Able South Carolina

Mutual Aid works! Not long ago, an accessible crib was given to our Assistive Technology donation program. We were able to give it to a disabled mom to help her set up a successful journey into motherhood. Congratulations to mom and baby!

This year's Equip Leadership Retreat was the best yet! As part of Able SC's Equip youth program, we send our Equip Leaders on an annual retreat to learn about grants, lesson planning, and leadership skills. Thank you to @SCDDCouncil for funding this program. #EquipSC #AbleSC

Able SC's Lindsay Miller and Alie Springgate presented to parents and professionals at the Hopes and Dreams Conference, hosted by Family Connection, last week. They spoke about how to support youth through the transition to adulthood. #HopesandDreams #AbleSC #FamilyConnection

🔓Lawmakers hold the keys to better Housing, Transport, Jobs & Healthcare—let's show them why it matters. 📺 WATCH the issue areas! 📍 SC Statehouse 🗓️ April 14, 2026 | 10am-12pm Details: unlockingbarriers-sc.org #BarrierFreeSC youtube.com/watch?v=ZbWPw9…

SAVE THE DATE— Support Able SC: Grateful Brew Trivia Night! Where: Grateful Brew- 501 S Pleasantburg Dr., Greenville, SC When: April 8 from 7 to 9 pm A portion of drink sales to support Able SC! #TriviaNight #YeahThatGreenville #GratefulBrewGVL #AbleSC

Advocacy Day for Access & Independence = Annual Statehouse Rally to Unlock Barriers for People with Disabilities in SC. Brought to you by the SC Access & Independence Network. Details: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10 am - 12 pm unlockingbarriers-sc.org #SCStatehouse #BarrierFreeSC

Another year of Able SC's successful Equip Clubs has been running in the Upstate! Way to go, future leaders! Contact Michael Hanna with any questions through the equip@able-sc.org email address to get started setting up an Equip Club at your school! #EquipSC #AbleSC

Thanks to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., VAGAL SC, Greenwood County Emergency Management, Humana, @SCEMD @scdoi @sclegalservices @Able_SC @SCDCA Carolina Health Centers, who provided emergency information and kits to the Greenwood community on Saturday, March 28.

📣SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 📣 🔒People with disabilities face barriers to full community participation. Advocacy Day for Access and Independence will highlight barriers to improve the lives of all South Carolinians- visit unlockingbarriers-sc.org #BarrierFreeSC

Don’t punish us for a failed system.” Our CEO Kimberly Tissot is calling out the rhetoric labeling #Medicaid supports as “fraud.” In SC, $27M in cuts are looming while thousands wait for care. Real #fraud is forcing people into institutions. Read: tinyurl.com/2ta27uxw

Are you signed up? We send out various weekly newsletters on disability-related topics and other news from Able SC! You can even add your phone number to get text alerts about legislative advocacy, emergency response, and more. Interested? Visit able-sc.org/mailing-list

Get the Skills with Able SC! Join our FREE “Online Safety” training for people with disabilities — in person Apr 28 (1–2:30pm) or online Apr 29 (10–11am). Learn how to protect your personal information while online. Register: able-sc.org/get-involved/t… ♿️

Tune in to @SCPublicRadio today at 12 PM! We’re joining the spring pledge drive to talk about our current projects. Support local radio and hear our story! How to listen: 📻 Your local SC Public Radio News Station 💻 Stream: SouthCarolinaPublicRadio.org 📱 SCETV App

For decades, the story of Bull Street was told through clinical files. It’s time to change the narrative. People, Not Patients is a groundbreaking collaboration with @histcolumbia and Able SC. 📖 Read & Interact: able-sc.org/history #SouthCarolinaHistory #BullStreet #AbleSC

Advocacy Day for Access & Independence = Annual Statehouse Rally to Unlock Barriers for People with Disabilities in SC. Brought to you by the SC Access & Independence Network. Details: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10 am - 12 pm unlockingbarriers-sc.org #SCStatehouse #BarrierFreeSC

Dream of becoming a nurse? 🧑‍⚕️ Apply for NursAbility! This FREE 6-day residential camp at @UofSC empowers high schoolers with disabilities to explore nursing careers through hands-on skills & mentorship. ⏰ Deadline: March 23 🔗 Apply now: tinyurl.com/43h6hx6k

📣 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! Share this to tell others that you support unlocking barriers for South Carolinians with Disabilities! Then make plans to join us, Tuesday, April 14 📣visit unlockingbarriers-sc.org #ADAI2026 #SCStatehouse #DisabilityAdvocacy #DisabilityLed #BarrierFreeSC

📣The 2026 Advocacy Guide is Out! 📣 Get details on the issues, what our lawmakers can do, and how to get engaged: unlockingbarriers-sc.org ➡️JOIN US: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 #SCStatehouse #ADAI2026 #BarrierFreeSC

Advocacy Day for Access & Independence = Annual Statehouse Rally to Unlock Barriers for People with Disabilities in SC. Brought to you by the SC Access & Independence Network. Details: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10 am - 12 pm unlockingbarriers-sc.org #SCStatehouse #BarrierFreeSC

We are so excited to share that the SC Access & Independence Network now represents over 75 organizations committed to unlocking barriers for people with disabilities in South Carolina! Read the full list and join us: visit unlockingbarriers-sc.org to sign our supporter pledge!