SC Employment Equality Project

Are you an HR professional interested in supporting minorities with disabilities?

Join us for this free workshop!

Workshop Objectives

The training aims to educate employers about the intersection of race and disability within the workforce. Participants will understand how intersectionality affects the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color employees with disabilities and learn how to create and implement inclusive workplace policies and practices.

This workshop is approved for .75 SHRM and HRCI credits.

Disability Benefits & Employment Workshop

 March 22, 2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Free workshop for people with disabilities!

• Are you interested in going to work or increasing your earnings?

• Have you been told that doing so would cause you to lose your cash benefits?

• If so, join us for this free workshop!

At the workshop, we will:

• Break down myths about working while receiving SSI/SSDI.

• Connect with local service providers.

When: Saturday, March 22, 2025, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Where: Online via Zoom

Questions: Email hiremesc@able-sc.org Or Call 1.800.681.7715 or TTY803.779.0949

If registering after March 6th, send accommodation requests to hiremesc@able-sc.org.

Registration is free!

SC Employment Equality Project

Are you an HR professional interested in supporting minorities with disabilities?

Join us for this free workshop!

Workshop Objectives

The training aims to educate employers about the intersection of race and disability within the workforce. Participants will understand how intersectionality affects the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color employees with disabilities and learn how to create and implement inclusive workplace policies and practices.

This workshop is approved for .75 SHRM and HRCI credits.

9th Annual Employer Summit
”Access to Good Jobs for All”

The Employer Summit is a one-day conference for business managers, executives, and HR professionals ready to hire and retain a workforce inclusive of people with disabilities. The Employer Summit will show businesses how including individuals with disabilities will strengthen their workforce.

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Where: SC Works Trident, 1930 Hanahan Road, North Charleston, SC 29406

For more information, email hiremesc@able-sc.org or Call 1.800.681.7715 or TTY 803.779.0949

This workshop is for people currently transitioning or who have completed the transition from subminimum wage employment, including beneficiaries, their families, service providers, and support staff.

At the workshop, we will:

• Hear from Laurens County Disabilities & Special Needs Board on how they phased out subminimum wage

• Break down myths about working while receiving SSI/SSDI.

• Connect with local service providers during the vendor fair!

If you have an accommodation request and are registering after July 2, 2024, please email us at hiremesc@able-sc.org

• Are you interested in going to work or increasing your earnings?

• Have you been told that doing so would cause you to automatically lose your cash benefits?

• If so, register for this free workshop to let us dispel some of the myths about working while receiving SSI/SSDI and to connect with local organizations that can help you with your job search.

Please join us for this FREE community event!

Online through Zoom

For more information, e-mail hiremesc@able-sc.org Call 1.800.681.7715 or TTY 864.235.8798

Or follow this link to the registration page

Accommodation requests must be made by Tuesday, May 9.

ALL attendees must register to receive the Zoom link and additional materials.

A special thanks to Disability Rights SC for funding this workshop!

• Are you under the age of 25, receive disability benefits, but want to work? 
• Have you been told that doing so would cause you to automatically lose your cash benefits or Medicaid? 
• If so, register for a FREE workshop to let us dispel some of the myths about working while receiving SSI/SSDI and connect you with local organizations that can help you with your job search! 

Join us on Thursday, February 23 from 10 AM - 12 PM through Zoom!

Registering ensures you get the link and all the materials needed. Registration closes on Wednesday, February 22. 

If you have any questions, contact hiremesc@able-sc.org and we will be happy to help!

For more information, email hiremesc@able-sc.org or call 1-800-681-7715/TTY: 864-235-8798

7th Annual Employer Summit: October 19, 2022
9:30 am - 3:00 pm

The Employer Summit is a one-day conference for business managers, executives, and HR professionals ready to hire and retain a workforce inclusive of people with disabilities. The Employer Summit will show businesses how including individuals with disabilities will strengthen their workforce.

Keynote Speaker: Jim Sinocchi, Former Managing Director and Head of Disability Inclusion at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

South Carolina is promoting Employment First and expanding Community Integrated Employment.

Join our FREE webinar presented by Griffin-Hammis Associates to explore strategies that work for people with significant barriers to employment .

Topics Include:

• Understanding the concern with labeling individuals with disabilities employable or unemployable

• Learning about economic development approaches for success beyond job placement & braiding funding strategies

• Engaging with small businesses & exploring the supply chain

• Maximizing social & economic capital

• Applying creative strategies to market individuals with no employment history

To request accommodations for the training: https://bit.ly/GHAaccommodate

Questions? Email Hire Me SC at hiremesc@able-sc.org

Are you interested in going to work or increasing your earnings?

• Have you been told that doing so would cause you to automatically lose your cash benefits?

• If so, register for a free workshop to let us dispel some of the myths about working while receiving SSI/SSDI and connect you with local organizations that can help you with your job search!

Join us on Thursday, June 16 from 10 AM - 12 PM through Zoom!
*This workshop will be most beneficial to people who already receive SSI/SSDI or have some basic knowledge of it.*

Register Here!