What is SCDDSN?

The , 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.

Vision - Where We Are Going!

To provide the very best services to assist all persons with disabilities
and their families in South Carolina.

Mission - What We Do!

Assist people with disabilities and their families
through choice in meeting needs, pursuing 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