AccessAbility

Disability Services in Charleston, South Carolina. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester, Orangeburg, Williamsburg.

Phone: (843) 225-5082

Address: 7944 Dorchester Road, Ste 5, Charleston, South Carolina, 29418

Website: https://www.abilitysc.org/

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: Julia Barrett-Martinelli. Email: info@abilitysc.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/south-carolina).

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Frequently asked questions about AccessAbility

How do I contact AccessAbility?

You can call AccessAbility at (843) 225-5082 or visit 7944 Dorchester Road, Ste 5 in Charleston, South Carolina. Their website is https://www.abilitysc.org/.

What services does AccessAbility offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester, Orangeburg, Williamsburg.

Are services at AccessAbility free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call AccessAbility at (843) 225-5082 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does AccessAbility offer services in other languages?

Call AccessAbility at (843) 225-5082 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.