Statewide Disability-Related Web Sites

Family Connection of South Carolina, Inc: http://www.familyconnectionsc.org
Family Connection is a support network for families who have children with special needs. Founded in 1990, we're here to help thousands of children in South Carolina reach their potential by providing parent-to-parent connections, linking families to community resources, and sponsoring educational and support programs.

Hands On Health-South Carolina: http://www.handsonhealth-sc.org
Annotated links to web sites of interest to South Carolinians. Some of the disability related-topics are Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Multiple Sclerosis.

Parents Reaching Out to Parents of South Carolina, Inc. (PRO-Parents): http://www.proparents.org
A parent training and information (PTI) center for families of children with special needs. A PTI is an information resource for parents of children with disabilities.

Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc (P&A):
http://www.protectionandadvocacy-sc.org
Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. (P&A) protects the rights of people with disabilities in South Carolina. P&A promotes this mission by enabling individuals to advocate for themselves, and by promoting policies and services which respect their choices.

South Carolina Access: Aging and Disability Information: http://www.scaccesshelp.org
Searchable database of resources for older adults, people with disabilities, and their families and caregivers.

South Carolina Autism Society: http://www.scautism.org
The purpose of the South Carolina Autism Society is to enable all children and adults in South Carolina who have autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) to reach their maximum potential. 

South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS): http://www.state.sc.us/dss
The purpose of the South Carolina Department of Social Services is to ensure the safety and health of children and adults who cannot protect themselves, and to assist those in need of food assistance and temporary financial assistance while transitioning into employment.

South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council (SCDDC): http://www.scddc.state.sc.us
The SCDDC was established in 1971 and is federally funded under the Developmental Disabilities Act. The DD Council advocates for the independence, promotes the productivity, and fosters the integration of people who have developmental disabilities.

South Carolina State Library: http://www.state.sc.us/scsl
The purpose is to improve library services throughout the state and to ensure all citizens access to libraries and information resources adequate to meet their needs. The State Library supports libraries in meeting the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the people of South Carolina.

The Arc of South Carolina: http://www.arcsc.org
The Arc of South Carolina works to improve the lives of people with special needs. The Arc advocates for people with disabilities to ensure they have the services and supports they need to grow, develop, and live in the community. The Arc of South Carolina is affiliated with The Arc of of United States, a national organization on mental retardation.