Self-help information through various links, documents, publications, etc. Check the Community Directory Channel for more resources.
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Practical Guide to Services
(Separate Website)
Detailed information about programs and services available for people with disabilities. The guide also lists family support organizations, advocacy groups and other agencies which provide services to people with disabilities.
By: SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
Sea su Propia Defensa: 7 Consejos (Know Your Own Defense: 7 Tips)
(Separate Website)
La misión de P&A: la misión de P&A es proteger los derechos legales, civiles y humanos de las personas con discapacidades en Carolina del Sur. Una de las vías en la cual nosotros logramos esta misión es capacitando a individuos para cuidarse así mismos.
By: Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities
Title II of the ADA: State and Local Government
(Separate Website)
Title II of the ADA protects people with disabilities from discrimination by state and local governments. It applies to all kinds of state or local governments, for example: police departments, county councils, courts, and state agencies like Department of Social Services (DSS) or Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN). Title II does not apply to private businesses. They are covered by another part of the ADA called Title III. This information packet does not cover public transportation. If your problem is with a private business or a public transit service please ask us for information about that problem.
By: Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities
Warning: Trust Kits May Be Hazardous to Your Finances
(Separate Website)
Buying a "trust kit" may be a significant financial mistake that can interrupt your life and the lives of those you love. Estate planning is complicated. Be sure your estate plan suits YOUR needs. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Wills and the Law
(Separate Website)
Why do you need a will, and how will having a will (or not) impact those you love after you are gone? PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Bar Association
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