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The Arc of South Carolina is an affiliate of The Arc’s national network of more than 600 state and local chapters. The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

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Disability Policy Seminar 2022

This year’s Disability Policy Seminar showcased the many avenues that advocates could take to engage with their members of Congress. This event was a three-day annual federal legislative conference to strengthen our federal advocacy efforts by receiving training, promoting unity, movement building, and amplifying the concerns of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities before Congress. Learn More Here and View Disability Policy Seminar Fact Sheets Here!

Call to Action!

Tell Congress to Pass Disability Funding Now!

It’s time for a HISTORIC investment in disability funding so everyone can get the support they need to live in their community - instead of in institutions. The U.S. House of Representatives has already passed the Build Back Better Act, which included 4150 billion in HCBS funding. This critical funding will support millions of people with disabilities to access the services needed to live independently. Now it’s time for the Senate to act so this bill can be signed into law. Contact your Senators now because #CareCantWait!

From our Friends

Register for Family Connection SC’s Hopes & Dreams Conference on April 6-7, 2022: Supporting the Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Needs of Our Children, Youth and families as a Result of the Pandemic. Join The Arc of South Carolina as we will be hosting a workshop during session two on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Learn about how to advocate for services and supports in South Carolina.

Register for Able South Carolina’s FREE Community Leadership Academy to learn how to be a leader in your community!

Register for Able South Carolina’s FREE Employment Benefits Workshop to learn the myths about working while receiving SSI/SSDI, hear about local organizations’ employment supports, and “meet” benefits counselors who can give you free one-on-one help.

Upcoming Events & Opportunities

The funds raised from the Strides for Autism Walk helps the South Carolina Autism Society reach out to persons and families in 46 counties impacted by an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Register here.

Community Outreach

The Arc of South Carolina was honored to recently attend several events around the state. On March 19th, we attended the Limitless Purpose Celebration at Leo’s Landing - Saluda Shoals Inclusive Playground. On March 29th, we attended Lexington-Richland School District Five’s Community Resource Fair, featuring resources and services for families of students with disabilities. On March 31st, we attended the Community Resource Fair for Children and Adults with disAbilities, hosted by the Beaufort County disAbilities Coalition. On April 2nd, we attended the Healthy Kids Fun Fair at Segra Park, sponsored by Junior League of Columbia. Additionally, GEM Event Management held a food drive for our MLK Day of Service Project on April 2nd. We love getting out into the community and sharing information about what we do and the people we serve here at The Arc of South Carolina.

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