33rd Annual Disability Advocacy Day 2022

DATE: Wednesday, March 2, 2022

LOCATION: South Carolina State House

TIME: 9:00 a.m.

DESCRIPTION: The South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations (SCPDO) is happy to announce plans to celebrate our 33rd Annual Disability Advocacy Day on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 on the North Grounds of the South Carolina State House. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.

Disability Advocacy Day is an event focused on connecting disability advocates with their legislators to talk about the policy issues and concerns that impact people with disabilities in our state. This event also provides an opportunity for advocates, self-advocates, caregivers and family members to learn about the legislative process and how to get involved in disability advocacy efforts.

Issues to be addressed include:

Transportation
Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS)
Respite
Medicaid Waiver Waiting Lists
Aging Caregivers
Direct Support Professionals
#COVID19 and how it has affected individuals who have disabilities
Special Education
Affordable Housing

To learn more, visit https://www.scpdo.org/

Find Your Legislators: South Carolina Legislature Online – Find Your Legislators (scstatehouse.gov)