Membership

Disability Advocacy Day is funded by the partner organizations of The South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations (SCPDO) and represents more than 500,000 people with lifelong disabilities and their families in South Carolina. Disability Advocacy Day connects disability advocates with their legislators to discuss the policy issues that impact people with disabilities in our state.

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Our goal is to educate policymakers about how state government services and policies can be improved, expanded, or strengthened on behalf of people with disabilities. SCPDO believes it is critical for policymakers to hear directly from people with disabilities and their families. Disability Advocacy Day also provides an opportunity for advocates, self-advocates, caregivers, and family members to learn more about the legislative process and how to stay engaged in disability advocacy efforts.

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Individuals are welcome to attend. There is no pre-registration required. Simply sign in upon arrival. While pre-registration is optional, it helps us reduce check-in time at the event and allows us to more accurately track attendance each year.

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The agenda includes presentations by self-advocates, caregivers, community partners, a march around the State House grounds, visits to legislative offices, and more.

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Organizations interested in becoming an SCPDO partner should email scpdoinfo@gmail.com to inquire about partnership. The primary purpose of the SCPDO partnership is to collaboratively plan and lead Disability Advocacy Day.

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Organizations that are interested in tabling at the event, but do not wish to participate as planning partners, can learn more about vendor opportunities on our tabling page here.