The Protection & Advocacy System for South Carolina
P&A is excited to be launching a new American Sign Language (ASL) Video. The third video in our new series discusses the Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology (PAAT) program. In addition to ASL, each video has closed captioning and voice over. We will be making more videos in the months to come. Check our website…
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The Board of Directors of Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities (P&A) is announcing the retirement of Gloria Prevost as Executive Director. After faithfully serving P&A for more than 20 years Gloria has decided to retire at the end of the year. I know you will all agree that she has been a wonderful…
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P&A is excited to be launching a new American Sign Language (ASL) Video. The second video in our new series discusses the Client Assistance Program (CAP). In addition to ASL, each video has closed captioning and voice over. We will be making more videos in the months to come. Check our website and new YouTube page…
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In March 2018, a bipartisan Social Security bill unanimously passed in Congress and was signed by the President on April 13, 2018. This bill created a new P&A program to monitor Social Security Administration (SSA) representative payees. This new initiative is scheduled to begin August 1, 2018. A representative payee is designated to receive Social…
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P&A is excited to be launching the first of our new set of American Sign Language (ASL) Videos. These new videos will help many South Carolinian’s better understand their rights on a variety of topics. This first video discusses who P&A is, what we do, and how to contact us to receive help. In addition to ASL, each…
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COMMUNITY NOTICE Investigation of South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice The Justice Department has opened an investigation of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. The investigation will review conditions at the Broad River Road Complex, South Carolina’s long-term juvenile commitment facility, including whether the Department of Juvenile Justice fails to protect youth from physical…
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On December 9, 2017 the P&A board approved a new vision statement. We envision a society where all people, regardless of type or severity of disability: Live free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation Are empowered through self-determination and self-advocacy Have equal access to services such as education, public transportation, and health care Are productive members…
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Protection & Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. 2017-2018 Goals and Case Selection Criteria Approved by Board of Directors – September 9, 2017 Effective October 1, 2017 GOAL 1: Reduce incidents of serious abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals with disabilities, including inappropriate restraint and seclusion in residential and day program settings. GOAL 2: To…
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Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. is pleased to announce that it will now administer the Client Assistance Program (CAP) in South Carolina. This program will help P&A expand its efforts to make sure that people with disabilities have the supports and services they need to help them work. The CAP program was…
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The SC Supported Decision Making Project has published three new manuals to help families, service providers, and attorneys promote independence and navigate different alternatives to guardianship. The SC Supported Decision Making Project is a collaboration between Able SC, The Arc of South Carolina, Family Connection of South Carolina, and Protection and Advocacy for People with…
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