Events

The Sensory Friendly Film Series provides an environment that is accessible, welcoming, and comfortable for people on the spectrum.

Lights will remain slightly up.
The sound will be turned down.
Audience members are encouraged to get up out of their seats, dance, walk, or sing.
Families can bring their own snacks from home. Concessions are also available for purchase.
A quiet space with calming activities is available for anyone who may experience overstimulation during the film screening.
The following complimentary items will be available at the box office:
Kid-friendly booster seats
Ear plugs
Audio description or closed captioning devices

Good Good Good is a community-powered music collective organized by Jewish for Good that brings together adults with and without disabilities to make music. We will focus on movement, percussion and vocal music games and activities that help us learn to make music together. All levels are welcome.
If participants require specialized 1:1 support, they are expected to provide it.
Participation is FREE.

Calling All Chatham County Employers!
Finding it hard to recruit, train, and retain entry-level employees?

There’s an untapped, talented workforce right here in our community - individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) - ready to bring value, dedication, and new energy to your team.

At this Coffee Talk, hosted in partnership with Work Together NC, you will:

Learn from Local Employers: Hear success stories from businesses already thriving with IDD-inclusive hiring.
Gain Firsthand Perspectives: Meet self-advocates with IDD who are excelling in their roles and eager to share their journeys.
Access Community Resources: Discover organizations offering job candidate referrals, training, and ongoing support.
Connect & Collaborate: Network with peers who are strengthening their workforce through innovative hiring.
Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries as you engage in this enriching conversation about workforce resilience and community impact.

Date: December 6, 2025

Time: 10:00-1:00 pm (Vendors arrive by 9:00am to setup)

Location: Blue Hill Event Center 200 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United States, North Carolina 27514

Supplies provided: Table, table cloth, chairs.

Supplies vendors need to bring: Signage for your table and your products/merchandise.

Please complete this form by Friday, October 31st!

For more information contact: worktogethernc@med.unc.edu

One year after the election, NOD CEO and President Beth Sirull reunites with Charles Catherine and Congressman Jim Langevin to assess the current administration and policy changes, examining their impact on the lives of people with disabilities.

The mission of REV UP North Carolina is to outreach, educate, and disseminate information. REV UP North Carolina works with people with disabilities, their family members, supporters, professionals, the general public, and policymakers on issues affecting the integration of people with disabilities of all ages into every aspect of community living. REV UP North Carolina is a Non-Partisan, statewide coalition working to ensure and empower people with disabilities and our allies to get more involved in electoral politics.

Everyone is welcome to the 8th Annual Holly Springs Autism Acceptance Day and Neurodiversity Resource Fair. This is free community event held at the Holly Springs Police Department and hosted by the Brady Valcho Autism Foundation. This yearly event brings together families and neurodiverse children and adults along with community providers such as therapies, schools, camps and recreational organizations. Enjoy sensory activities, a magic show, food trucks and meet our first responders. Quiet room available.

This session will provide an overview of the Shepherd's Center an organization that promotes and supports successful aging by providing direct services, volunteer opportunities, and enrichment programs for older adults based in Winston Salem. The presenter for the session is Melissa Smith (Associate Executive Director, The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem)

HOPE NC's annual summit brings together cross sector partners in disability, aging, housing and government as well as people with lived experience of disability to learn about inclusive housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and work together to increase housing options for this population across the state.

Given the changing federal and state landscape, this years summit will focus on how we can work together to advocate for change and use local resources across the state to move the housing movement forward.

The objective of the Inclusive Housing Summit is to explore models of inclusive living for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and advocate for their development and funding in North Carolina. This year we will be exploring how to keep inclusive housing development moving forward despite the challenging state and federal climate. We will also hear from an I/DD advocate tips for advocating for change. The content is tailored toward developers, non-profits, parent groups, town/city/municipalities who are interested in increasing the housing options for adults with I/DD. Join us!

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 a spotlighted community partner and our 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!

The mission of REV UP North Carolina is to outreach, educate, and disseminate information. REV UP North Carolina works with people with disabilities, their family members, supporters, professionals, the general public, and policymakers on issues affecting the integration of people with disabilities of all ages into every aspect of community living. REV UP North Carolina is a Non-Partisan, statewide coalition working to ensure and empower people with disabilities and our allies to get more involved in electoral politics.

The 4th Quarter MFP Roundtable to be held IN PERSON at the NC State McKimmon Conference and Training Center (1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, 27606).  This event will include presentations from Medicaid executive leadership, MFP Capacity Building Grantees (IDEAL Communities, Weaving Connections, WECARE, and WISH Collaborative). It will also include updates from our Statewide Transition Coordination Entity for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities transitions (Vaya Health), updates from UNC Cares, and MFP Program updates.  This will be an IN PERSON only event.

Shop Stylish Finds at Great Prices while Supporting Women!
Proceeds help local women build careers and achieve financial independence.

Join us for our Raleigh Inclusive Market,
featuring local artists and makers with Autism/IDD.

Discover handmade and small-batch produced goods that
will make unique and great gifts. ​

Shop with purpose and make a difference!​