This illustration of the state of South Carolina features important facts surrounding why the Hire Me SC campaign exists. Statistics include:
South Carolina’s unemployment rate for people with disabilities is one of the highest in the country.
There are 1.1 Million individuals with disabilities living in South Carolina.
In 2022, the employment gap between those with disabilities compared to those without was 37.2%.
40.3% of people with disabilities in South Carolina are employed, while 77.5% of people without disabilities in South Carolina are employed.