South Carolina Resources

General Resources

• ADA.GOV 
  • The ADA home page will have information regarding latest laws, disability news and regulations. They will also have resources for all things disabled.
• Senior Resources (803-252-7734)
  • Senior Resources is a nonprofit organization in South Carolina that provides need-based services and programs for older adults in Richland County. Services include Meals on Wheels, Group Dining, Home Care, Senior Care pantry, and AmeriCorps Senior volunteer programs.
    • Andrew Boozer, Executive Director. 2817 Millwood Ave. Columbia, SC 29205.
• South Carolina-General: South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department 
  • The Department of Rehabilitation Services will have resources to help a plethora of disabilities and individuals interested in working, staying at work, and or trying to become more independent. This is one of the best resources for all things disabled.
  • Toll-Free: (800) 832-7526 
  • TTY: (803) 896-6553 
  • Website: http://www.scvrd.net/ 
  • Director: Felicia Johnson 
• South Carolina-Blind: Commission for the Blind 
  • Phone: (888) 335-5951 or (803) 898-8731 
  • Website: http://www.sccb.state.sc.us/ 
  • Director: Darline Graham

Health Resources

• South Carolina Department on Aging – ElderCare Trust Fund
  • The ElderCare Trust Fund supports programming that helps seniors stay in their homes, lead productive lives and avoid institutionalization.
• The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
  • The South Carolina Department of Agriculture works with food banks as the distributing agency for TEFAP in South Carolina.
    • Chris Doyle, Program Coordinator: cdoyle@scda.sc.gov. P.O. Box 11280, Columbia, SC 29211

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