Community Event

ACHIEVE (Advancing Confidence, Higher Independence, Employment, and Vocational Education) is a series of summer mini sessions for high school students, aged 14-21, with disabilities. The courses offered are job exploration counseling and financial literacy. The curriculum for this program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need for successful transitions from

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with Medicaid now have access to 1915i services. These services provide support to people with Medicaid in the home and community. Join to learn more about what services are available and the process to request 1915i services. Spanish interpretation provided.

Join us for the IEP Road Map Training, a session designed to help parents confidently navigate the North Carolina IEP process. We’ll walk through the IEP Road Map, a valuable guide that breaks down NC IEP forms and provides practical tips to help you advocate effectively for your child. Whether you’re new to the process

With over 20 years of experience providing special education support and assistance to families, FIRSTwnc is excited to offer extended Navigation services in Buncombe, Henderson, Haywood, Madison, Yancey, and Mitchell counties. Amanda Berry, Community Parent Resource Director and Navigator Plus Program Director, will provide an overview of our services, including how we support families and

Are you the family member of a child with DeafBlindness? If so, this one’s for you! Join us to learn about the supports offered by the NC DeafBlind Project, and how those supports can help your family. You will have the opportunity to get to know staff from the Deafblind Project, hear other parents’ experiences,

En esta reunión aprenderás sobre: Qué es el NCCDD y cómo puede ayudar a tu familia Cómo participar en la toma de decisiones y defender los derechos de las personas con I/DD Programas y recursos disponibles Cómo acceder a fondos y subvenciones

Join Jewish for Good for the JDAIM (Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month) Young Adult Night Out Dance Party. Adults (18+) with disabilities and friends and family are invited to gather for an evening of dance, song, and socializing.

The Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center (ECAC) is proud to offer the Matthew C. Graziadei Achievement Scholarship Award to support North Carolina high school seniors with disabilities. The award amount is $1,500, with the potential for a higher amount and/or runner ups depending on funds. This scholarship is awarded directly to the student and can be