Empowering People with Disabilities to Reach their Highest Level of Independence

The Disability Action Center, Inc. (DAC) is a nonprofit, consumer controlled Center for Independent Living (CIL) that provides an array of services to people of all ages with all types of disabilities in 23 counties in SC. The DAC’s programs and services provide knowledge and tools to assist people with disabilities to reach their independent living goals.

A Center for Independent Living

A Center for Independent Living is a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential private nonprofit organization that is designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities and provides an array of independent living services.

51% of the staff members are persons with disabilities; 51% of the Board of Directors are also persons with disabilities.

The Disability Action Center is proud to be a United Way Agency Partner.

News

Equipment Donation Drive – March 13th, 2012

Join us at the SC Assistive Technology Expo on March 13th, 2012 from 9AM-4PM. Brookland Banquet and Conference Center 1066 Sunset Boulevard West Columbia, S.C. 29169 (803) 796-7525 The SC Assistive  Technology Program and the Disability Action Center are sponsoring … Continue reading →

Disability Advocacy Day – March 7th, 2012

Join us on Wednesday, March 7th from 9AM to 2PM at the SC State House For the 2012 Disability Advocacy Day! This event is a great opportunity for you to speak with your local legislator about your disability rights. If … Continue reading →

Empower Yourself! Self Advocacy Training

Empower Yourself! Is a self-advocacy training for people with disabilities to learn how to be an effective self-advocate. Topics will include: self determination, assertiveness, communication, goal setting and making changes. WHEN: Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 from 1:00 – 4:30PM WHERE: … Continue reading →