April 2025 News for People with Disabilities

Upcoming events in May and more!

 
Reads, ‘Making Time Work for You! with Able South Carolina, Free Training for people with disabilities. Learn time management skills to get rid of bad habits. Virtual 5/21 @ 3 pm, In Person 5/20 @ 3 pm. In person locations Able SC Columbia and Greenville Offices. Register or request accommodation: dtempio@able-sc.org, 803-779-5121.’ Includes cut-out photo of a Deaf Black man with glasses and graying beard, smiling while signing. Background is light blue with Able SC light green and yellow geometric shapes for visual interest.

You are invited to join us for FREE monthly training classes online and in person!

To register and make a request for an accommodation based upon disability for any of the above trainings, please contact us at 800-681-6805, TTY: 803-779-0949, or email dtempio@able-sc.org a week before the event.

2025 Trainings:

For questions, contact info@able-sc.org

 
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Empower Hour!

Have a disability? Empower Hour is led by your peers. If you'd like to join, contact info@able-sc.org or call 1-800-681-6805. To make a request for accommodation based on disability, please call us at 800-681-6805 a week before the event.

Empower Hour meets online weekly: Thursdays from 1 pm to 2 pm


In Person Monthly at Columbia and Greenville offices: 2nd Thursday of each month from 4 pm- 5 pm.

  • Next in person meeting: May 8 from 4 pm to 5 pm
 
 
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Midlands Gives, Central Carolina Community Foundation

Support Able SC for Just $10: Midlands Gives Day is May 6, 2025

You might see on our social media and in other emails soon- Able SC is participating in Midlands Gives! Midlands Gives is an annual fundraiser day for all SC Midlands non-profits. You can make donations for a low as $10 to your favorite charities. If you want to support Able SC, thank you! Follow the button below to learn more about this day of giving.

 
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Other Events and Opportunities for People with Disabilities:

Disability Benefits and Employment Workshop

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

From 1PM – 3PM through Zoom

  • Are you interested in going to work or increasing your earnings?
  • Have you been told that doing so would cause you to automatically lose your cash benefits?
  • If so, register for this FREE workshop!
  • Register by following this link
 
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Youth Corner: Hangouts for ages 13-28

Did you know Able SC offers peer support for youth with disabilities?

Our Youth Hangouts are run by our Equip Leadership Group. We talk about becoming an adult, self-advocacy, and independent living skills. Learn more about the Equip Program.

  • Equip Hangouts are held 2 times a month. You must be between 13 and 28 to be a part. Register to attend.

Able South Carolina
720 Gracern Road Suite 106 | Columbia, South Carolina 29210
803.779.5121 | advocacy@able-sc.org

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