SC Assistive Technology Program

10/20/2026

The SC Assistive Technology Program Fall Reuse Free4All Event was a huge success. Many SC families, therapists, and caregivers were able to get free durable medical equipment for themselves, their family members, and clients. Remember the SC Assistive Technology Reuse Service is here all year long to provide free durable medical equipment to individuals who need it. Should you have a need, call Sarai at 803-935-5273.

10/09/2026

FREE DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AT NO COST FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED IT

Join us for a Fall Reuse Free4All Event! SCATP is offering available durable medical equipment at no cost to community members who need it. No appointment is required. Attendees may browse the available equipment and take items they need while supplies last. Available items may include walkers, canes, bedside commodes, bath seats and benches, crutches, pediatric therapy equipment, and other durable medical equipment.
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 8301 Farrow Road, Columbia, South Carolina.
Directions: To reach the event site, enter Midlands Center from Farrow Road onto Azalea Avenue, remain on the main road through the center, turn left onto Crape Myrtle Lane, then turn right into the second parking lot. White directional signs will guide attendees to the event.
The event is open to individuals with disabilities, family members and caregivers, therapists, educators, veterans, case workers, and anyone in need of durable medical equipment.
For more information, contact Sarai Lizama-Gamez at 803-935-5273 or [email protected].

09/30/2026

Sight Savers America currently has funding in all counties in South Carolina for eligible children in 6th-12th grades, and all grades in some counties, to provide high-tech low vision and blind aids at NO COST! The equipment provided is for home and based on a low vision doctor’s or professional's recommendation.

If you know of any children who you believe would benefit from high-tech vision aids at home, email their name and contact info. My office number is (205)942-2627 ext. 216 or toll-free 1-877-942-2627 ext. 216, and email is [email protected].

We are looking to do a clinic and have devices distributed by the end of the year, so I need all referrals ASAP! Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to working together to serve your children and families!

Christina Haddox
Manager, Senior Low Vision Case Specialist
Low Vision and Blindness Program
Sight Savers America
Phone: 205-942-2627 ext.216
Fax: 205-942-5201

09/30/2026

The SC Assistive Technology Program is hosting a webinar entitled "Books, Braille and your Baby"
Type: Live Webinar
Date: October 1, 2026
Time: 10 - 11 a.m.

Cost: Free. (Registration is required.)
Registration https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine/centers_and_institutes_new/center_for_disability_resources/assistive_technology/services/trainings_and_workshops/10-01-26_books_braille_and_your_baby.php
Participants must register to receive the live webinar information. REGISTER NOW.

About the Program
Families will learn easy strategies to implement at home that promote literacy skills in their infants/toddlers who are blind or have low vision.

Participants will learn:
Overview of literacy and literacy development
Impact of vision loss on literacy development
Braille overview and Practical Strategies
Target audience: Families, caregivers, and therapists of infants and toddlers who are blind or low vision.

About the Presenter
Alicia Pugh is a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) and Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS). She has a M.Ed from the University of Louisville and M.A.T from USC Upstate. She has been in the field of visual impairment for over 20 years in South Carolina. She resides in Summerville with her husband, son and stepdaughter. She loves gardening, shopping and photography.

Families will learn easy strategies to implement at home that promote literacy skills in their infants/toddlers who are blind or have low vision.

09/30/2026

The SC Assistive Technology Program will host a webinar entitled "Books, Braille and your Baby"
Type: Live Webinar
Date: October 1, 2026
Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
Cost: Free. (Registration is required.)
Registration
Participants must register to receive the Zoom confirmation email. REGISTER NOW.

About the Program
Families will learn easy strategies to implement at home that promote literacy skills in their infants/toddlers who are blind or have low vision.

Participants will learn:

Overview of literacy and literacy development
Impact of vision loss on literacy development
Braille overview and Practical Strategies
Target audience: Families, caregivers, and therapists of infants and toddlers who are blind or low vision.

About the Presenter
Alicia Pugh is a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) and Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS). She has a M.Ed from the University of Louisville and M.A.T from USC Upstate. She has been in the field of visual impairment for over 20 years in South Carolina. She resides in Summerville with her husband, son and stepdaughter. She loves gardening, shopping and photography.

09/23/2026

Bridged NEW: Updated Disability Resource Guide

Our 2026 Guide edition is fresh off the press!

It’s packed with 175+ vetted organizations, services, and resources across South Carolina.

Don’t have a printed copy? Download your free digital Disability Resource Guide on our website.

09/23/2026

2026 National Rehabilitation Association Virtual Fall Conference: Showing Strength Through the Storm October 7 - 9, 2026
See more information here:

Join the National Rehabilitation Association for three impactful days of learning, connection, and resilience-building as we come together to navigate challenges and emerge stronger—together.

09/15/2026

Sight Savers America currently has funding in all counties in South Carolina for eligible children in 6th-12th grades, and all grades in some counties, to provide high-tech low vision and blind aids at NO COST! The equipment provided is for home and based on a low vision doctor’s or professional's recommendation.

If you know of any children who you believe would benefit from high-tech vision aids at home email their name and contact info. My office number is (205)942-2627 ext. 216 or toll-free 1-877-942-2627 ext. 216, and email is [email protected].

We are looking to do a clinic and have devices distributed by the end of the year. I need all referrals ASAP, but definitely by the end of this month. Please let me know if you have any questions. I look forward to working together to serve your children and families!

08/19/2026

Today is the start of Early Voting for the 2026 Special Republican Primary Runoff! Early voting centers are open 8:30 am to 5 pm. Friday (8/21) is the last day of early voting. The official election day for this runoff is Tuesday, August 25, when polls are open 7 am to 7 pm. People with disabilities, this is a crucial election, and we must make your voices heard!

Who can vote in the runoff election?
If you voted in the Democratic primary election in June, you are not eligible to vote in this special runoff.

If you voted in the Republican primary in June, you can vote in this special runoff.

If you did not vote in either party’s primary in June, you can vote in this special primary runoff.

Voters can verify their registration status and view a sample ballot on the South Carolina Election Commission website: scvotes.gov

Double-check your early voting center location here: https://scvotes.gov/early-voting-u-s-senate-special-republican-primary/



[Photo of Able SC staffer, Troy Hall, smiling outside wearing an 'I Voted' sticker. Troy is a white man with glasses.]

08/19/2026

Join the team at OUR RIDE AHEAD on September 15, 2026 from 7-8 PM ET for “Air Travel While Disabled," a FREE virtual discussion of the challenges, tips, and tricks to airplane adventures. This webinar will feature disabled travelers Elizabeth Dicker, Emily Ladau, Brittanie Wilson-Hernandez, and moderated by Rosemary McDonnell-Horita. All of our webinars are live captioned and include ASL interpretation. A recording will be sent out to all who register.
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These webinars are part of our educational series titled OUR RIDE AHEAD, from the team behind the Emmy® Award-winning feature documentary, The Ride Ahead. Made possible through a grant from Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation. Spread the word on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X!