Disability Rights South Carolina

We created a new video to celebrate Assistive Technology (AT) Awareness Month! It explains what AT is and how you can access it. AT can support you in many areas, including education, employment, recreation, and independent living. The video is available in ASL and Spanish on our YouTube page.

What is P&A access Authority? DRSC is empowered by federal law to access facilities where people with disabilities live or receive services. We use this access authority to investigate allegations of abuse or neglect and to monitor the rights and safety of people with disabilities. The locations we can visit include, but are not limited to, schools, group homes, day programs, adult care homes, nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, and residential treatment facilities. Our access authority applies to state-run and privately owned settings.

If you are a person who has a disability, the Client Assistance Program (CAP) may be able to help you to reach your goals to live more independently and go to work. CAP is a program run by Disability Rights South Carolina. It helps people who are getting services or trying to get services from the South Carolina Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (SCVRD), the South Carolina Commission for the Blind (SCCB), or Centers for Independent Living (CILs). CAP helps you get the services you need to work, live on your own, and take part in your community.

We provide information and resources to help you understand and advocate for your disability rights. Give us a call today 1-866-275-7273

Election Day is here, South Carolina! Your voice matters, and your vote counts. Whether you're casting your ballot in person or using curbside voting, make sure your voice is heard. Find your polling place and get all the info you need at https://lnkd.in/e-XrPRmM #DisabilityRightsSC #YourVoteMatters

Exciting News! The DRSC board has approved our new goals and priorities for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. These goals will help us focus our work and strengthen our impact on disability rights issues in South Carolina. Read the goals: https://lnkd.in/engfjVWs

Urgent Call for Medicaid Reform in SC! Disability organizations have sent a formal letter to state agencies demanding immediate action to fix serious gaps in healthcare services for children with disabilities on Medicaid. These vital services, like in-home support, are critical to keeping kids out of institutions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6JBHqJq

A Fair Hearing is a legal process that allows you to challenge a decision. If you think DHHS has made a wrong decision about your eligibility for Medicaid benefits or level of benefits, you can ask for a Medicaid Fair Hearing. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqNkTWWJ

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Voter registration deadlines are quickly approaching! If you haven't registered yet, here’s what you need to know. You can register in person at your local election office until 5:00 p.m. on October 4. If you prefer to register online, the deadline is 11:59 p.m. on October 6. And if you’re registering by mail, make sure it’s postmarked by October 7. For more information on accessible voting and ensuring your vote counts, visit https://lnkd.in/grz982dm Your vote is your voice! #DisabilityRightsSC #YourVoteMatters