Disability Action Center http://dacsc.org Empowering people with disabilities to reach their highest level of independence. Wed, 16 May 2012 20:24:33 +0000 en hourly 1 Life with Brain Injury: SC Statewide Conference ~ July 12th & 13th http://dacsc.org/2012/05/14/life-with-brain-injury-sc-statewide-conference-july-12th-13th/ http://dacsc.org/2012/05/14/life-with-brain-injury-sc-statewide-conference-july-12th-13th/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 20:58:01 +0000 SMarin http://dacsc.org/?p=748 Continue reading →]]> Join us at the Life with Brain Injury: SC Statewide Conference on July 12th & July 13th.

Keynotes include:

  • Four Ways of Being in the World of Brain Injury -Sheldon Herring, Ph.D., Clinical Director

  • Brain Injury and Young Stroke Programs – Peace Rehabilitation Center

  • Advocacy Boot Camp -LaMondré T. Pough, Speaker and ConsultantView the complete flyer here.

Columbia Conference Center
169 Laurelhurst Avenue
Columbia, SC 29210

 

]]> http://dacsc.org/2012/05/14/life-with-brain-injury-sc-statewide-conference-july-12th-13th/feed/ 0 Salsarita’s Benefit Fundraiser – May 24th, 2012 http://dacsc.org/2012/04/26/salsaritas-benefit-fundraiser-may-24th-2012/ http://dacsc.org/2012/04/26/salsaritas-benefit-fundraiser-may-24th-2012/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:42:30 +0000 SMarin http://dacsc.org/?p=727 Continue reading →]]> Stop by Salsarita’s in Lexington, SC from 5-9PM to show your support for the Disability Action Center. 10% of the ticketed sales during this time will be donated to the DAC to assist with our Equipment ReUse Program. View the flyer here.

]]> http://dacsc.org/2012/04/26/salsaritas-benefit-fundraiser-may-24th-2012/feed/ 0 5th Annual NAMIWalks for the Minds of America http://dacsc.org/2012/04/25/5th-annual-namiwalks-for-the-minds-of-america/ http://dacsc.org/2012/04/25/5th-annual-namiwalks-for-the-minds-of-america/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:26:56 +0000 SMarin http://dacsc.org/?p=722 Continue reading →]]> Join NAMI in Columbia, SC on Saturday May 19th at 7:30AM for the 5th Annual NAMIWalks for the Minds of America. Visit www.namimidcarolina.org for more information.

Greenville, SC folks can particiapte in the NAMIWalk on Saturday, June 2nd at the Fluor Field, West End. @ 8:00AM. Visit www.namigreenvillesc.org for more information.

 

]]> http://dacsc.org/2012/04/25/5th-annual-namiwalks-for-the-minds-of-america/feed/ 0 McHales on Main – Benefit Fundraiser (Rock Hill) http://dacsc.org/2012/04/07/mchales-on-main-benefit-fundraiser-rock-hill/ http://dacsc.org/2012/04/07/mchales-on-main-benefit-fundraiser-rock-hill/#comments Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:02:19 +0000 SMarin http://dacsc.org/?p=709 McHales on Main will be hosting a benefit fundraiser for the DAC Saturday, April 7th  from 2-5pm! Please join us if you can!

122 East Main Street
Rock Hill, SC 29730

]]> http://dacsc.org/2012/04/07/mchales-on-main-benefit-fundraiser-rock-hill/feed/ 0 Employ Ability – A Four Session Training! http://dacsc.org/2012/03/07/employability-a-four-session-training/ http://dacsc.org/2012/03/07/employability-a-four-session-training/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:40:32 +0000 SMarin http://dacsc.org/?p=645 Continue reading →]]> Join us for a four session training on how to find a job, maintain employment and learn about your employment rights!

