 
NEWSLETTER / July 2020 | ||||
| South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) is a non-profit law firm. We provide free legal services in a wide variety of civil (non-criminal) legal matters to eligible low income residents of South Carolina. Our mission is to provide legal services to protect the rights and represent the interests of low income South Carolinians. | ||||
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UNLAWFUL EVICTION ACTION On July 26th, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It was an expansive civil rights law that, among other things, prohibited discrimination of those with disabilities. In the education setting, the ADA works in conjunction with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Action of 1973. These laws say that students with disabilities cannot be discriminated against because of their disability. |  
THE ADA TURNS 30 On July 26th, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It was an expansive civil rights law that, among other things, prohibited discrimination of those with disabilities. In the education setting, the ADA works in conjunction with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Action of 1973. These laws say that students with disabilities cannot be discriminated against because of their disability. | |||
 
AVOID SUSPENDED DRIVER’S LICENSE Did you know that there are steps you can take to maintain your driver’s license before a suspension is authorized through the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV)? Unfortunately, many people start the prevention process too late. Tackling the issue early on could be the difference in your paying hundreds of dollars, attending court mandated programs, or obtaining high risk insurance. |  
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RELIEF The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted normal court operations and services being offered to domestic violence survivors, but assistance is still available. The South Carolina Supreme Court has issued a number of court orders addressing how hearings should be handled. You can review them here. Emergency hearings are still being held in person. Non-emergency hearings are primarily being held via WebEx. | |||
 
JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY FELLOWS Did you know that there are steps you can take to maintain your driver’s license before a suspension is authorized through the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV)? Unfortunately, many people start the prevention process too late. Tackling the issue early on could be the difference in your paying hundreds of dollars, attending court mandated programs, or obtaining high risk insurance. |  
GREENWOOD PAI ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted normal court operations and services being offered to domestic violence survivors, but assistance is still available. The South Carolina Supreme Court has issued a number of court orders addressing how hearings should be handled. You can review them here. Emergency hearings are still being held in person. Non-emergency hearings are primarily being held via WebEx. | |||
LEVEL UP LAW EVENT SERIES A series of free legal webinars on a variety of topics. SCLS attorneys answer some of your most commonly asked questions about work, unemployment, housing, elder law, scams and more. Follow us on social media for updates about upcoming episodes. | ||||
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