South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council

08/31/2026

Students with disabilities and their families are invited to participate in a Vanderbilt University about an online training on Section 504 plans in school settings.

Participants must be either:
• A person with a disability who currently has a Section 504 plan from school or
• A family caregiver of a child who currently has a Section 504 plan.

Participants will be randomly assigned to complete the training beginning in either September 2026 or May 2027. The training includes 1.5-hour weekly sessions for seven weeks, as well as surveys and program evaluations.

Interested in participating? Learn more or register at https://redcap.link/ywd99oaq.

08/31/2026

Deadline extended! Applications for the 2026-27 South Carolina Partners in Policymaking® program will now be accepted through Sept. 18.

Build your leadership and advocacy skills and gain resources to help advocate for yourself and others.

Learn more and apply at bit.ly/3qNgEsS.

08/29/2026

We had a great time Sunday at the Disability Resource Expo! We were proud to serve as the presenting sponsor and an exhibitor for this event.

Thank you to Bridged Nonprofit for bringing together individuals with disabilities, families, organizations and resources from across the community. We enjoyed connecting with everyone who stopped by and being part of the expo!

08/28/2026

More time means more opportunity! The application deadline for the 2026-27 South Carolina Partners in Policymaking® program has been extended to Sept. 18.

Strengthen your leadership and advocacy skills and gain resources to help advocate for yourself and others.

Learn more and apply at bit.ly/3qNgEsS.

08/27/2026

The United for Every Child Conference is almost here, and we’re excited to be an exhibitor!

Join SC Partnerships for Inclusion, South Carolina Child Care Inclusion Collaborative and SC Pyramid PIECES for their annual multi-day event focused on inclusion and the Pyramid Model in action. Attendees can register for one day or both days, and a variety of training credits will be available.

Registration closes Sept. 1, so don’t miss your chance to participate. We hope you’ll stop by and see us while you’re there!

Learn more and register at www.unitedforeverychild.org

08/21/2026

We’re counting down, too! Looking forward to a great day at the Disability Resource Expo!

Bridged, an Upstate nonprofit organization, plans to host a free resource event for people with disabilities on Aug. 23.

08/20/2026

Only a few days away! We're excited to be an exhibitor and a sponsor at the Bridged Nonprofit Disability Resource Expo this August! If you're looking for local resources, services or support for individuals with disabilities and their families, this free event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with organizations from across our community. We hope you'll stop by our booth and say hello! Learn more and register: bridgedsc.org/expo.

08/19/2026

There's still time to sign up for the 2026–27 South Carolina Partners in Policymaking® program!

Ready to strengthen your leadership and advocacy skills?

Applications are now open for the 2026–27 South Carolina Partners in Policymaking® program! If you're an adult with a disability or the parent of a young child with a disability, this program provides the tools and resources to help you advocate for yourself and others.

Learn more and apply by Sept. 4 at https://bit.ly/3qNgEsS.

08/17/2026

Mark your calendar and register for the Bridged Nonprofit Disability Resource Expo! We’re looking forward to connecting with individuals, families and organizations from across the community at this free event. See you there!

08/17/2026

Inspiring future advocates! Valarie Bishop (DDC), Aaron Magee (DDC) and Anastasia Ford recently welcomed new Center for Disability Resources interns at the University of South Carolina, sharing powerful personal stories and insights on advocacy and Council initiatives like Partners in Policymaking.