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Columbia, South Carolina - The Commission of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SC DDSN) will host its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 10:00 am to noon. The meeting will be held at the Dorchester County Council in the Chamber at 500 N Main St #3, Summerville, SC 29483. There will be a listening session after the meeting from 1 pm to 2:30 pm.

Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) has been awarded a grant through Administration of Community Living (ACL), a division of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, as part of the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) State Partnership Program. This grant will provide a total of $800,000 to DDSN over the four-year grant period to increase availability of services and resources for South Carolinians who have experienced a TBI.

Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) has formed the Interdisciplinary Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC) to advise DDSN regarding the best and most appropriate services for people who are experiencing some of the most significant challenges and to advise regarding DDSN policies, procedures, and practices which relate to the services available to those supported. The ITAC is comprised of a physician, a psychiatrist, a behavior analyst, and a policy and case management expert. Along with their professional expertise, the ITAC members bring to the table many years of experience in the disabilities field.

Columbia, South Carolina - Since 2019, the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) and IntellectAbility have been working together to transform and improve services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This successful partnership has positioned South Carolina as a leader in Person-Centered Thinking (PCT).

Columbia, S.C. -The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is pleased to announce an exciting new opportunity for those interested in a meaningful career serving the State of South Carolina by providing direct support in the treatment, care, and training of individuals with disabilities and special needs. This new Direct Support Professional Career Path Program provides a multi-tiered career progression that allows the opportunity for on-the-job training and advancement to supervisory positions while earning a competitive salary and full state benefits.

Columbia, South Carolina --- The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) would like to recognize Direct Support Professional Angel Profit as the Pee Dee Regional Center Employee of the Year. Profit has worked for the agency for twenty-nine years. She currently mentors and trains staff on how to care for residents.

Columbia, South Carolina ---The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) would like to recognize Administrative Specialist Arlethia Birchmore as the Midlands Regional Center Employee of the Year. Birchmore has worked for the agency for two years and started her career at Midlands Center as a Direct Support Professional in one of the high-management residences. She is passionate about supporting people with intellectual disabilities.

Columbia, South Carolina --- The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) would like to recognize Licensed Practical Nurse Dana Stone as the Thad E. Saleeby Regional Center Employee of the Year. Stone has worked for the agency for eight years and provides quality care for the consumers at the regional center located in Hartsville, South Carolina.

Columbia, South Carolina – The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) would like to announce the newly-elected 2022-2023 Executive Officers of the Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs:

(Sponsored Content) Columbia, South Carolina --- The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) would like to recognize Direct Support Professional Lynette Mills as the Autism Residential Operations Employee of the Year. Mills has worked for the agency for ten years and serves as Certified Medical Technician at the Aintree Community Training Home.