Able South Carolina - Columbia

Service(s)

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    Advocacy

    We're at the forefront of activism and leadership on any and all issues affecting people with disabilities. We work with local, state, and national leaders to bring about change and create opportunities. We do this on the individual, local, state, and national levels. 

    Hours of Operation

    Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm except on holidays. 

    Counties Served
    • Abbeville
    • Anderson
    • Calhoun
    • Cherokee
    • Chester
    • Clarendon
    • Fairfield
    • Greenville
    • Kershaw
    • Laurens
    • Lee
    • Lexington
    • Newberry
    • Oconee
    • Orangeburg
    • Pickens
    • Richland
    • Saluda
    • Spartanburg
    • Sumter
    • Union
    • York
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    Independent Living

    As a part of our independent living services, we offer housing searches and advocacy. We equip people with the tools they need to reach their goals through consumer-driven services. Our services increase independent living skills, confidence level, and overall adaptability.  

    Hours of Operation

    Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm except on holidays. 

    Counties Served
    • Abbeville
    • Anderson
    • Calhoun
    • Cherokee
    • Chester
    • Clarendon
    • Fairfield
    • Greenville
    • Greenwood
    • Kershaw
    • Laurens
    • Lee
    • Lexington
    • Newberry
    • Oconee
    • Orangeburg
    • Pickens
    • Richland
    • Saluda
    • Spartanburg
    • Sumter
    • Union
    • York
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    Information and Referral

    Able SC collects and maintains invaluable information on all resources in each of the communities we serve. We can help individuals and their families connect with the right internal and external resources for a variety of needs. We can also help service providers and other community professionals find out the answers to questions they may have about disability rights and resources. 

    Hours of Operation

    Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm except on holidays. 

    Counties Served
    • Abbeville
    • Anderson
    • Calhoun
    • Cherokee
    • Chester
    • Clarendon
    • Fairfield
    • Greenville
    • Greenwood
    • Kershaw
    • Laurens
    • Lee
    • Lexington
    • Newberry
    • Oconee
    • Orangeburg
    • Pickens
    • Richland
    • Saluda
    • Spartanburg
    • Sumter
    • Union
    • York
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    Support Groups

    Peer Supporters serve as role models, as only someone with personal experience with disabilities can do. They share life experiences one-on-one, in small groups, and do regular monthly peer support meetings for those interested - both on-site and online. 

    Hours of Operation

    Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm except on holidays. 

    Counties Served
    • Abbeville
    • Anderson
    • Calhoun
    • Cherokee
    • Chester
    • Clarendon
    • Fairfield
    • Greenville
    • Greenwood
    • Kershaw
    • Laurens
    • Lee
    • Lexington
    • Newberry
    • Oconee
    • Orangeburg
    • Pickens
    • Richland
    • Saluda
    • Spartanburg
    • Sumter
    • Union
    • York
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    Disability Supportive Housing

    Transition into the Community: Able SC can assist people with disabilities with living where they choose and maintaining their independence in the community. Living in a setting that takes away some of your choices, freedom, or independence can be frustrating. We can help navigate a move from any environment, including nursing homes, community residential care facilities, group homes, and other institutions. 

    Hours of Operation

    Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm except on holidays. 

    Counties Served
    • Abbeville
    • Anderson
    • Calhoun
    • Cherokee
    • Chester
    • Clarendon
    • Fairfield
    • Greenville
    • Greenwood
    • Kershaw
    • Laurens
    • Lee
    • Lexington
    • Newberry
    • Oconee
    • Orangeburg
    • Pickens
    • Richland
    • Saluda
    • Spartanburg
    • Sumter
    • Union
    • York
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    Education

    Able SC Outreach + Training: We educate the community through a variety of technical assistance and training programs to assist businesses with achieving full equity by including disability and fulfilling their legal obligations under disability rights legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, SC Persons with Disability Right to Parent Act, etc. 

    Able Access Includes: 

    • Architectural Accessibility Assessments 
    • Digital/Website Accessibility Training and Testing 
    • Customized Professional Training and Keynote Speakers 
    • Policy and Procedure Review to Ensure Inclusiveness 
    • Individualized technical assistance 
    Hours of Operation

    Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm except on holidays. 

    Counties Served
    • Abbeville
    • Anderson
    • Calhoun
    • Cherokee
    • Chester
    • Clarendon
    • Fairfield
    • Greenville
    • Greenwood
    • Kershaw
    • Laurens
    • Lee
    • Lexington
    • Newberry
    • Oconee
    • Orangeburg
    • Pickens
    • Richland
    • Saluda
    • Spartanburg
    • Sumter
    • Union
    • York

Description of Organization

Able SC is a Disability Justice Nonprofit Organization and Center for Independent Living seeking transformational changes in systems, communities, and individuals. 

Our Mission: 

  • Equip people with disabilities with tools to foster pride and direct their lives. 
  • Educate the community to challenge stereotypes and eliminate barriers. 
  • Advocate for access, equity, and inclusion at the individual, local, state, and national level. 

We also provide youth transition services. As an organization staffed and board-directed by a majority of people with disabilities ourselves, we understand the needs of youth, their families, and the professionals supporting them in ways that other agencies may not. 

Counties Served

  • Abbeville
  • Anderson
  • Calhoun
  • Cherokee
  • Chester
  • Clarendon
  • Fairfield
  • Greenville
  • Greenwood
  • Kershaw
  • Laurens
  • Lee
  • Lexington
  • Newberry
  • Oconee
  • Orangeburg
  • Pickens
  • Richland
  • Saluda
  • Spartanburg
  • Sumter
  • Union
  • York

Languages Spoken on site

English

Interpreter Line Available for Callers

Yes

Hours of operation

Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm except for holidays. 

Toll-Free

800-681-6805

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