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The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB) is a specialized instructional and resource center. It provides services statewide for individuals who are deaf, blind or sensory multidisabled (children and adults), their families and the professionals who work with them. SCSDB offers programs for preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, sensory multidisabled, vocational and postsecondary educational students, as well as a variety of outreach and support services. The main campus is in Spartanburg, and regional centers are located throughout the state.

Mission Statement
The mission of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind is to ensure that individuals we serve realize maximum success through high quality educational programs, outreach services and partnerships.

Outside Photo of Walker Hall

Palmetto Gold School
The South Carolina Department of Education has named SCSDB a Palmetto Gold School for the sixth consecutive year. To receive this recognition, SCSDB earned excellent rankings on both the “absolute rating” and the “improvement rating” on the state’s school accountability report card.

Red Carpet School
SCSDB was named a Red Carpet School by the State Department of Education’s nationally recognized Red Carpet Schools Program. The three-year award recognizes schools that provide consistently outstanding customer service and family-friendly environments. Red Carpet Schools are warm, inviting places where parents, guardians and community members are welcomed and encouraged to be actively involved in the school’s activities.

Our main campus in Spartanburg offers:
Educational Services for Students who are Blind
• On-Campus Applied Training Program
• On-Campus Educational Program
• Mainstreaming Program in Spartanburg School Districts

Educational Services for Students who are Deaf
• On-Campus Applied Training Program
• On-Campus Educational Program
• Mainstreaming Program in Spartanburg School Districts

Educational Services for Students who are Multihandicapped
• Assistive Technology/Augmentative Communication
• Community Service Programs
• Independent Living Skills Program
• Prevocational/Vocational Training Program
• On-Campus Educational Program

Career and Technology Education Program
(High School through Postsecondary)
• Career Training Program
• Cooperative Program with Spartanburg Community College
• Industrial Skills Development Center
• Occupational Diploma Program

After-School Program
• Athletics & Fitness
• Classes (Music, technology, swimming and more)
• Community Service Opportunities
• Employment Opportunities
• Independent Living Skills Development
• Recreational Programs
• Residential Life
• Tutoring Program

Support Services
• Health and Related Services
• Library and Media Services

Statewide Bus Transportation for Students

Teacher working with Students in Computer lab

Students working in Pet Theropy

SCSDB Soccer Team

SCSDB Board of Commissioners

SCSDB 2007-2008 Strategic Plan

SCSDB Accountability Reports

SCSDB Technology Plan

For Admissions information, contact:
Joan Dudgeon, Admissions Coordinator
South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind
355 Cedar Springs Road • Spartanburg, SC 29302-4699
Phone:(864)577-7579 Voice/TTY • Fax:(864)577-7802
E-mail: jdudgeon@scsdb.org

For Outreach Services information, contact:
Carol Mabry, Vice President of Outreach Services
SCSDB Division of Outreach Services
Phone: 1-888-447-2732 Voice/TTY or (864)577-7502 Voice/TTY
Fax:(803) 577-7802
E-mail: cmabry@scsdb.org

For Tour information, contact:
Phone: (864)577-7531 V/TTY • Fax:(864)585-7533

For Employment information, contact:
Office of Human Resources
Cindy Gass, Interim Director of Human Resources
South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind
355 Cedar Springs Road • Spartanburg, SC 29302-4699
Phone: (864) 577-7532, Voice/TTY • Fax:(864) 585-3555
Email: cgass@scsdb.org

Switchboard Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Directions to SCSDB:
355 Cedar Springs Road, Spartanburg, SC 29302
1-888-447-2732 Voice/TTY - 864-585-7711 Voice/TTY

FROM COLUMBIA:
            • I-26, Exit 52 - Cross Anchor/Clinton (this is before any Spartanburg exits.)
            • Turn right, onto SC 56
            • SCSDB is on SC 56 on right (approximately 30 minutes)

FROM GREENVILLE:
            • Business I-85 to Exit 5A, I-585/US 176 to Spartanburg Stay on US 176/Pine Street, through town
               (approximately 6 miles)
            • Turn right onto Country Club Road
            • (Ingles & BP station on right)
            • Over railroad track to SC 56/Union Street Turn left onto SC 56
            • 1.5 miles to SCSDB, 2nd entrance

FROM CHARLOTTE:

            • Business I-85 to I-585/US 176 to Spartanburg
            • Stay on US 176/Pine Street, through town (approximately 6 miles)
            • Turn right onto Country Club Road (Ingles & BP station on right)
            • Over railroad track to SC 56/Union Street
            • Turn left onto SC 56
            • 1.5 miles to SCSDB, on left

For more General SCSDB information, contact:
Sharon Goolsby
South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind
355 Cedar Springs Road • Spartanburg, SC 29302-4699
Phone: (864) 577-7505, Voice/TTY • Fax: (864) 577-7589 • E-mail: sgoolsby@scsdb.org
OR
Katie Rice, Public Information Director
Phone:(864) 577-7506, Voice/TTY • Fax:(864) 577-7589 • E-mail: krice@scsdb.org