August 2025: "Back to school" education for every age and every person Each
August marks the start of back-to-school season for children and
families, but at Able SC, our focus goes beyond grade-school classrooms.
This month, we shared tools, tips, and learning opportunities to
support students in achieving success, equip teachers and staff to
engage effectively, guide employers in meeting best practices, and
empower people with disabilities to strengthen their self-advocacy. For Students with Disabilities Students with disabilities belong. That's why we started the month with a letter to students reminding them that they matter, they belong, and they are not alone, along
with a challenge for their teachers, families, and non-disabled student
peers. The letter also included a tool that showcases why Equity is about belonging: Equity in schools for students with disabilities. Our youth team also provided back-to-school tips for youth with disabilities, from youth with disabilities. We also announced the launch of the SC Pathways Project (SCPP). The
SCPP is a statewide disability-led collaborative, including state
agencies, centers for independent living, and partner school districts,
addressing the need for better transition resources and programming for
students with disabilities. It supports young people with disabilities
as they transition from high school to adulthood and secure meaningful
employment. For Employers We continue to build up and prepare for the 10th annual Employer Summit: a
one-day conference for business managers, executives, HR professionals,
and service providers who are ready to strengthen their workforce and
the economy by including people with disabilities. On October 1, we plan
to provide quality education to employers and service providers through
two tracks tailored to their unique content needs, while bringing both
groups together to network in ways that will benefit and promote
employment opportunities for people with disabilities. For People with Disabilities We
created a plain language guide for the Southeast ADA Center, designed
for people with disabilities in different situations. The guide has
sample advocacy phrases, scripts, and templates for you to use: . |
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| We also created videos that go with the guide- use these videos to help you better understand how to be a self-advocate: Why this work matters Each of these letters and resources can be found on our website at Able-SC.org, along with dozens upon dozens of other resources that continue to be added, which we personally craft to meet our mission: - Equip people with disabilities with tools to foster pride and to direct their own lives;
- Educate the community to challenge stereotypes and eliminate barriers; and
- Advocate for access, equity, and inclusion at the individual, local, state, and national level.
As
a disability-led organization, we embody our purpose every day, seeking
transformational changes in systems, communities, and individuals. Even
though we have a personal drive to ensure that we advance equity for
people with disabilities and our inclusion in all spaces, this work does
not come free. Right now, our mission and purpose are under threat, from the growing threats against disability rights, to the threat of federal budget cuts- the only way we can continue to meet our mission is with your support. |
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