If someone is hurting you and you need help finding resources and support, call our office at 803-779-5121 between 9am - 5pm Monday-Friday to make an appointment to talk to us. You can also email Dori Tempio at dtempio@able-sc.org.
IMPORTANT: Please know that we don’t provide direct crisis services. This means that we do not have a shelter (a place for people to stay for a short time while escaping an abusive situation). We also do not have lawyers, police, therapists, or medical workers on staff. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
Able SC has programs and services that address violence against South Carolinians with disabilities in three main ways.
- We help people with disabilities who have been hurt or abused to find resources, understand their legal rights, and get the support they need to heal. Able SC staff are not mandated reporters. This means that if you tell us someone is hurting you, we will never call the police or file an Adult Protective Services (APS) report unless you ask us to. Our staff offers one-on-one support that is led by the choices, goals, and needs of each individual.
- We create easy-to-understand educational resources about relationship safety for everyone! Our customized webinars, classes, and written materials are designed to be easy for people with all kinds of disabilities to access and understand. We teach about healthy relationships, how to notice signs of abuse, and how to get help if abuse happens to you.
- We provide training and education for professionals who serve survivors with disabilities.
1 in 3 South Carolinians has a disability– in other words, we are everywhere! Able SC can help you or your organization gain the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence you need to make your services accessible, welcoming, and affirming for people with disabilities.
Not sure if you or a loved one is being abused? Check out these helpful guides for people with disabilities.
- Self-Advocacy and Understanding Your Rights
- How to Get Help When You are Being Hurt: A Guide for Victims of Abuse and Assault with Disabilities
- Advocacy with Law Enforcement and Victim Service Providers
- End Abuse of People with Disabilities: booklet about abuse and violence. Offers tips for what you can do if you are being abused.
- See Something, Do Something: Prevent Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence: Guide on how to help if you see someone being hurt or abused.
Check out our brochures for professionals with tips and resources on accessibility:
- Connect to Safety: Ending Violence and Abuse for People with Disabilities
- Preventing Violence Against People with Disabilities through Education and Empowerment
Able South Carolina
803.779.5121 | advocacy@able-sc.org
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