Community Event

What is the Buddy Walk? Welcome to the 27th Annual Greater Charlotte Buddy Walk held on October 19, 2024 at the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Ballpark. Since 1995, the Buddy Walk® has been the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome in the United States. It is also the world’s most widely recognized public awareness program for […]

In this webinar, we will explore the components of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), including present levels and the development of SMART goals. We will also discuss the required members of an IEP Team and their roles in the process.  Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this webinar, attendees will be able to: Summarize the purpose of

Here we go again!!! Join us for another informative session discussing how benefits pertain to individuals with special needs, whether you are working, seeking services or community assistance, or would like to have a better understanding of benefits in general. This seminar is open to Individuals who receive benefits and are currently working or are

Come meet with a specialist who can assist you with registering to vote for the 2024 Elections! DECI will be hosting a Voter’s Registration Drive on October 7th, 2024. The event will be held in the cafeteria from 11am to 1pm. Registration Specialists will be onsite to assist clients, production associates, temporary staff, and staff

We will discuss some things that a person with ADHD might do. It could help you better understand those with ADHD or recognize some red flags in undiagnosed individuals that warrant further investigation. Presented by Doreen Byrd, Lead Parent Educator

Essential Steps for Applying to ESA+ In this session, we will provide key information on how to make an initial referral for an IEP, who to submit it to, possible outcomes, important timelines, and the required documents needed to apply for ESA+. Join us to gain a clear understanding of the steps involved and how

Dive into two thrilling youth opportunities from ECAC designed for individuals with disabilities, ages 10-13 and 14-26! Don’t miss out on these game-changing programs tailored to empower and inspire! Presented by Mandy Sonnenberg, PTI Manager

If you know one person with Down syndrome… October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and ECAC Staff Member, Terri Leyton, will share how having a child with Down syndrome has shaped her life. Terri will also share some things to know about individuals with Down syndrome and resources for families and professionals.

In honor of Dyslexia Awareness month, we’ll show ECAC’s video, “Dyslexia in NC Schools,” and review other important information in our Dyslexia Tool Kit. Presented by Karen Laughlin, Parent Educator

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires each state to develop a state performance plan/annual performance report (SPP/APR) that evaluates the state’s efforts to implement the requirements and purposes of the IDEA and describes how the state will improve its implementation. The SPP/APRs include indicators that measure child and family outcomes and other indicators that measure compliance with the requirements