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Hire Me SC Quarterly Newsletter |
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Hire Me SC People with disabilities can work, want to work, and should be afforded every opportunity to work. Hire Me SC is a campaign that promotes a culture of inclusion across the state of South Carolina, one in which employment for every individual, disability or not, is the norm rather than the exception. |
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| The Employer Summit is a one-day conference for business managers, executives, and HR professionals ready to hire and retain a workforce inclusive of people with disabilities. The Employer Summit will show you how including individuals with disabilities will strengthen your workforce. |
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Don't miss it:
Youth Disability Benefits Employment Workshop Are you interested in going to work or increasing your earnings? Have you been told that doing so would cause you to lose your cash benefits? If so, register for this free workshop for youth with disabilities, ages 14 through 25, their family members, and service providers! We will break down myths about working while receiving SSI/SSDI at the workshop, and connect you with local service providers.
A special thanks to Disability Rights SC for funding this workshop and SC Works Midlands for hosting this workshop |
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Announcing the SC Pathways Project! Able South Carolina is excited to share information about the South Carolina Pathways Project (SCPP), a Disability-Led Collaborative Model for Student Success. The project aims to create an innovative and seamless service delivery model that prepares students with disabilities to enter their post-school life with a South Carolina high school diploma, essential living and self-advocacy skills, paid employment experience, and the means to step into their communities prepared for successful futures. |
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SCPP is a 5-year grant aiming to:
- Increase the rates of people with Disabilities graduating with the South Carolina high school diploma
- Emphasize a disability-led approach to transition service delivery
- Equip transition professionals in South Carolina to provide optimal transition services and supports
- Provide high-quality work experiences to SC transition-age youth
This major undertaking is a collaborative effort between the SC Department of Education, Able South Carolina, Walton Options, AccessAbility, the University of South Carolina College of Education, the South Carolina Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Sumter School District, Public Charter School District, Rock Hill Schools, Dorchester School, and Williamsburg County School District. Click here to learn more about the South Carolina Pathways Project |
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SC Disability Employment Coalition Update The SC Disability Employment Coalition met on June 5, 2025, where 25 members participated in a Provider Listening Session led by Patrick Bennett, Executive Director of Access and Opportunity at Midlands Technical College. Patrick Bennett from Midlands Technical College led a Provider Listening Session to identify employment needs and opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This interactive session will help shape strategies to improve inclusive employment outcomes across South Carolina. |
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Final Report from Task Force to Eliminate Subminimum Wage in SC Task Force to Eliminate Subminimum Wage in South Carolina has officially launched its final report, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to promote equitable employment for individuals with disabilities. This comprehensive report outlines the history and use of subminimum wage under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, but also documents the transition process, highlighting both successes and barriers encountered along the way and offering recommendations to help other states end subminimum wage. |
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Hire Me SC is here for you - we have resources for everyone: |
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Job Seekers- You have skills and talents. Employment is possible, and we have the resources you need to get there. |
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Employers- You will benefit from hiring individuals with disabilities. We can show you how your company can thrive. |
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Service Providers- You can empower disabled people to reach their goals. We can show you the skills you need to make it happen. |
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You can empower your loved one to meet their employment goals. We can help you be an educated advocate. |
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Be a better employer Did you miss our blogs? Catch up now for real-life insights from a minority professional with a disability, sharing honest guidance for employers and empowering perspectives for people with disabilities navigating the workplace. |
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Able SC Employment Programs We offer a variety of employment programs and initiatives to help people with disabilities achieve their employment goals. Our Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA team works with people who receive social security benefits to help them understand how working may impact their benefits and what work incentives may be available to them. Our employment services include:
- Self-esteem/confidence building to prepare for employment
- Access to benefits counseling
- Career options counseling
- Job search skills (resumes, interviews)
- Workplace skill-building (communicating effectively, workplace etiquette, professional relationships, etc.)
- Job performance support
- Troubleshooting Workplace Issues (including disclosure, accommodations, and advocacy)
- Peer Support
Other employment programs include Hire Me SC, Ticket to Work, SNAP2Work, and SC Disability Employment Coalition. |
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Hire Me SC
720 Gracern Road Suite 106 | Columbia, South Carolina 29210
803.779.5121 | hiremesc@able-sc.org |
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