Community Event

Matthew Graziadei Award Announcement- ECAC is proud to offer the Matthew C. Graziadei Achievement Scholarship Award to a North Carolina high school senior with a disability. This award includes a $1,500 scholarship, to be used for any post high school learning experience/training or for equipment/technology needed for employment. Join us to learn more about eligibility […]

In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we have invited the North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance to share information about their organization and the programs they offer. Tune in to learn more about their mission to empower, connect, and support the lifespan of individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community through outreach, advocacy,

Come join us as we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) focused on how technology has the potential to advance access and equity for people with disabilities. Innovative technology tools ranging from assistive technology to augmentative intelligence are continually evolving to increase independence by providing accommodations or enhancing access to information and services. The

  Learn more about neurodiversity in college settings. This is an event for students and employers. Additional details to be posted on the website linked to the QR code above.

  The ABLE account is a state-run savings program for eligible people with disabilities in the United States. It continues to be an area many families have questions about; in terms of its setup, how to effectively use it, and how it compliments a special needs trust. You are invited to an interactive, exciting experience

Everyone is welcome at the 7th Annual Autism Acceptance Day Event. Neurodiversity Resource Fair, food trucks, games, superheroes, and quiet room available. Interact with first responders and Holly Springs Police & Fire Departments. 11 am – 2 pm. Sponsored by The Brady Valcho Autism Foundation.

This presentation will use plain language to explain the Innovations Waiver’s Registry of Unmet Needs in the state of North Carolina. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of the steps to take to be placed on the waitlist as well as what to expect in the process. Information will be shared about what is

This session will be a panel discussion. Panelists will share perspectives on Cultural Humility in Mental Health, barriers to mental health in minority-serving communities, and opportunities for addressing those barriers.

This session will provide an overview of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (https://www.nami.org/Home), the services and supports available, and a discussion of North Carolina specific topics.

This webinar will provide an overview of Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), and Benefits Counseling.  This is a refresher session for those who need one, and is a great introduction for those who have never learned about these topics.