 1987 by a group of concerned parents, CHADD works to improve the lives of people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through education, advocacy and support.
Family Connection serves as the SC Parent Training Information Center providing a support network for families who have children with disabilities and/or special health care needs.
The Federation of Families of South Carolina is a statewide family network organized to provide information, training and support for families of children who have been identified with or are at risk of developing an emotional or behavioral disorder
Maintained by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), this informative site includes the actual law, Federal Register Notices, OSERS / OSEP letters, speeches and training information. (Offers downloadable versions of the law.)
Disability Rights South Carolina provides information and referral services, case representation, systemic advocacy, and self-advocacy training, education, and outreach to individuals with disabilities in South Carolina. The Equal Access (EA) team addresses special education issues in the state's public schools. Individual case representation on issues that fall within annually established priorities is provided. Additional information on these priorities is included on the P&A Web page.
The South Carolina Assistive Technology Program (SCATP) concentrates on getting technology into the hands of people with disabilities so that they might live, work, learn and be a more independent part of the community. Our goal is to enhance independence, productivity and quality of life for all South Carolinians through access to assistive technology devices and services. We link people with technology and work with consumers, service providers, state agencies and policy makers.
The SC Autism Society provides a variety of services including information and referral services, information on national trends in research and current treatment options, periodic informational materials and updates, Parent to Parent network of support, and an annual conference for professionals and parents.
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with severe, lifelong disabilities including intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other related disabilities.
The mission of the Continuum of Care is to ensure continuing development and delivery of appropriate services to those children with severe emotional disturbance and their families in South Carolina whose needs are not being adequately met by existing services and programs.
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
The Federal Register is the official daily publication for Rules, Proposed Rules, and Notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as Executive Orders and other Presidential Documents.
The Understood.org website provides resources to students, parents, families, and caregivers to help children overcome learning disabilities, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Dyslexia.
Walton Options for Independent Living provided services and resources to help people with all types of disabilities live independently within the community. They are a private, non-profit, non-residential Center for Independent Living (CIL) that serves 10 counties in South Carolina.
AccessAbility is a federally funded organization that promotes the full integration of people with disabilities in their communities. They offer individual and group life skills coaching programs for people with disabilities. They advocate for systems where funding for employment programs shift away from sheltered workshops and other non-competitive employment and move towards a system that promotes equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, regardless of the severity of the disability.
The Supported Decision Making Project's goal in South Carolina is to educate families with regard to their options as the student approaches the age of majority. They strongly encourage individuals and families to seek the least restrictive option of decision making in support of ensuring personal autonomy.