The Arc of South Carolina

The Arc of South Carolina assists persons with developmental disabilities and their families to obtain the services they need and want in order to become as independent as possible and to enjoy quality of life within our community.

The Choice is Yours

The Arc of South Carolina seeks creative and cost-effective solutions to help people with developmental disabilities aspire to meet their goals.  Because each person and each family has unique needs and desires, services are customized to fit each family's requests.

The Role of the Service Coordinator

The service coordinator helps you and your family navigate through current systems and processes to identify and acquire needed services.  The Arc’s service coordination program will also:

• Provide an independent advocate for individuals with disabilities and their families

• Assist individuals with disabilities and their families with residential placement and day services

• Assist individuals with disabilities and their families in addressing needs and problems

• Assist individuals with disabilities and their families in finding and maintaining appropriate programs

• Monitor satisfaction

Eligibility for Services Persons who meet the following criteria are eligible to receive services.

• Certified by SCDDSN as meeting eligibility

• Have a need for service coordination services as documented by the consumer’s Single Plan or Individual Family Service Plan

• Consumers or potential consumers (persons going through the eligibility process) of the Contractor

If you need assistance in this process, or you just want to talk over a possible change, please contact our Director of Service Coordination, Suzanne Yankowitz at (803)748-5020 or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .