Advocacy Day for Access & Independence, 2026

Schedule

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

SC State House | Columbia, SC

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📣SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 📣
Make your plans now to join us at the South Carolina State House as we call on the state to Unlock Barriers, advocate for disability rights, and share our mission for a Barrier-Free SC!
🚨Advocacy Day for Access & Independence = Annual Statehouse Rally Day to Unlock Barriers for People with Disabilities in South Carolina. Brought to you by the SC Access & Independence Network.

🔒People with disabilities face unnecessary and discriminatory barriers to full and integrated community participation. Advocacy Day for Access and Independence will highlight barriers to improve the lives of all South Carolinians.
⏰Event Details:
What? Advocacy Day for Access & Independence
When? Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10 am - 12 pm
Where? South Carolina Statehouse North Steps, 1100 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC

At Advocacy Day for Access & Independence, we're focusing on the issues that matter most to South Carolinians with disabilities.

👩‍🦽Inclusive Community Living is key to our independence! Employment, Transportation, Housing, and Healthcare all affect our ability to be fully included in the community.

🔓Our lawmakers have a role to play in how we access our communities. We can imagine a future where these barriers are unlocked, and our lawmakers hold the keys! 🔑
✅Make your plans to attend- sign up to show your support- visit unlockingbarriers-sc.org
📻Stay tuned here to learn more about this event, the issues, our speakers, and more ways you can join in the effort to "Unlock Barriers for South Carolinians with Disabilities."
#AdvocacyDaySC #ADAI2026 #SCStatehouse #DisabilityAdvocacy #DisabilityLed #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilityTransportation #DisabilityHousing #DisabilityHealthcare #Advocate #CommunityLiving #DisabilityInSC #UnlockingBarreirs #BarrierFreeSC

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SC State House, 1100 Gervais St,Columbia,SC,United States

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