"Legislate for Change, Advocate for All!"
This Disability Advocacy Day, we’re uniting under the theme “Legislate for Change, Advocate for All” to push for policies that create a more inclusive and equitable future for individuals with disabilities. Together, we can amplify voices, share stories, and inspire legislators to act. Let’s advocate for change that benefits everyone—because inclusion starts with action!
Join us on Disability Advocacy Day at 9:30 a.m. to stand alongside individuals with disabilities and their families in the fight for inclusion, equality, and access to essential services.
Together, we can educate lawmakers and break down barriers, ensuring a brighter future for over 500,000 South Carolinians with lifelong disabilities.
Your voice matters—be part of this powerful movement and help create meaningful change by sharing your story, advocating for policy improvements, or supporting our efforts today! For more information, email us at scpdoinfo@gmail.com.
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Tips on Advocating
One of the most important steps we can take ahead of Disability Advocacy Day is to look up our legislators, see what committees they are on and find out how they have voted on issues we care about. With the website Open States, constituents can find bills they are interested in and also search for their legislators. To find your legislators’ voting records, we recommend searching for them on Ballotpedia. Both of these sites are great resources for any advocate to be properly informed.
Once we become informed on the issues and our legislators, we can better advocate for ourselves during the session and beyond. But Disability Advocacy Day is not the only opportunity to advocate! In fact, there are year-round opportunities. Once you have found who represents you and how they vote, feel free to reach out to them on social media or connect with them via email or phone before Disability Advocacy Day. Make sure to let them know you are a constituent in their district. Each legislator has an important voice in their chamber, and they want to hear from their communities.
One thing we must remember is that these state lawmakers are our friends and neighbors. A lot of these legislators know some information about a lot of different things, so be prepared to educate them on issues you care about. If you are planning to attend Disability Advocacy Day, feel free to invite them to join you!
Register for a leadership program for adults living with disabilities and the parents of children living with disabilities. Get information on local, state, and national issues.
Are you an individual with a disability who wants to develop greater self-esteem, confidence, and leadership skills? The I.M.P.A.C.T. Leadership Training is an 8 week program where class is held once a week. Each class lasts two hours. I.M.P.A.C.T. is a SC state-wide self-advocacy group made up of individuals who advocate for themselves and others with disabilities. To learn more about this training, click below to view and download the flyer.
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