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White Cane Day 2020
Governor Henry McMaster signed a proclamation at the State House on October 15, declaring that White Cane Day. Among those in attendance were SCCB Commissioner Darline Graham, and Ed Bible, Treasurer for the Foundation for the SC Commission for the Blind. The mission of White Cane Day is to educate the world about blindness...
NDEAM turns 75
This year marks the 75th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which is observed annually in October. NDEAM raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme is theme “Increasing Access and...
Virtual workshops for consumers cover voting, other topics
Voting in the upcoming election During a recent virtual workshop presented by the Ellen Beach Mack Rehabilitation Center (EBMRC), consumers learned about the voting process, the unique challenges presented by the pandemic, and the different accessibility options available to voters. John Michael Catalano and Hampton Miller, from the South Carolina...
Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of NDEAM
This year marks the 75th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which is observed annually in October. NDEAM raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme is “Increasing Access and Opportunity.”...
Celebrating a century of success — VR’s 100th Anniversary
This year was the 100th anniversary of the first federally funded program to assist people with disabilities who had not acquired their disabilities as a result of serving in the military. President Woodrow Wilson signed the Smith-Fess Act of 1920, also known as the Industrial Rehabilitation Act and referred to as “The National Civilian...
VR’s 100th Anniversary
This year is the 100th anniversary of the first federally funded program to assist people with disabilities who had not acquired their disabilities as a result of serving in the military. President Woodrow Wilson signed the Smith-Fess Act of 1920, also known as the Industrial Rehabilitation Act and referred to as “The National Civilian...
Students show off skills at Tech Olympics
Students from around the state demonstrated their knowledge and expertise with assistive devices at the 8th Technology Olympics, recently held at the South Carolina...
Confidence and capability with assistive technology
When diagnosed with macular degeneration, Dr. Thomas Gaffney, a retired physician, found himself more dependent on others to accomplish some of the basic tasks of daily living. Even so, Dr. Gaffney remained hopeful that there were resources available to assist him. Encouraged by his wife, Dr. Gaffney reached out to SCCB’s Older Blind program...
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