Building Pathways to Independence
Supporting students with disabilities to transition to life after high school.
About the South Carolina Pathways Project
The South Carolina Pathways Project (SCPP) is a disability-led collaborative addressing the need for better transition resources and programming for students with disabilities as they progress from high school to adulthood and attain meaningful employment.
This statewide partnership brings together the South Carolina Department of Education, Able South Carolina, AccessAbility, Walton Options for Independent Living, the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department, University of South Carolina, and local education agencies. Together, we aim to establish SCPP as a replicable model for empowering students with disabilities and enhancing their opportunities for success.
Our Vision
We envision a future where students with disabilities can readily access disability-led transition services, including:
- Alternative pathways to obtaining a South Carolina high school diploma
- Skills training through Employment Preparation Services
- Job experiences and paid apprenticeships
Student-driven, accessible, and personalized to foster a sense of empowerment, independence and support.
The SCPP Model
The South Carolina Pathways Project Model is a disability-led collaborative framework that improves access to diploma pathways, apprenticeships, employment, and transition services for students with disabilities. By uniting schools, families, and community partners—and centering the leadership and lived experience of people with disabilities—the model creates sustainable strategies that truly support students' long-term success.
View the SCPP Model
Champion Spotlight
Meet Julianna Carr
SCPP Student Stakeholder Workgroup Chairperson
What is your disability?
I have autism.
What grade are you in?
I am starting 12th grade.
What are your career goals?
My career goal is to go to college for either psychology or Autism Behavioral Studies.
What is something you wish people understood about your disability?
I wish people understood that sometimes I need more support than I do at other times. This doesn’t mean I can’t do things or do good work. I just need different supports at different times depending on how my autism is affecting me.
Resources to Empower Students and Support Success
Students
Transition to life after high school and find meaningful employment.
Families
Find support to help your family member navigate adulthood and build a bright future.
Educators
Empower your students and enhance their transition to success.
Our Partners
