Reaching to Help
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.
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.
Mrs. Emily Guess, Board Chair
Mrs. Frances Johnson, Vice Chair
Ms. Sheila Szafraniec
Mrs. Patricia Izlar
Ms. Michelle Crum
Bamberg County Disabilities & Special Needs Board of Director Meeting Schedule for 2023-2024,
Upcoming Dates:
August 22, 2023
September 26, 2023
October 24, 2023
November 28, 2023
January 23, 2024
February 27, 2024
March 26, 2024
May 28, 2024
June 25, 2024
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)793-5003.