September 2025 News for People with Disabilities

Upcoming events in October, and more!

Reads, ‘Empowering Employment! with Able South Carolina, Free Training for people with disabilities. Learning about your rights to have a job and support or accommodations for that job. Virtual 10/15@ 3 pm, In Person 10/14@ 3 pm. In person locations Able SC Columbia and Greenville Offices. Register or request accommodation: dtempio@able-sc.org, 803-779-5121.’ Includes cut-out photo of a woman with Down syndrome and pale skin smiling while clapping in a classroom setting. Background is light blue with Able SC light green and yellow geometric shapes for visual interest.

You are invited to join us for FREE monthly training classes online and in person!
To register and make a request for an accommodation based upon disability for any of the above trainings, please contact us at 800-681-6805, TTY: 803-779-0949, or email dtempio @able-sc.org a week before the event.
2025 Trainings:
October: Empowering Employment
Virtual October 15 at 3 pm
In Person October 14 at 3 pm
November: Getting Around Town
December: Building Confidence in the Workplace

For questions, contact info@able-sc.org

Lead and Make a Difference in Your Community!

The Community Leadership Academy (CLA) is a six-week, two-hour online course that helps people with disabilities and their families build leadership skills and make a difference in their communities.

Dates: Occurs every Thursday from10/9/2025 until 11/13/2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

In the CLA, you will:

Learn how to serve on boards, councils, and committees.
Build communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills.
Connect with mentors and other leaders.
Gain confidence to speak up and represent your community.

No prior experience is needed – just a desire to learn and lead!

Ready to Join the Community Leadership Academy?

Apply Online!

Call or Email: 803-779-5121, extension 132 ; dtempio@able-sc.org

Empower Hour!

Have a disability? Empower Hour is led by your peers. If you'd like to join, contact info@able-sc.org or call 1-800-681-6805. To make a request for accommodation based on disability, please call us at 800-681-6805 a week before the event.

Empower Hour meets online weekly: Thursdays from 1 pm to 2 pm

In Person Monthly at Columbia and Greenville offices: 2nd Thursday of each month from 4 pm- 5 pm.

Next in person meeting: October 9 from 4 pm to 5 pm

Other Events and Opportunities for People with Disabilities:

Disability Benefits & Employment Workshop: September 27
Save the Date! Fundable 2025! November 7, 2025

Youth Corner: Hangouts for ages 13-28

Did you know Able SC offers peer support for youth with disabilities?

Our Youth Hangouts are run by our Equip Leadership Group. We talk about becoming an adult, self-advocacy, and independent living skills. Learn more about the Equip Program.