ABLE SC, September News

 

September 2025 News for People with Disabilities Upcoming events in October, and more! 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. Equip Hangouts are held 2 times a month. You must be between 13 and 28 to be a part. Register to attend.

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AAIDD

 

On behalf the AAIDD Board of Directors and the Awards and Fellowship Committee, chaired by Steven Erickson, PharmD, I am very pleased to let you know that AAIDD has opened its calls for nominations for 2026 Fellows of the Association and national Awards to be presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL.   Fellows  Applications are due October 31, 2025  Preferment to Fellow status is an application or "self-nomination" process. Three letters of reference from AAIDD members are required, one of which must be from a Fellow.   Awards Nominations are due October 31, 2025 Please take the time to nominate someone deserving of national recognition with an AAIDD Award. I sincerely hope that you will consider these opportunities to recognize the outstanding contributions to the field and Association. Margaret A. Nygren, EdD, FAAIDD Executive Director & CEO

HIRE ME SC

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LAST CHANCE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT! TICKET SALES END SEPTEMBER 20! Don't miss Our Keynote Speaker: Anna Schmid Anna Schmid is a globally recognized disability advocate, speaker, and writer whose work centers on identity, accessibility, and inclusive workplace culture. Anna brings both lived experience and professional expertise to every stage, with a background in program management, employee resource group leadership, and accessible policy design. Anna serves on multiple Boards of Directors and most recently joined the Board of the Center for Disability Inclusion. Talks blend truth, vulnerability, and practical insights to inspire change that lasts. For just $95- Join us for the 10th annual Employer Summit, scheduled during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, on Wednesday, October 1, from 10 am to 3 pm, at the Michelin Conference Center in Greenville, SC. The Employer Summit is 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. Register for the Employer Summit NEW- TWO lesson tracks: Employer Track and Service Provider Track! 4.0 SHRM & HRCI Credits Approved- Nationally Transferable Don't miss the 10th Annual Employer Summit Employer Track Topics: Inclusive Workplace Design AI and the Future of Work and Employment Group lunch, Keynote speaker, and Panel Discussion to strengthen Employer-Provider Cooperative Relationships Service Provider Track Topics: Sustaining Job Placement Success Job Search Tools that Work- perspective from those with lived experience Group lunch, Keynote speaker, and Panel Discussion to strengthen Employer-Provider Cooperative Relationships Get to know our speakers Review the Agenda Consider Sponsorship Register Now- Closes September 20 What to expect at the event: Spending 10 AM - 3:00 PM at the Michelin Conference Center in Greenville, SC Catered lunch Engaging and Interactive Sessions In-person networking Service providers at information booths Nationally transferable SHRM and HRCI credits approved-4.0. Hire Me SC 720 Gracern Road Suite 106 | Columbia, South Carolina 29210 803.779.5121 | hiremesc@able-sc.org Follow Us Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your web browser