Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Community
- Homeless & Housing
- Justice & Legal
- People with Disabilities
Location
Team Advocacy Project1801 West Evans StreetSuite D-101Statewide, SC 29501 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
P&A's Mission:
Protecting and advancing disability rights
P&A's Vision:
In SC, individuals with disabilities will be fully integrated into the community with control over their own lives; be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation; and have equal access to services
Description
The Team Advocacy Project of Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc. conducts unannounced inspections of Community Residential Care Facilities (CRCFs). Team Advocacy Volunteers can be involved in the program in two ways. Inspection Volunteers will interview residents of CRCFs to ensure they are free from abuse and neglect, as well as financial exploitation. Support Volunteers will assist the Team Advocate with volunteer training and administrative tasks associated with the Team Advocacy Project.