June 2025 News for People with Disabilities

Upcoming events in July and more!

 
Reads, ‘How Can I Advocate? with Able South Carolina, Free Training for people with disabilities. Learn how to communicate for yourself and the disability community. Virtual 7/16 @ 3 pm, In Person 7/15 @ 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 South Asian woman using a microphone while seated in her wheelchair. 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

 
Graphic reading, 'Empower Hour! Peer networking- discover your power!' followed by a photo of Able SC's Dori Tempio, a white woman with cropped brown hair, presenting from her power wheelchair.

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: July 10 from 4 pm to 5 pm
 
Graphic with 3 photos; a Deaf, Black man smiling, a group of Black femme and non-binary disabled friends taking a selfie, and a Black non-binary woman smiling while standing with her rollator. Each image has vibrant color and smiles! Text reads, 'Juneteenth Freedom Day, Joy in Freedom,' followed by Able SC logo and illustration of breaking chains.

Juneteenth: Able SC Offices are closed June 19

This Juneteenth holiday we are inspired by the words of Keah Brown, "My Joy Is My Freedom." Brown, a Black, disabled, woman, describes the revolutionary idea, born from her ancestral past, that hope and joy are a sacred journey. With joy we celebrate freedom on this Freedom Day.

Read more of her essay, originally published in "Disability Visibility," a collection of stories edited by disabled activist, Alice Wong by clicking the button below.

 
A disabled nonbinary Black woman sits on the side of a hiking trail eating grapes.
 

Important Resources for people with disabilities:

Why Health Literacy Matters for Your Health and Independence: Read this factsheet to help you take control of your health needs

Responsibilities of Personal Care Assistants and Home Health Aides in Supporting People with Disabilities: Share this factsheet with any personal care assistants and support persons in your life. The booklet explains the importance of your personal independence.

 
 
Able SC Youth Logo

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.
 
Graphic with cut-out image of Statue of Liberty and text that reads, '04 July National holiday,' followed by quote from the post and Able SC logo.

4th of July: Able SC Offices are closed July 4

On the 4th of July holiday, we reflect on those with disabilities still seeking their own independence and change to "breathe free" through disability justice. 

Able SC offices are closed today in observance of the national holiday.

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

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