United States Attorney’s Office Supports Advocacy Day for Access and Independence

Columbia, South Carolina---- United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon stated today that, in its continued efforts to support the commitments in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the U.S. Attorney’s Office participated in Advocacy Day for Access and Independence 2019.

This annual event was led by Able SC, which is a Center for Independent Living organization, whose mission includes empowering people with disabilities to live active and self-determined lives.  There were several speakers on the State House grounds for today’s event including members of the SC General Assembly, various South Carolina departments, disability advocates, non-profit entities, and members of the disability community.  Support groups from around the state participated and hundreds of people attended the event.

First Assistant United States Attorney Lance Crick provided remarks on behalf of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.  In South Carolina, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Department of Justice have conducted several reviews of local and state governmental ADA compliance since 1994, resulting in several agreements with all levels of local government.  Crick said that these ADA reviews in South Carolina have generally been positive and most governmental entities have responded cooperatively.  He further noted that the majority of officials are aware of their ADA obligations and have made progress in meeting them. 

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