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SCPDO

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SC Partnership of Disability Organizations

 South Carolina
scpdo.org/
Joined January 2019
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SCPDO@SCPDO1Feb 12
Margie Williamson, Executive Director of The Arc of South Carolina, joined WHHI News to discuss the importance of Disability Advocacy Day and why advocacy matters across our state. Watch the interview: whhitv.com/clips/P7_YuGEHifs… Join us March 4, 2026 at the SC Statehouse. #SCPDO
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We’ve issued an Open Letter to members of the SC General Assembly ahead of #DisabilityAdvocacyDay on March 4. People with disabilities are facing long waiting lists, workforce shortages, housing barriers, and healthcare gaps. Read the full letter: scpdo.org/open-letter
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✨ SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: DAD 2026 EMCEE ✨ We’re kicking off our #DAD2026 Speaker Spotlight Series with the incredible Judi Gatson 🎤 Join us March 4, 2026 at the SC State House. 🔗 scpdo.org 📝 Register: tinyurl.com/DAD2026Registrat… @wistv10 💜
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The Disability Advocacy Day 2026 Digital Magazine is live! tinyurl.com/DAD2026Magazine Then, head over to scpdo.org to dive even deeper… Join us as we advocate together for a more inclusive South Carolina. #DisabilityAdvocacyDaySC #DAD2026
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March is Disabilities Awareness Month in SC, and we’re kicking it off with Disability Advocacy Day 💙 🗓 Wed, March 4 at 9:30 a.m. 📍 SC State House Join advocates from across the state as we lift voices and push for change together. 👉 scpdo.org #DAD2026
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Can’t meet with your legislator in person? Your voice still matters. SCPDO is collecting disability stories to share with lawmakers ahead of Disability Advocacy Day. Share your story here: 🔗 tinyurl.com/ShareYourStory4D… 📩 scpdoinfo@gmail.com #DisabilityAdvocacy #YourVoiceMatters
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We welcome stories in writing, photos, or short videos. Share what you want lawmakers to understand about disability services and supports in SC.
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Disability Advocacy Day 2026 Theme: Leading the Way: Advocacy in Action Now’s time to act. Reach out to your legislators & schedule to meet with them on DAD. Your story helps shape the policies & solutions people need in SC. Call today! Your voice leads the way! #DAD2026
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It’s time to vote! Help shape the focus of the 37th Annual Disability Advocacy Day by casting your vote for this year’s Advocacy Priorities. 📅 Wednesday, March 4, 2026 📍 SC State House Steps | Columbia, SC 👉 Vote & learn more: SCPDO.org tinyurl.com/DAD2026Prioritie…
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Save the Date! Disability Advocacy Day 2026 is coming to the SC State House on Wednesday, March 4th in Columbia! Join us for a powerful day of advocacy, inclusion, and action. Learn more: SCPDO.org Get involved: scpdoinfo@gmail.com #DisabilityAdvocacyDay #SCPDO
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The DOJ halted civil rights lawsuits into abuse in SC & LA state-run facilities — despite finding serious harm. ProPublica’s investigation reveals the disturbing details. 🔗 propublica.org/article/trump… #DisabilityRights #TheArcofSC
Trump Administration Halted Lawsuits Targeting Civil Rights Abuses of Prisoners and Mentally Ill...

Trump Administration Halted Lawsuits Targeting Civil Rights Abuses of Prisoners and Mentally Ill...

The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division had brought lawsuits accusing Louisiana of confining prisoners longer than they should and South Carolina of keeping mentally ill people in unreasonably restrictive...

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The President’s new executive order pushes forced institutionalization of unhoused people with disabilities—gutting civil rights & decades of legal protections. We need housing, not handcuffs. Care, not confinement. #DisabilityRights #EndInstitutionalization
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🚨 Major changes are coming to Medicaid, SNAP, & more—and people with disabilities could pay the price. ❌ $1T in Medicaid cuts ❌ SNAP work rules expanded ❌ 21,000+ already on SC waitlists We broke it down for you: 🔗 arcsc.org/keyadvocacyinitiat… 📞 Speak out. Call your lawmakers.
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📣 We’re #hiring Case Managers in Greenwood, Laurens & Dorchester Counties! • Bachelor’s degree required • Start at $18.69/hr during training • Help people w/ IDD thrive 💛💜💙 Apply ➡️ arcsc.org/employment | Email ✉️ thearc@arcsc.org Please RT! #SCJobs #TheArcofSC
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ACTION ALERT! The House may vote on the reconciliation bill tomorrow. It slashes Medicaid & SNAP—programs thousands of South Carolinians rely on. Let’s flood Congress with our voices today: CALL 202-224-3121 and tell your Representative to VOTE NO. #TheArcofSC #ProtectMedicaid
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🚨 Urgent: The Dept. of Energy is trying to roll back key disability rights protections under Section 504—without public input. Unless we act, these changes take effect July 15. 🗓️ Submit your comment by June 16: regulations.gov #DisabilityRights #Protect504 #TheArcofSC
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📣 A FREE event for autistic adults! Join @MUSChealth SPARK at Seacoast Church on July 26 for a sensory-friendly day of self-advocate speakers, vendors, and more. 🕘 9am–1pm | Mt Pleasant, SC 🔗 RSVP: redcap.link/SPARKConference #AutisticVoices #SPARKAutism
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Your voice matters! The SC House Government Efficiency & Legislative Oversight Committee wants YOUR feedback on Vocational Rehabilitation services! Deadline: March 3, 2025 Take the survey now: surveymonkey.com/r/PublicInp……Help shape the future of SCVRD! #SCVRD #Advocacy #scpdo
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We're grateful to partner with these incredible organizations for #DisabilityAdvocacyDay! Together, we’re making a difference for people with disabilities in SC. Learn more about our partners: scpdo.org/partners 💙 #DisabilityAdvocacyDaySC #AdvocacyMatters
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🎥 Your Voice Matters! Help us prepare for Disability Advocacy Day by sharing your story! Submit a 2-min video about: ✅ Challenges you or your loved one face ✅ Solutions that matter (services, education, jobs) 📅 Email videos to thearc@arcsc.org by Dec 31. Let’s spark change!
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