People with disabilities can work, want to work, and should be afforded every opportunity to work. Powered by Able SC and the South Carolina Disability Employment Coalition (SCDEC), a coalition formed to eliminate employment barriers for individuals with disabilities, Hire Me SC is a campaign that promotes a culture of inclusion across the state of South Carolina, one in which employment for every individual, disability or not, is the norm rather than the exception.
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Transportation Services
Brittany provided an overview of travel training, including trip planning, one-on-one travel training, and group travel training. The presentation also covered the transportation programs offered by the COMET such as the Pick Up Program (PUP), Volunteer Transportation Reimbursement Program (VTrip), Vanpool, the COMET on the GO, and others. You can learn more about these programs by visiting the COMET's website.
David discussed the importance of taking an individualized approach to transportation. He also emphasized building partnerships with local transit agencies. If your regional agency is not responsive, look at it as an opportunity to advocate for changes such as establishing an advisory committee to address accessibility.
Are you interested in learning more about travel training opportunities or advocating for changes to the transportation services in your area? Contact your nearest transit agency to get the conversation started today!
View Brittany's PowerPoint Presentation
View David's PowerPoint Presentation
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Benefits Workshops coming
in February 2023!
Are you interested in going to work or increasing your earnings? Have you been told that doing so would cause you to automatically lose your cash benefits? We have been holding benefits workshops for the past several years to dispel some myths about working while receiving SSI/SSDI and connect individuals with local organizations to help them with their job search. We’ve secured funding from Disability Rights SC to hold four benefits workshops in 2023! The first workshop will be youth-focused and held in late February. Contact Melissa using the button below if you have any questions!
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Join a SCDEC Workgroup!
The Employment Myths Factsheet workgroup met throughout 2022 to create a factsheet that dispels myths about disability employment. The factsheet is written by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities. It will be ready to share in the coming weeks! Are you a person with a disability and interested in joining this workgroup to participate in future projects? Email Cali Sandel for more information.
The Employment and Benefits Workshop Workgroup is resuming meetings this month to prepare for the youth-focused workshop in February! Are you a professional working with youth with disabilities? Email Melissa Snyder for more information on joining the next meeting!
The SCDEC Transition Workgroup continues to share work-related initiatives, programs, and opportunities for youth with disabilities through this resource document. Please check out the latest updates, share with your networks, and remember to submit any new information you would like to share using the button below! This workgroup is looking for a new team lead. If you are interested in this role, email Sandy Jordan for more information. If you would like to join the email list for the Transition Workgroup, email Annie Foster.
Submit updates for the Transition Workgroup!
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Employer Resources
Are you an employer looking for the next steps in making your business accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities? The Hire Me SC website has a resource page specifically for you! On our website, you will find steps for getting started with disability employment. In addition, there are resources for ensuring accessibility, federal contractors, and disability language and etiquette.
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Hire Me SC
803.779.5121 | hiremesc@able-sc.org
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