South Carolina

Community Options

A non-profit organization providing housing, employment assistance, advocacy and support services to people with disabilities.
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Disability Action Center

A non-profit, consumer governed Center for Independent Living. Programs and services support persons with disabilities in taking full advantage of community resources, enhancing personal opportunities and determining the direction of their lives. Center serves people living in the Midlands and Upstate Regions.

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Disability Resource Center

An Independent Living Center in Charleston that works to empower persons of all ages with all types of disabilities to reach their highest level of independence, including community inclusion and employment.
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Employment Networks in South Carolina

Organizations that help increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries in obtaining employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR) and other support services from public and private providers, employers and other organizations.
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Home Builders Institute (HBI) Training Programs

Provides an overview of HBI's hands-on training to help people begin or advance their careers in the building industry. Training programs for at-risk youth, adult offenders and people with disabilities are offered through HBI's programs in Job Corps and Workforce Training and Employment Departments. Project Hope offers trades training and job placement services for people with disabilities.  A factsheet about Project Hope can be downloaded in PDF format.

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One-Stop Career Centers

These centers provide career counseling, resume assistance, direct job placement, classroom and on-the-job training and information about local and national labor markets and unemployment compensation.
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ServiceSource Network

Provides employment and training for people with disabilities in South Carolina and 9 other states.
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South Carolina Access

Features a guide to available resources for older adults, people with disabilities, their family members and caregivers in South Carolina. Includes information on transportation, benefits, health care, assistive technology and more.
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South Carolina Department of Disabilities & Special Needs

Provides programs and services for South Carolinians with mental retardation and related disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury.
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South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council

Encourages change by advocating and planning for better supports and services so that people with developmental disabilities will live in real homes, work at real jobs, learn real skills and form friendships.
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South Carolina Independent Living Centers (ILCs)

Contact information for ILCs throughout South Carolina. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.
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South Carolina One-Stop Directory

Provides assistance to job seekers or students searching for the right job and helps employers looking for the best job candidates.
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South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department

Serves as an employment agency for people with disabilities.
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South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department's Work Training Centers

Enables eligible South Carolinians with disabilities to prepare for, achieve and maintain competitive employment. Includes a list of 18 area offices and 24 work training centers throughout South Carolina.
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South Carolina Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA)

If you receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration, and are interested in working or learning more about how working would affect your benefits, you can get help from a community organization known as a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project.
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South Carolina's High School/High Tech

Promotes technology-based careers and education for youth with disabilities.
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Supported Employment

Provides assistance such as job coaches, transportation, assistive technology, specialized job training and individually tailored supervision.
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) - Savannah Local Office

Enforces federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination. The Savannah District Office has jurisdiction over the State of South Carolina Counties of Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Jasper and Williamsburg.
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University of South Carolina Center for Disability Resources

Connects the knowledge, expertise and resources of universities to persons with disabilities and the service delivery systems of the community.
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University of South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

SBDCs offer one-stop assistance to individuals and small businesses by providing a wide variety of information and guidance in central and easily accessible branch locations. SBDC services include, but are not limited to, assisting small businesses with financial, marketing, production, organization, engineering and technical problems.
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Work Incentive Seminar Events in Beaufort (09/28/2010) & York (09/30/2010)

If you are interested in learning about the Ticket to Work Program or other Work Incentives, you can attend a free Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE). WISE are community events held by local organizations for beneficiaries to learn more about available work incentives through accessible, informal, learning opportunities. Join us in Beaufort on September 28 or in York on September 30 to learn more.

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