South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council

06/05/2026

Supported decision making is an alternative to guardianship that provides people with disabilities the assistance, tools and information they need to make their own choices and decisions while respecting their autonomy. With supported decision making, people with disabilities remain at the center of decision making, choose who supports them, retain their legal rights and maintain control over their lives.

Learn more and download the manual at: https://bit.ly/4vohWq1.

Able South Carolina

06/05/2026

Such an exciting opportunity!

06/03/2026

There’s still time to review and comment on our 2027-2031 State Plan draft! The plan outlines goals to expand advocacy opportunities, strengthen community supports and improve employment outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Review the plan and submit your feedback at https://bit.ly/3uIDuE0.

06/01/2026

Registration is now open for the free South Carolina statewide virtual IDD & Dementia Workshop! Join the three-day workshop series June 22, 24 and 26 to learn from the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices' national model curriculum on intellectual disabilities and dementia. Register online at https://bit.ly/4dQYVp0.

05/21/2026

Your voice matters! The draft of our Five-Year State Plan focuses on advocacy, community living, emergency preparedness, transition planning and employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Help shape the future of disability services in South Carolina by reviewing the draft and sharing your feedback at https://bit.ly/3uIDuE0.

05/21/2026

Learn more and apply now!

Applications are now open for the 2026-27 South Carolina Partners in Policymaking® program! This leadership training program helps adults with disabilities and parents of young children with disabilities build advocacy skills and connect with valuable resources. Travel reimbursement, lodging, meals and eligible support services are provided for participants. Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/3qNgEsS.

05/12/2026

We want your feedback on our 2027-2031 Five-Year State Plan draft! This plan will help guide projects, services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across South Carolina. Review the draft and share your input at https://bit.ly/3uIDuE0.

05/09/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026-27 South Carolina Partners in Policymaking® program! This leadership training program helps adults with disabilities and parents of young children with disabilities build advocacy skills and connect with valuable resources. Travel reimbursement, lodging, meals and eligible support services are provided for participants. Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/3qNgEsS.

05/02/2026

Your voice matters! The draft of our Five-Year State Plan is available, and we want to hear from you! Share what you like, what we can improve and help shape a more inclusive South Carolina for all. Visit https://bit.ly/3uIDuE0 to review the plan and share your feedback today.