Our Mission
To enhance the lives of persons with disabilities in Beaufort County and the Lowcountry region by working together to provide, improve or expand needed services and opportunities for them and their families.
Our Objectives
Enable and enhance mutual co-operation and coordination of efforts between local disability organizations to better provide needed services
Reduce duplication of efforts across organizations serving similar or same clients
Increase effectiveness of all local disability organizations
Enhance public awareness of the concerns, abilities, challenges and opportunities for people with disabilities
Share resources, talents, information, and networking
Create an effective two-way communication vehicle with government officials, agencies, and local municipalities
Provide strength in numbers, advocacy, and continue regular dialogue
Advocate for priorities and mutual objectives for key local or state-wide projects such as:
housing
job training / placement
medical and behavioral treatment services
respite care and family support
transportation services and accessibility
improved government funding of needed programs & services
school programs for the disabled