ABLE-SC.ORG

Consumer-Driven Independence: People with disabilities should have the right to control their own lives and make decisions about what's best for them. We believe every individual can be independent and sometimes that means utilizing the supports around them including mentors and peer supports. People with disabilities should always direct their services and how they access the community. We teach the skills that allow People to lead their own lives; we don't reach the goals for them. We enhance the independent support networks that allow People to achieve their goals and grow their own support system through mentoring and leadership... Disability Justice: Acknowledging that everyone has their own unique experiences of discrimination and oppression, we must consider anything that can marginalize people - disability, gender, race, class, sexual orientation, and other lived experiences. The disability community is diverse and many members face oppression and are marginalized for..

Primary location: Columbia United States