Columbia, SC - Some 30,000 South Carolina residents with disabilities would lose state services that help them cope with autism and injuries under a budget cut approved by lawmakers.

House budget writers on Thursday sent a $5.1 billion budget proposal to the full House that would allow the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs to serve only 4,800 people with severe disabilities.

The cut of $47 million would end services for people with spine injuries,autism and other needs as well as training and rehabilitation programs.

State Rep. Tracy Edges of Myrtle Beach says he hopes federal aid will be approved to spare those programs.
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