Spotlight
Opinion: Why Ameera is a Muppet with a wheelchair
that doesn’t fit
Does this representation do harm by being inaccurate, or does it help highlight the problem of a lack of resources for people with disabilities?
This article discusses the new addition to the Muppet cast on Sesame Street. The Muppet character is a girl in a wheelchair as PBS is trying to show inclusivity. It talks about the conversation that UNICEF and PBS had when discussing how the wheelchair build does not match that of one made for someone with a spinal cord injury. PBS admits that they made the wheelchair incorrectly to show the lack of access to equipment based on the needs of someone's disability in the community.
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Events
Advocacy Day for Access & Independence
April 12, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SC Statehouse & Livestream
Advocacy Day for Access & Independence is the ONLY event in South Carolina that's breaking down barriers for ALL South Carolinians with disabilities. Since its inaugural gathering in May 2014, support has grown to 30 organizations statewide all unified in an effort to ensure people with disabilities have equal access and opportunity. People with disabilities face unnecessary and discriminatory barriers to transportation, employment, and public access. Advocacy Day for Access and Independence will shine a light on these barriers in hopes of improving the lives of all South Carolinians.
This year's event is planned with hybrid options, where you can participate in-person or online. Participate with us at the Statehouse, or anywhere in the world via our livestream online!
Please register to receive notifications about the event and a link to join the Livestream on the day of the event. Please note, when completing the registration, to move to the next page you will need to select "summary".
Official Livestream- Follow this link to our YouTube Channel. On the day of the event, from 10 am to 12pm, our Livestream will appear at the top of the channel page!
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Equip Hangouts
First and Third Thursday of every month
from 6:00 - 7:00 PM.
Equip Leaders and Mentors help empower their peers to take charge of their lives, find their unique voice to self-advocate, and engage with their community of peers more fully. Our Equip Hangouts meet on the first and third Thursdays of every month from 6-7 PM. The meeting on the first Thursday is held virtually, and the meeting on the third Thursday is in person at the Greenville and Columbia Able SC offices. If you have any questions about Equip Hangouts, please email mhanna@able-sc.org or hroberts@able-sc.org.
Upcoming Equip Hangouts:
- Thursday, February 2, 6-7 PM, Virtual
- Thursday, February 16, 6-7 PM, In Person
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The South Carolina Youth Leadership Forum
Become a leader in your community.
The South Carolina Youth Leadership Forum is a summer experience where you can become a leader for disability rights — all while having fun.
The South Carolina Youth Leadership Forum is an opportunity for young adults with disabilities living in South Carolina to cultivate leadership skills and learn how to become an advocate in their community. Selected delegates typically stay on a college campus for three nights to learn about independent living and advocacy in a safe and supportive setting while building relationships with other young adults from around the state.
The location and dates for YLF 2023 will be announced soon!
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Advocacy
IRS Increases Limit for ABLE Accounts
People with disabilities can save more money without jeopardizing eligibility for government benefits thanks to a change in tax rules for the new year. ABLE accounts are offered through programs in 47 states, many of which are open to individuals nationwide if they have a disability that onset before age 26. Starting in 2026, that age limit will rise to 46 under a recently passed law. As of September, there were more than 131,000 ABLE accounts open with $1.133 billion in assets, according to ISS Market Intelligence.
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