# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 37th Annual Disability Advocacy Day 2026: Leading the Way ~ Advocacy in Action
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Disability Advocacy Day brings together self-advocates, family members, professionals, and community partners from across South Carolina to unite around disability rights and inclusive policy.

Hosted by the South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations (SCPDO), this annual event provides an opportunity to hear from speakers on key issues impacting people with disabilities, learn how public policy affects everyday lives, and discover ways to engage in advocacy at the local and state level.

Whether you are new to advocacy or a seasoned advocate, Disability Advocacy Day offers a welcoming space to learn, connect, and raise your voice for a more inclusive South Carolina.

This year’s theme highlights the power of collective action and the importance of showing up, speaking out, and working together to strengthen disability services and supports across our state.

Who Should Attend?
*Self-advocates
*Individuals with disabilities
*Families and caregivers
*Disability professionals and providers
*Educators and students
*Community and nonprofit partners
*Anyone interested in disability rights and advocacy?

What to Expect:
*Speakers addressing disability-related issues in South Carolina
*Information on current policy and legislative priorities
*Guidance on how to advocate and engage with elected officials
*Opportunities to connect with advocacy organizations and partners

Free and open to the public, but you can register here: http://tinyurl.com/DAD2026Registration

Visit www.scpdo.org for updates, agenda details, and event information.

Aldersgate Special Needs Ministry  
Babcock Center  
Brain Injury Association of South  
Bright Start  
Disability Rights South Carolina
Elite Home Care, Day Centers & Transportation  
Family Connection of South Carolina  
Impact SC
Limitless Purpose  
Partners in Policymaking  
South Carolina Human Service Providers Association  
South Carolina Respite Coalition  
SOS Care
Sunrise Community of South Carolina, Inc.  
The Arc of Horry Inc  
The Arc of Oconee County  
The Arc of South Carolina  
The Arc Low Country  
The Arc of the Piedmont Tri-County  
The Arc Greater Aiken  
South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/37th-annual-disability-advocacy-day-2026-leading-the-way-~-advocacy-in-action/200029382822504
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 178

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: SC State House
- **lat**: 34.00036972436
- **long**: -81.033096936185
- **full address**: SC State House, South Carolina State House, 1101 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 37th Annual Disability Advocacy Day 2026: Leading the Way ~ Advocacy in Action being held?
  - **A:** 37th Annual Disability Advocacy Day 2026: Leading the Way ~ Advocacy in Action takes place on Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 pm at SC State House, South Carolina State House, 1101 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 37th Annual Disability Advocacy Day 2026: Leading the Way ~ Advocacy in Action?
  - **A:** 37th Annual Disability Advocacy Day 2026: Leading the Way ~ Advocacy in Action is organized by South Carolina Partnership of Disability Organizations.

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