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Department of Disabilities and Special Needs


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The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates and funds services for South Carolinians with severe, lifelong disabilities of mental retardation, autism, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and similar disability.  


Learn about our mission, organization, and programs in our "About DDSN" section.


People with disabilities are unique, each with his/her own needs, wants, desires, goals and dreams.  DDSN offers a range of supports and services to assist you.  See our "Consumers And Families" section for details.


If you are a DDSN service provider, you can find the information and resources you need under our "Service Providers" section.

If you would like to become a service provider, click here.


Learn more about some of the services we offer in your area in our "Services" section.


Interested in joining our team?  See what opportunities are available in our "Job Opportunities" section.


See other web sites that may be relevant to you by visiting our "Relevant Links" section.


Phone Numbers

Agency Receptionist: (803) 898-9600
V / TTY: (803) 898-9600
Fax: (803) 898-9653
Toll Free: 1-888-DSN-INFO (376-4636)

Street Address

S.C. Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
3440 Harden St. Ext.
Columbia, SC 29203

Mailing Address

S.C. Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
PO Box 4706
Columbia, SC 29240