"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!
Thank You for Making Disability Advocacy Day 2025 a Success!
We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the 36th Annual Disability Advocacy Day (DAD) on March 18, 2025, at the SC State House an incredible success!
To our SCPDO partners – Your dedication and collaboration continue to strengthen our collective advocacy efforts, ensuring that the voices of people with disabilities are heard loud and clear.
To our vendors and community supporters – Your contributions and presence helped create an informative and engaging event for all attendees.
To our amazing volunteers – We could not have done this without you! Your time, energy, and commitment were instrumental in making this event run smoothly.
To our guest speakers – Thank you for sharing your stories, expertise, and passion. Your words inspired us all to keep pushing for positive change.
To everyone who attended – Whether you were here to learn, advocate, or connect, you are the heart of this movement. Your voices matter, and your advocacy makes a real impact on policies and services for people with disabilities in South Carolina.
Key Takeaways & Next Steps:
We’ve put together some key takeaways and action steps to keep the momentum going! Let’s Keep the Advocacy Going!
Check Out Event Photos Below!
Share Your Experience: Post your favorite moments and tag us using #TheArcofSC
Complete the Survey: Help us improve for next year!
Stay Engaged: Keep reaching out to your legislators and advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Thank you again for standing with us in support of inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunities for all. We can’t wait to see you at next year’s Disability Advocacy Day!
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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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