USC School of Medicine - Center for Disability Resources

05/11/2026

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.

05/07/2026

Congratulations to our amazing Graduate Assistant! Thanks for all of your hard work these past two years! We wish you the best!

Today's graduation feature is on Ashton Farmer, a SOMC Genetic Counseling student! A native of Clay County, Kentucky, she aims to help bring access to genetic counseling in Appalachian Kentucky, a region that has some of the highest cancer incidence rates in the country.

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05/05/2026

Congratulations to all of our graduating trainees this week! Our Assistant Director, Meghan Trowbridge, was also recognized as the Jim Ward Field Instructor of the Year by the USC College of Social Work. Proud of our great team!

04/25/2026

Last day of group for these social work students! We are so proud of them and grateful for all of their hard work this year! Excited to see what their futures hold and glad we could be a part of their journey!

03/30/2026

MSW intern, Michael Thames, provided a thoughtful session on “Walking in Their Shoes” to provide insight into parents’ feelings as they navigate the disability system. Parents often feel frustrated, overwhelmed, scared, and exhausted as they work to advocate for their child or family member to receive the best support and services. This serves as a good reminder that empathy and compassion goes a long way.

03/28/2026

Thank you so much to Meredith Hardage, Programs Manager, .cac for a fantastic presentation on mandatory reporting. Our social work interns loved hearing real stories and engaging in meaningful conversation! We know that children with disabilities are at higher risk of abuse and neglect and we need to be prepared to identify the signs and know the resources.