Session I: The ADA & Reasonable Accommodations – April 11, 2012
Session II: Applications, Resumes and Cover Letters – April 18, 2012
Session III: Interviewing & Follow Up – May 2, 2012
Session IV: Mock Interviews – May 9, 2012

The Trainings will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the our office in Columbia:
136 Stonemark Lane; Suite 100
Columbia, South Carolina 29210

Please contact Dori Tempio – Information & Referral/Training Coordinator to register at (803) 779-5121, ext.126 or dtempio@dacsc.org by April 6, 2012.

View the complete flyer here.

*Limited slots are available*

]]> http://dacsc.org/2012/03/07/employability-a-four-session-training/feed/ 0 Brain Injury Awareness Day – March 21st, 2012 http://dacsc.org/2012/02/21/brain-injury-awareness-day-march-21st-2012-2/ http://dacsc.org/2012/02/21/brain-injury-awareness-day-march-21st-2012-2/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:34:59 +0000 SMarin http://dacsc.org/?p=624 Continue reading →]]> Brain Injury Awareness Day will be held on March 21st at the SC State House at 11:30 AM.

The DAC will be providing accessible transportation to this event, view the Flyer for more details.

SC State House
1205 Pendleton Street Columbia, SC

 

]]> http://dacsc.org/2012/02/21/brain-injury-awareness-day-march-21st-2012-2/feed/ 0 Equipment Donation Drive – March 13th, 2012 http://dacsc.org/2012/02/02/equipment-donation-drive-march-13th-2012/ http://dacsc.org/2012/02/02/equipment-donation-drive-march-13th-2012/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:01:08 +0000 SMarin http://dacsc.org/?p=588 Continue reading →]]> 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 a used equipment donation drive. Bring your used equipment to the Expo, as well as any assistive technology you’d like to see passed on to someone in need. View the flyer here.

 

]]> http://dacsc.org/2012/02/02/equipment-donation-drive-march-13th-2012/feed/ 0 Disability Advocacy Day – March 7th, 2012 http://dacsc.org/2012/01/26/disability-advocacy-day-march-7th-2012/ http://dacsc.org/2012/01/26/disability-advocacy-day-march-7th-2012/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:30:14 +0000 SMarin http://dacsc.org/?p=550 Continue reading →]]> 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 you are in need of accessible transportation to participate in Disability Advocacy Day, please call 1-800-681-6805, no later than March 1, 2012. Travel reimbursements are also available to individuals for participating in Disability Advocacy Day, please call for details. See the flyer here.

 

]]> http://dacsc.org/2012/01/26/disability-advocacy-day-march-7th-2012/feed/ 0 Empower Yourself! Self Advocacy Training http://dacsc.org/2012/01/05/empower-yourself-self-advocacy-training/ http://dacsc.org/2012/01/05/empower-yourself-self-advocacy-training/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:30:12 +0000 SMarin http://dacsc.org/?p=518 Continue reading →]]> 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: Disability Action Center, Inc.
Midlands Office
136 Stonemark Lane; Suite 100
Columbia, SC 29210

To register please contact Dori no later than February 7th at 1-800-681-6805 or email Dori at dtemptio@dacsc.org

]]> http://dacsc.org/2012/01/05/empower-yourself-self-advocacy-training/feed/ 0 DAC Partners with the Midlands Workforce Center http://dacsc.org/2012/01/03/dac-partners-with-the-midlands-workforce-center/ http://dacsc.org/2012/01/03/dac-partners-with-the-midlands-workforce-center/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:51:42 +0000 SMarin http://dacsc.org/?p=502 Continue reading →]]> The Disability Action Center has partnered with the Midlands Workforce Center! A DAC Representative will be present at the Winnsboro Workforce Center the second Thursday of every month starting on February 9th from 11:00 – 2:00 to assist job seekers with disabilities. Job seekers can visit us at the Winnsboro Workforce Center located at 1009 Kincaid Bridges Road, Winnsboro, SC. For more information, please call Ms. Traci Shelley at 803-779-5121.

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