Programs

Multicultural Outreach (MOS)

SCAD works diligently to reach various individuals across the spectrum with specialized services. The services provided are: advocacy, conflict resolution, information and referral, education and multicultural interpreters.

MOS also awards scholarships to Multicultural Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing College bound students. This is an excellent opportunity for Multicultural students who work hard, make good grades and show leadership skills. MOS encourages all students to apply for this scholarship.

Services

Advocacy

SCAD works with individuals to help them better understand the law and their responsibilities under it. Assistance with dispute resolution regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), discrimination in the work place, job market, courtroom, and many other issues.

Education

SCAD serves as a consultant to educators in South Carolina. Our agency has been involved on many levels from working to improve Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing education on a statewide level to representation and support at IEP meetings on behalf of Deaf students.

Information Resource

A leading resource for information regarding deafness in the state, SCAD is contacted for deafness-related information by a variety of individuals and institutions. SCAD is able to respond quickly with speakers, statistics, referrals and other needed information. The agency also has a free lending library full of deaf related information.

Bookstore

Citizens can purchase a wide variety of assistive equipment, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing related books and videotapes as well as making special orders though our bookstore.

Peer Support

SCAD offers a variety of opportunities for members of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communities to gather, network and support each other.

Resource

PEPNet.org

Web Address:  WWW.PEPNet.org

Description: PEPNet's mission is to improve transition services and educational access for students who are deaf or hard of hearing including those with co-occurring disabilities, thus enhancing educational opportunities. PEPNet offers consultation, training, professional development, cutting-edge technical assistance and other resources to educational institutions.