Community Event

Join HOPE NC’s self-advocate Deja for a 1-on-1 discussion with another self-advocate, Kenneth Kealty, who has autism. Together they will discuss their independent living journey. This will be an inclusive conversation where everyone is encouraged to participate. 

We are planning a trip to visit our friends at Peacehaven Farms in Whitsett, NC. We plan to bring our lunches and have a picnic there with them. After we eat, we will enjoy some improv games, activities, and get a tour of the farm. Join us!!

Let’s welcome in fall with a picnic and time with friends outside in the (hopefully) cooler weather. We will meet in Raleigh this month near to the site of our new HOPE NC housing integration project at Grosvenor Gardens. Bring a side dish or dessert to share and HOPE NC will provide the sandwiches.

Mark your calendars for September 25th! Dive into a dynamic discussion on mastering communication and collaboration during IEP meetings. We’ll explore strategies to stay calm under pressure and navigate tense moments with ease. Plus, learn about the pathways available for resolving disputes effectively. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself and strengthen your

This year’s UNC TEACCH Autism Program Conference focuses on community collaborations that truly make an impact on the lives of autistic individuals across the world. Presenters will cover community collaborations to support autism diagnoses in rural communities and to support mental health interventions through collaborations with early intervention providers, educators, and autistic adults. The following

Join the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD) and UNC Computer Sciences in this discussion on accessible visualizations for folks with IDD. The presenters are Keke Wu, PhD and Danielle Szafir.

Join the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD) and Kenya Myers from Disability Rights NC in a discussion about voter rights. Spanish interpretation is available.

Inclusive Hiring Practices: Discovering the solution to inclusive hiring practices and needs In this riveting session, participants will: Understand what integrated employment is Benefits of an inclusive workplace History of hiring individuals with IDD Accessibility and accommodations in workplaces Understanding the perspective from other people who have hired a neurodiverse employee. Free parking in the

New research reveals how different tactile walking surface indicators (TWSIs) can be used in complex transportation settings where other cues may be inconsistent, confusing, misleading, or missing to provide wayfinding information to people who are blind or visually impaired. This webinar will discuss the requirements for successful tactile wayfinding. This webinar is sponsored by TRB’s

Those families who are foster, kinship or adoptive often struggle to find resources needed to successfully welcome a child or children into their home. Foster Family Alliance of North Carolina staff work across the state to provide support, resources and training to families who need this support. Join this webinar to find out about available