Events

During the Employment Source benefits seminar led by Pablo Puente, you will learn what benefits counseling services are and when is the best time to get in contact with a benefits counselor. The presenter will also provide an overview of the main Social Security Disability programs, along with a synopsis of Medicare and Medicaid. The seminar will end with strategies for planning your financial future, balancing your benefits and employment earnings, and other relevant tips to avoid trouble with your benefits.

This coffee talk is a short, conversation-based event designed for employers to learn about inclusive hiring in a relaxed and interactive setting.
The event features:

• A brief panel discussion

• Employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)

• Inclusive employers sharing their experiences

• Informal Q&A and networking

Presented By - Work Together NC - Learn about the benefits of inclusive employment and the next steps to become a member of the Inclusive Employment Alliance.

FSN will host a monthly series dedicated to educating the community about factors that determine wellbeing for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Each month, we will explore one of the domains of social determinants of health as well as community programs and opportunities for addressing that domain. April 9: The economic well-being of raising children with special healthcare needs

Join us for Wilkes Community College’s Second Annual Resource Fair—a free, drop‑in event connecting individuals with disabilities and their families to college, career, and community resources. Discover campus supports, employment and training options, disability services, and transition planning guidance. Meet local organizations, ask questions, and gather tools to plan with confidence.

This webinar will provide an overview of the Successor Guardian Toolkit which was developed in partnership with the Autism Society of NC. The presenters are Kim Tizzard and Faith Williams. 

Every three months, The Link Center hosts virtual shared learning groups for direct support professionals, clinical professionals, family members, and people with lived experience. These groups provide opportunities to dive into important topics and tap into your expertise and experiences related to people with cognitive disabilities, including intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and brain injuries, and mental health conditions. These meetings are led by members of our steering committee and project partners.

Every three months, The Link Center hosts virtual shared learning groups for direct support professionals, clinical professionals, family members, and people with lived experience. These groups provide opportunities to dive into important topics and tap into your expertise and experiences related to people with cognitive disabilities, including intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and brain injuries, and mental health conditions. These meetings are led by members of our steering committee and project partners.

Every three months, The Link Center hosts virtual shared learning groups for direct support professionals, clinical professionals, family members, and people with lived experience. These groups provide opportunities to dive into important topics and tap into your expertise and experiences related to people with cognitive disabilities, including intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and brain injuries, and mental health conditions. These meetings are led by members of our steering committee and project partners.

This will be an exploration of the impact of AI in the work with people with disabilities. Presenter: Dr. David Tillman, Chair, Department of Public Health with the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences at Campbell University

FSN will host a monthly series dedicated to educating the community about factors that determine wellbeing for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Each month, we will explore one of the domains of social determinants of health as well as community programs and opportunities for addressing that domain. May 14: Education access and quality for children with special needs

You’re invited to Work Together NC’s Quarterly Community Meeting! Learn about resources focused on the transition to adulthood for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including our IDD Inclusive Employment Alliance and Action Planning tool. Whether you are a self advocate, service provider, educator, family member, or ally, we hope you’ll join us for this virtual information and feedback session!

FSN will host a monthly series dedicated to educating the community about factors that determine wellbeing for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Each month, we will explore one of the domains of social determinants of health as well as community programs and opportunities for addressing that domain. June 11: Decoding Diagnoses: What they mean and what to do next