A statewide initiative focused on the transition to adulthood for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD).
We bring together self-advocates, families, employers, state agencies, and service providers to improve access to opportunities and resources. Find our Common Agenda in English or Common Agenda en Español.
Did you know?
Businesses that hire people with IDD report improved workplace culture, innovation, customer loyalty, and employee retention.[1]
Employers describe people with IDD in the workplace as: dependable, engaged, motivated, and attentive to work quality.
Yet, 69% of adults with IDD in NC are unemployed.[2]
This solution to this systemic problem is much bigger than one organization or program – which is why we are working together to create a cross-sector, statewide movement toward opportunity for all.
Tap into some of the most overlooked workforce talent: people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Access Employer Training Materials free for your use.
[2] Statedata.info. (2023). Population Data from the American Community Survey (Post 2007), Cognitive Disability. North Carolina, U.S. Total: Percent of Working-Age People Who Are Employed. Retrieved 07/31/2023 from http://www.statedata.info/data/showchart/845353
The 1915(i) waiver offers free Medicaid services to support your independence at home or in the community. These services started July 1, 2023. Even if you are not a recipient of the Medicaid Innovations waiver, you may qualify for these services!
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities and The Arc of North Carolina have released a study, A Report on the Economic Impact of the IDD Community, examining the effects of the limited number of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and how it impacts people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families.
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