Office of the Governor – Client Assistance Program (CAP)

Address: 1205 Pendleton Street
Columbia, SC 29201 Phone: (803) 734-0285 Fax: (803) 734-0546 Email: cap@admin.sc.gov Website: http://cap.sc.gov/

The Client Assistance Program (CAP) is the federally mandated program that advocates for persons with disabilities in South Carolina who are seeking or receiving services through the Vocational Rehabilitation Department (VR), Commission for the Blind (CB), and all Independent Living Programs (IL) and projects funded under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

CAP assists consumers with questions regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title I.

CAP Objectives
CAP advises you of your rights and responsibilities in the process of obtaining rehabilitation services funded under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
CAP assists you in your relationship with projects, programs, and facilities providing rehabilitation services. CAP explains specific rehabilitation services and benefits available to an individual with a disability.
CAP helps you in the appeal process when requested, if you disagree with the rehabilitation services being provided or are denied services.
CAP identifies problem areas in the delivery of rehabilitation services to individuals with a disability and suggests methods and means of making systemic changes.
CAP refers you to other agencies (public or private) when you may not be eligible for rehabilitation services.
CAP informs you of your rights under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.