Community Event

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

This webinar explores different parts of the IEP for students attending North Carolina Public Schools and the rules of the road. It will cover how to navigate challenges related to IEPs and allow participants to gain a better understanding of special education terminology, the IEP process and will know how to prepare for and participate

This online seminar contains sessions designed to equip families with valuable techniques and resources to support childhood development. Some topics included are community resources for people with disabilities, how to observe and record your child’s progress, and techniques to teach new skills in a fun and natural way.

This presentation will examine the role of the DeafBlind Intervener in the school setting and how to determine if your child needs a DeafBlind Intervener to access their educational environment. The NC DPI policy for adding Interveners as a related service or supplementary service and aide will be discussed.

This webinar works to highlight the role of vocational rehabilitation (VR) programs in empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve meaningful employment, self-sufficiency, and community inclusion. This session explores the findings from a comprehensive study examining VR counselor practices in delivering self-employment services.

This webinar is an informal discussion about state-level policies that impact Employment First. It includes reviewing the status of state legislation and strategies for advocacy at the state level.