Community Event

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 education curriculum. We will explore accommodations and how they […]

What to expect: Networking: Connect with employers, service providers, and professionals Education: Learn about the latest trends and best practices in supported employment Business expo: Explore job opportunities and inclusive employers Expert speakers: Gain insights from industry leaders Accessibility: Travel accommodations available for attendees Professional growth: Enhance skills for supporting employment success Empowerment: Access resources

A zoom workshop for self-advocates to learn to create their advocacy story. We will be reviewing and using a worksheet from The Ability Leadership Project of North Carolina (ALP-NC). In this first session we will talk about learning what a problem/solution is and how to use a story map. The HOPE NC Self-Advocacy group is

Our 9th Annual Cornament and silent auction benefiting Special Olympics NC through the “Over the Edge” campaign will be held on Saturday, August 10th from 1-5pm. Cornament is our major fundraising event for Special Olympics NC, an organization that supports more than 40,000 Athletes and their families across the state. In addition to the cornhole

Learnings for Grassroots Advocacy: From the Americans with Disabilities Act to the Olmstead Decision Meet the Need Lunch & Learn webinar for July 2024 will feature John Nash, executive director of The Arc of North Carolina along with the NC Waiver Action Team to discuss the impact of grassroots advocacy and how to become an effective grassroots

During this session, we will discuss ways to get organized and prepared to begin a new school year. We will share resources to help introduce your child to new therapists and teachers as well as resources that will help you to communicate with your child’s team. Presented by: Anastacia Newton, ECAC Parent Educator. ECAC Tool

Navigating Resources & Tools ECAC has to Offer:  join us  to discover the resources and tools available through ECAC, including our YouTube channel, resources on our website, and ways to connect with our team. Presented by Mandy Sonnenberg, PTI Manager. ECAC Tool Time Segments are 30 minutes or less and will feature a resource or

This session will give a quick overview of the Innovations Waiver, services associated with the Innovations Waiver, history of Covenant, and Covenant’s person-centered approach to serving those on Innovations Waiver. Covenant Case Management Services strives to provide you with a better understanding of how individuals and families can access and manage services and supports. They

Bridging Gaps and Moving Mountains is the 2024 annual conference for the NC Providers Council, an organization that promotes the overall improvement of community support services for individuals who require those supports to live in their communities across NC.  September 23-24, 2024 in Asheville, NC.  Conference info: https://www.ncproviderscouncil.org/conference-2024/