Our History

At present, The Bamberg County Disabilities and Special Needs Board administers the following programs: Residential: the Hampton Street and the Zeigler Street CRCF Facilities, and E-CTH I program. The number of consumers served by the Matthews Center and the Residential Programs is now over 181 individuals and families.

As you can see the Bamberg County Disabilities and Special Needs Board have grown tremendously in a short time. With your help, we intend to keep on growing.

Our Mission

The Bamberg County Disabilities and Special Needs Board (BCDSNB) is promoting public policies, plans and practices that prevent and reduce the impact of intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, Autism, Spinal Cord and Brain Injuries The Board is empowering and assisting people with intellectual disabilities to exercise their rights to contribute and achieve interdependence and inclusion in the community and society.

Vision
Values
Leadership
Board Meetings
Vision

Reaching Out to Help

Values

Accountability

Care

Dedication

Efficiency

Leadership

Bamberg County Disabilities and Special Needs Board is governed by a Board of Directors. Membership on the Board of Directors consists of five (5) members who much be residents of Bamberg County. These members are appointed by the Governor of South Carolina upon recommendation of the Bamberg County Legislative Delegation.

Executive Director: Torrance J. Davis

Board of Directors:

Mrs. Frances Johnson, Board Chair
Mrs. Sheila Szafraniec, Vice Chair
Mrs. Emily Guess
Mrs. Patricia Izlar
Ms. Michelle Crum

Board Meetings

Bamberg County Disabilities & Special Needs Board of Directors Meeting Schedule for 2026-2027,

Upcoming Dates:
August 25, 2026
September 22, 2026
October 27, 2026
November 17, 2026
January 26, 2027
February 23, 2027
March 23, 2027
May 25, 2027
June 22, 2027

The Board meeting will be held at the Bamberg County Disabilities and Special Needs Board also known as the Matthews Center, located at 16553 Heritage Highway, Denmark, SC 29042, on the above dates at 11:00 am in the boardroom. At least 9 board meetings will be held annually.

If additional information is needed, you may contact Mr. Torrance J. Davis, Executive Director at (803)793-5065.