Community Event

NC DHHS is committed to achieve their Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) goals. Attend this Lunch and Learn via Zoom to learn about their practices. You can also complete this survey to help NC DHHS support I/DD and TBI individuals.

Interested in learning more about the transition to adulthood and how you can prepare? Join us for a live webinar with Kenzie Clark and Able Transition Consulting, LLC. This webinar is offered by Triangle Disability & Autism Services.

Tuesday, August 22nd from 12-1:30pm: Supported Living: Lived Experiences Provide an overview and introduction to Supported Living An opportunity to learn directly from people’s lived experiences A chance to ask questions and learn about what makes Supported Living so (uniquely) successful for ALL people.

Tuesday, July 25th from 12-1pm: Introduction to Supported Living Come learn about Supported Living from Liberty Corner! If you’re unfamiliar with Supported Living, and would like to learn more, this session is for you. We’ll help you to understand Supported Living as a residential service option, how you can access, and who can benefit from this model

DHHS is implementing a DHHS approved Person Centered Planning training that meets the requirements for service providers responsible for developing a PCP. Person Centered Planning is a collaborative planning practice which emphasizes self-determination and choice in helping individuals to achieve their unique vision of preferred life. Core principles and practices of Person-Centered Planning, and how

Topics we will cover include: The different types of SNTs When the different types of SNTs apply The meaning and application of common provisions found in SNTs How to use SNTs to enhance the life of your loved one Where SNTs fit into broader estate planning The perils of not having a SNT in place

Regardless of age or ability, you will have a great time while supporting a worthy cause! * 5K Competitive Race * 5K Non-competitive Event * 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk * Kids’ Dash Important Dates: T-Shirt Deadline – Tuesday, September 12 (please order by this date to guarantee your shirt). Registration Deadline – Wednesday, October 11, at 12:00 noon. Packet Pickup:

Information about the STAR Program, which provides pre-employment transition services to North Carolina high school students (ages 14 – 22) with disabilities.

ECAC’s Parent Educators receive inquiries daily from both families and professionals all across the state. Many families often have questions regarding the special education process, including what their rights are, what they can ask for, how to address concerns and what options are available to them.

Meet the Need NC’s Hear. Share. Act.’s monthly Lunch & Learn Series takes place on the third Tuesday of each month. Each month, the series will feature a different topic intended to help people gain basic knowledge of the systems, programs, and services in place that serve individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (I/DD). We encourage