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. Frances Johnson, Board Chair
Mrs. Sheila Szafraniec, Vice Chair
Mrs. Emily Guess
Mrs. Patricia Izlar
Ms. Michelle Crum
Bamberg County Disabilities & Special Needs Board of Directors Meeting Schedule for 2025-2026,
Upcoming Dates:
August 26, 2025
September 23, 2025, Board Meeting has been cancelled. If additional information is needed, please contact Mr. Torrance Davis, Executive Director, at (803) 793-5003.
October 28, 2025
November 18, 2025
January 27, 2026
February 24, 2026
March 24, 2026
May 26, 2026
June 23, 2026
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)793-5007