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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  High school students would no longer have to pass South Carolina's exit exam to earn a diploma under a bill passed by the House.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  A free adaptive gardening seminar at the Robert Mills Carriage House offers tips for those who garden but may be limited by physical disabilities such as injury or arthritis.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  More than 1,000 students gathered at the Statehouse Tuesday to rally in support of Special Olympics.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  As education leaders and state legislators are considering approaches to fixing South Carolina's education system, several people are already hard at work shaping the future of education.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  South Carolina Schools Superintendent Mick Zais says congressional action averted the continuation of a $36 million federal punishment over special education spending.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Hundreds of people with disabilities were at the Statehouse for the 24th annual Disability Advocacy Day.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Barry Coats knows first hand the importance of sports for children with disabilities.

Monday, December 10, 2012  The state Legislative Audit Council is investigating the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs amid allegations mentally and physically disabled clients have been abused.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Laurens County authorities say they have identified a man found burned in a field in Waterloo over the weekend.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  The University of South Carolina is getting a $28 million grant to establish a center to coordinate research on birth defects and disabilities.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehciles is looking into a fake document that is being placed on vehicles parked in spaces reserved for those with disabilities.

Monday, June 04, 2012  The U.S. Education Department has denied South Carolina's request to further appeal a $36 million penalty for not spending enough on special education during the economic downturn.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Glenforest school has been serving students with learning disabilites for 30 years.

Monday, April 09, 2012  Roberta Lockwood and Judy New manage transitional programs that help homeless female military veterans get back on their feet.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  A University of South Carolina psychology professor who studies autism is trying to raise awareness about the disorder.