USC School of Medicine - Center for Disability Resources

04/25/2026

Last day of group for these social work students! We are so proud of them and grateful for all of their hard work this year! Excited to see what their futures hold and glad we could be a part of their journey!

03/30/2026

MSW intern, Michael Thames, provided a thoughtful session on “Walking in Their Shoes” to provide insight into parents’ feelings as they navigate the disability system. Parents often feel frustrated, overwhelmed, scared, and exhausted as they work to advocate for their child or family member to receive the best support and services. This serves as a good reminder that empathy and compassion goes a long way.

03/28/2026

Thank you so much to Meredith Hardage, Programs Manager, .cac for a fantastic presentation on mandatory reporting. Our social work interns loved hearing real stories and engaging in meaningful conversation! We know that children with disabilities are at higher risk of abuse and neglect and we need to be prepared to identify the signs and know the resources.

03/25/2026

CDR staff was honored to be invited to the “People, not Patients” event. “People, Not Patients,” spearheaded by Able South Carolina in partnership with Historic Columbia and funded by SC Humanities, focuses on the lived experiences of people with disabilities who lived at the former institution on Bull Street. Hearing stories from those who experienced them was incredibly powerful.

Learn more about the project and read the personal stories here: https://www.historiccolumbia.org/research-portfolio/people-not-patients

(Image: Image description: Four adults stand side by side indoors against a textured brick wall with peeling paint. Natural light comes in from a tall window on the left. In the center, a black-and-white photograph is displayed on an easel; it appears to show two people in a sparse room facing a barred or gated area.

From left to right: a man in a green polo shirt and khaki pants; a woman in a black outfit with a patterned cardigan; and two younger women wearing professional attire, one in a gray blazer and black pants and the other in a light blouse with a dark skirt. All four are smiling and facing the camera.)

03/22/2026

Our social work interns are the BEST! Great job representing us at the Brain Injury Association of South Carolina’s Run, Walk, and Roll event this weekend! 💙

03/20/2026

Shoutout to our incredible MSW Intern Michael Thames! 🎉 Michael went above and beyond for the SCATP Expo — jumping in early to handle logistics and prep, supporting the AT Maker’s Space, and keeping things running smoothly with education session room scanning and session registration. He was a true MVP before and during the event. We couldn’t have done it without you, Michael — THANK YOU! 🌟

03/18/2026

Our P4 interns are out here planning curriculum on friendship and apologies for little ones… and yes, friendship bracelets were involved. Tough gig. 😄✨

03/10/2026

We love that Cocky realizes the importance of assistive technology!

03/10/2026

Great session on assistive technology for vision loss! According to our speakers, there IS something that can be done to help!

03/10/2026

Come join us at the Center for Disability Resources’ Annual Assistive Technology Expo! We are gearing up for a great session on Designing Joyful Experiences for Children with Complex Needs!

03/09/2026

11/18/2025

We held our third Handle with Care Regional Training last week in the LowCountry.

Thank you to all of the dedicated professionals who joined us to learn, connect, and collaborate. Together, we are building stronger communities where children can heal, grow, and thrive. 🌱

📍 Last Stop: The PeeDee Region on Dec. 4th. Visit our website for more information.