  NEWSLETTER / November 2019 | ||||
| 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. | ||||
  | No Benefits and No ImprovementsRick had been getting social security disability benefits since 2004. In its initial determination, Social Security Administration (SSA) found that Rick’s disability stemmed from stomach issues, back injuries and mental limitations. At the end of 2013, SSA determined that Rick was no longer disabled, and his benefits were to be terminated. Rick did not know how to explain this. He did not feel any improvement in his health. His only explanation was that he refused to have surgery on his back. He was 52 years old with a limited education and continued to be unable to work. Rick appealed the termination of his benefits. | |||
  | Beware Of Scams Targeting Seniors During The HolidaysIt is November and the holiday season has begun! While this season generally brings food, family and fun, it can also expose some of the more vulnerable members of our communities to a heightened risk of scams and fraud. Senior citizens and those who care for them need to be especially vigilant against these tricks. | |||
  | Helping VeteransVeterans Day is a day we celebrate those who have served in the Armed Forces. However, separation from service can be an exciting and confusing time as veterans readjust to civilian life. At South Carolina Legal Services, we work to meet the civil legal needs of those who have served our country. | |||
  | Race Equity Project and Community LawyeringAt the beginning of 2019 South Carolina Legal Services created the Cultural Humility Unit. The Cultural Humility Unit is a team of South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) staff dedicated to aiding and empowering communities impacted by systemic inequity. | |||
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