The SCDDSN, as defined in the South Carolina Code of Law, serves persons with intellectual disabilities, autism, head and spinal cord injury and conditions related to each of these four disabilities. To provide the very best services to assist all persons with disabilities
and their families in South Carolina. Assist people with disabilities and their families
through choice in meeting needs, purs
uing possibilities and achieving life goals;
and minimize the occurrence and reduce the severity of disabilities through prevention. Values - Our Guiding Beliefs! Health, safety and well-being of each person
Dignity and respect for each person
Individual and family participation, choice, control and responsibility
Relationships with family, friends and community connections
Personal growth and accomplishments
Principles - Features Of Services And Supports
Person-centered and Community Inclusive
Responsive, efficient and accountable
Practical, positive and appropriate
Strengths-based, results-oriented
Opportunities to be productive and maximize potential
Best and promising practices
Adopted by the Commission 03/17/16
