Gaming Groups! + other ways to get involved

Many of America's schools aren't fully accessible 

for students with disabilities 

Two-thirds of U.S. public school districts have potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Many facilities fall short by maintaining building conditions that create physical barriers. We also know that many schools have challenges with providing consistent, accessible online communication and web-based content. 

While it is understandable that adaptations need to be made during conditions such as the current pandemic, it is still essential that every student receives access to an education that meets their academic, social, and physical needs. Barriers that keep students from being fully integrated into school life, and those that impede learning are both illegal and unethical. 

At Able SC we offer consulting and assessment services that assist schools and other organizations in making their physical spaces accessible, as well as adapting digital content into accessible formats. In addition, we offer services to address policies and procedures to protect and meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. 

To find out more about these programs and how we can help make South Carolina accessible for all learners, contact Amy Shapley ashapley@able-sc.org. 

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Able SC Social Skills Gaming Group! 

Join our social skills gaming club! 

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THE DETAILS: Social skills gaming group for 13-17 year old students. Participants MUST be in school. You will learn social skills needed to create and maintain friendships while playing games and having fun! The groups will meet on every Tuesday ONLINE for 1 hour starting April 6th and ending April 27th. The 13-17 year old group will be from 4-5pm. Games that will be played include: Pictionary, Charades, 5 Second Rule, Codenames, and Taboo. 

Register here!

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You have until April 30 to apply for the 

2021 South Carolina Youth Leadership Forum! 

Dates: July 25-30, 2021 

SC YLF 2021 will be online due to the pandemic, but will be just as fun and engaging as years before! 

If you are interested in attending but not sure what your plans are for July 2021, you can now fill out an interest form. Once you fill this form out, you will be contacted by a YLF staff member much closer to the time in the hope that your plans for July are much clearer and you will be able to attend! 

Learn more and apply!

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Register for Advocacy Day 2021! 

Like last year, our annual Advocacy Day for Access & Independence will be held entirely online on the scheduled date of April 21, 2021 in order to remain safe and responsible as the pandemic continues. Advocacy Day isn’t possible without the participation of the community, which is why we are excited to expand our reach digitally with people all across the state and nation! Register to receive the livestream.  

Register for Advocacy Day!