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other advocacy organization events and news.
These resources are not intended to be legal advice. They are for general information only and may not cover the special facts of your situation. Using these resources cannot determine whether you have a legal issue. If you believe that you have a legal right that may have been violated, you may have a deadline to file your claim or lose your right. Sometimes these deadlines are very short, such as 180 days from the date of event.
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Employment Issues Under the ADA Mental Health Miscellaneous Fact Sheets in WORD Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security Voting
P&A's Annual Report 2007 P&A Newsletter, Perspectives, in PDF Publications suspended until further notice.
Perspectives, Winter, 2008 Below are
public meetings and special events held by
Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities,
Inc. All meetings are open
to the public and all interested parties
are encouraged to attend public
advisory council and board meetings. All meetings/events held by P&A
are physically accessible. Requests for other
accommodations should be made by
calling 1 866.275.7273 (voice) and 1.866.232.4525 (TTY) or by writing to the
Columbia office address.
Requests should be received 7 days in advance if possible.
September 11, 2010 ~ P&A Board Meeting ~ P&A Columbia Office ~ 10:30am
December 11, 2010 ~ P&A Board Meeting ~ P&A Columbia Office ~ 10:30am
April 29, 2011 ~ Celebrating Abilities: An Evening of Jazz and Art ~ Meridian Building ~ 6:00pm
Recursos en Español/Resources in Spanish
Abuse and Neglect
Abuse Neglect & Exploitation in WORD ~ Revised August 2005
Reporting Abuse Neglect Exploitation in WORD ~ Revised March 2007
Section 504 and Rights of Prisoners in WORD ~ Revised 11-21-05
BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PLANS (BSPs) FOR CLIENTS OF SC DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS (DDSN)
~ Created and Revised 03-16-07
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology and Special Education ~ Revised 05-05
AT Lemon Law Fact Sheet ~ Revised 03-05
P&A Assistive Technology Brochure
Education
Seclusion and Restaint In Public Schools Fact Sheet Revosed August 2009
Education Evaluation Fact Sheet ~ Revised 11-08-05
Filing a 504 Education Complaint Fact Sheet ~ Revised 03-16-07
Filing a Complaint with the South Carolina Department of Education ~ Revised 02-08
Least Restrictive Environment-Full Inclusion-Mainstreaming ~ Revised 11-08-05
Related Services-A Very Important Part of Special Education ~ Revised 11-08-05
Education for Children with Disabilities--TWO Very Important LAWS! ~ Revised 11-08-05
Expulsion and Manifestation Fact Sheet ~ Revised 07-09
Advocacy Tips for Meeting with School or District Officials ~ Revised 08-08
Education Bullying Fact Sheet ~ Revised 07-08
Assistive Technology and Special Education ~ Revised 05-05
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act:
College Students~ Revised 03-16-07
Healthcare Needs of Students ~ Revised 10-05
Prior Written Notice~ Revised 03-06
Discipline of Students with Disabilities~ Revised 07-08
Protections for Students Not Yet Identified as Eligible for IDEA~ Revised August 2008
How to Assess and Address a Student’s Problem Behavior: Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) & Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs)~ Revised 2006
Employment Discrimination ~ Revised July 2009
Reasonable Accommodations & Your Rights as an Employee ~ Revised May 2010
P&A for Beneficiaries of Social Security
Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Mediation
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Title III, Accessible Public Accommodations (e.g., restaurants, stores, and doctors offices).
Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Title II, State & Local Government
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Accessible Transportation
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act:
College Students
Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Mediation
Employment Discrimination
Reasonable Accommodations & Your Rights as an Employee ~ Revised May 2010
Mental Health
Treatment Review In the Community
South Carolina Medicaid Waiver Program: A Guide for Self-Advocates ~ Revised 07-10 Learn about all nine waivers and how they can provide support you need to live in the community.
When Child Grows Up Fact Sheet ~ Revised 10-05
Tax and Disability Benefits Fact Sheet ~ Revised March 2008
P&A's TBI Resource Guide ~ Revised 04-08
Medical Records Privacy Rights-Fact Sheet ~ Revised 8-05
AT Lemon Law Fact Sheet ~ Revised 03-05
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment
~ Revised 07-09
Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security:
Assisting Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries with
Return to Work Issues
~ Revised 07.09
COMMUNITY WORK INCENTIVE COORDINATORS (CWIC's) ~ Revised 07.09
Voting Rights Fact Sheet in PDF ~ Revised 03-09-04
Voting Accessibility Survey in PDF ~ Revised 05-06
P&A General Brochure ~ Revised March 2008
P&A Basic (Who, What, Where) Brochure
P&A Seven Tips for Self-Advocacy ~ Revised March 2008
P&A Assistive Technology Brochure
P&A for Voting Accessibility
P&A's Annual Report 2006
P&A's Annual Report 2005
P&A's Annual Report 2004
P&A's Annual Report 2003
P&A's 2002 Annual Report: Includes articles on P&A's "Firsts",
fiscal information, team activities, comments from users of P&A's services, and much much more!
Team Advocacy Annual Report 2007-2008
Team Advocacy Annual Report 2006-2007
Team Advocacy Project Annual Report 2004-2005
Team Advocacy Project Annual Report 2003-2004
Team Advocacy 2002-2003 Annual Report: Includes information
on the 65 community residential care facility inspections conducted throughout the state. View ratings here!
Perspectives, Summer, 2007
Perspectives, Winter, 2006
Perspectives, Spring, 2006
Perspectives, Winter, 2005
Perspectives, Summer, 2005
Perspectives, Fall, 2004
Perspectives, Summer, 2004
Perspectives, Fall, 2003
Link to the South Carolina Administrative Procedures Act, SC Code 1-23-10.
Learn more about Melissa McManus by going to Relay South Carolina Website and clicking on ABOUT and then choosing RSC Team from the drop down menu.
Link to the U.S. Department of Justice ADA Homepage
Link to the South Carolina Association of the Deaf
Link to the Department of Justice
Link to the South Carolina Association for the Deaf
IN MEMORIAM
Harriet McBryde Johnson
Harriet McBryde Johnson, a nationally known attorney and activist for the rights of people with
disabilities and former member of the P&A Board, died June 4, 2008.
More information about her remarkable life is available at:
Harriet McBryde Johnson--Attorney Activist Dies-Charleston.Net
New York Times Article
Harriet’s article in the New York Times Magazine about the segregation of people with disabilities in institutions is available on
P&A’s website, Disability Gulag
We extend our deepest sympathy to her family and her countless friends and admirers.
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