Learn what NCCDD is doing to train first responders, including law enforcement officers, on how to understand and interact appropriately with people with intellectual or other developmental disabilities (I/DD) to reduce the chance of anyone getting injured or worse during these interactions. You will also learn tips for how people with I/DD and their caregivers […]
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Join us for our 3rd annual Feather Fest – a day of carnival games & prizes, inflatables, music and food trucks as we raise funds for 3 Bluebirds Farm!
Tune in to take a look at 504 plans. Section 504 is federal civil rights law under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) administers Section 504—not the State. A 504 plan is designed to give students with disabilities or medical conditions equal access to the general
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ln this session, we will discuss the Indicator 8 survey, which measures the extent to which parents perceive that schools facilitate parent involvement as a means of improving services and results for children with disabilities. Upon completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to: describe the benefits of parent involvement, list the opportunities that
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In this webinar, we will explore how to navigate virtual meetings while still maintaining communication and collaboration. Join us for some tips and tricks as well as supporting resources.
Navigating Virtual IEP Meetings – ECAC Tool Time Tuesdays Read More »
Join HOPE NC at Topgolf Durham for an inclusive, high-tech golf game that everyone can enjoy. Anyone can play and compete, from beginners to pros. Email info@hopenorthcarolina.org for information about registering for this event.
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During this session, you will learn about Autism Grown Up and what services they provide, such as housing and independent living resources. Come ready to learn and with questions!
Autism Grown Up Information Session Read More »
HOPE NC’s second annual Talent Show and Karaoke Party is a time for everyone to share their gifts–a poem, story, song, dance, magic trick, or sign up to sing karaoke. HOPE NC is an organization that provides inclusive housing for those with I/DD.
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This event, hosted at the Chapel Hill Public Library, will allow participants to make music and art together. During this event, there will be the opportunity to sing and make a craft together that represents community.
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This presentation draws on the UNC Visualab’s six-year investigation examining ways visualizations could be most accessible for individuals with IDD. Wu and Szafir will highlight best practices for designing accessible visualizations based on studies of graphical perception, everyday data experiences, and participatory design. The talk will also address the challenges and opportunities for people with
