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136 Stonemark Lane Suite 100 Columbia, SC 29210 Voice: 800.681.6805 TTY: 803.779.0949 330 Pelham Road Suite 100-A Greenville, SC 29615 Voice: 800.681.7715 TTY: 864.235.8798 www.able-sc.org Empowering people with disabilities to reach their highest level of independence

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Center for Independent Living Centers for Independent Living are community-based, cross-disability, non-profit organizations that are designed and operated by people with disabilities. Ed Roberts, Father of Independent Living Movement

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We Practice What We Preach! Over 50% of our staff and board members have a disability. We didnt just learn our mission; We live it!

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Counties Served

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Our Mantra- 3 Main Components Individuals with disabilities can make their own choices.

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Individuals with disabilities can be held to the same expectations as those without disabilities. I want people to know that I deserve as much respect as they do. Not because I have a disability but because I am human just like them. -Christian Ranieri, 14 year old with Autism

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Individuals with disabilities can succeed with self-created goals.

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Our Programs & Services Information & Referral Independent Living Skills Peer Support Advocacy Outreach and Trainings Youth Services Health Programs Leadership Training Assistive Technology ADA Support Services Par-transit Eligibility

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Information and Referral Internal database of resources for each community we serve. Resource Directory on our website at www.able-sc.org in the Resources section. www.able-sc.org

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Independent Living Skills Training Goal-setting Communication Organization Housekeeping Cooking Budgeting College Apps Resume Writing Mock Interview SS Application And Medicaid Application Housing searches

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Transitioning Helping Individuals Transition From Residential, Institutional, Or Health Care Facilities Back Into The Community. Doing Home Assessments To Suggest Easy, Low-cost Accessibile the the theSupports/Equipment.

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Peer Mentoring One-on-one with an employee Group setting- Empower Hour Meets monthly Office locations, online, community sites

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Group Trainings Consumers can attend free monthly trainings to be more independent. Emergency Preparedness ADA Rights Self-Advocacy Housing Employment Transportation Communication Relationship Computer skills

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Youth Services Transitioning into adulthood Requesting School and College Accommodations Preparing for the workforce Life planning Project Inclusion Empowering Students EQUIP

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Assistive Technology ReUse Program Wheelchairs Shower Chairs Walkers Crutches Free inexpensive AT for consumers based on availability: Bump dots Talking clocks Kitchen gadgets

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Computer Lab Both offices have computers equipped with accessible software that consumers can use during office hours. Job Searching Resume Writing Emailing Internet Browsing

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Achieving Independence Through independent living skills, individuals with disabilities ARE able to become active members of society, contributing to their families and communities. Believe people with disabilities are ABLE!

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Questions