End of 2025 News for People with Disabilities

Upcoming events in now through the end of the year for adults and youth with disabilities, holiday notices, and more!

 
Reads, ‘Building Confidence in the Workplace, Free Training for people with disabilities. Useful information on ways to communicate with coworkers, tips for work clothing, and more! Virtual 12/3 @ 3 pm, In Person 12/2 @ 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 Black woman in a wheelchair speaking while holding a tablet. 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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We need your vote!

We host FREE monthly training classes like the one mentioned above at Able SC for people with disabilities.

Now it's time to help us plan next year's topics. Please choose the topics or things that you would like us to discuss each month next year. The topics that receive the most votes will be picked for next year's training classes.

 
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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: December 11 from 4 pm to 5 pm
 
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Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday.

We are All Able SC &
Giving Tuesday: December 2

If you follow us on social media, you might notice we're talking about our We are All Able SC fundraiser and Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is an international fundraising day for nonprofits. You are welcome to give if you'd like to. Donations to Able SC can be made on our website.

 
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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

If you have any questions or need help registering, email equip@able-sc.org or call us at 864.235.1421. Registration is required. Equip Registration Link

Final Hangouts of the Year:

Equip Hangouts

Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Virtual Days: November 6 and December 4
In-Person Days: November 20 and December 18
Cost: Free

Creative Writing Club

Hone your creativity and writing skills by joining our Discord’s creative writing sessions on the last Thursday of each month.
Date: TBD
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Online
Cost: Free

Peer-to-Peer, Coast-to-Coast

Zoom hangout held on the first Saturday of each month that allows youth with disabilities to connect with their peers in Orange County, CA.
Date: November 1 and December 6
Time: 2 pm - 3 pm ET | 11 am - 12 pm PT
Location: Online
Cost: Free

 
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Thanksgiving: Able SC Closed November 27 & 28

Offices will reopen Monday, December 1

Holiday Closing: Able SC Closed December 19-January 4

Our team is taking this time to rest, recharge, and return for another year with you! Offices will reopen January 5th. 

Happy Holidays! Able SC offices are closed for the holiday season through January 4th.Photo of the floor covered in glitter and balloons with Able SC logo on them. Text copied from the post appears at the top.

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

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