Community Event

Families will learn the importance of using their voice to advocate for their children’s education. We will dive into effective communication goals and the importance of building relationships. We will also touch base on how to successfully prepare and participate in meetings. Presented by: Nancy Giurato, ECAC Parent Educator & DeafBlind Family Engagement Coordinator

Parents are valuable members of their child’s IEP Team, and asking good questions can be central to effective participation! Join us to learn from Karen Laughlin, ECAC Parent Educator, and other parents about questions that work before, during, and after IEP meetings. Presented by Karen Laughlin, ECAC Parent Educator

“Do You Want to Work? Let’s Talk About VR!” For students with disabilities age 12-22 who live in North Carolina. Join us for a live Zoom training as we discuss supports that can help you prepare for a job, find a job, and keep a job.

Join the TEACCH Autism Program for a VIRTUAL T-STEP Information Session on April 10th from 7:00-8:00 pm. Come and learn more about the program from TEACCH’s Director of Transition Services. Students aged 16-21, their families, and professionals working with autistic teens/young adults in North Carolina are encouraged to attend. Register today! The T-STEP was developed

Join the Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center for a viewing of a video produced by their Youth Advisory team.

HOPE NC will have an information session with the Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC). Courtney Chavis, Support Groups Director, will discuss what’s new at ASNC and share tips on connecting and accessing resources for adults with autism.

This session will provide an overview of caregiving statistics in NC, how resources like 211 can be utilized, and how to prepare be a caregiver/caregiving across the lifespan. Presenter: Mark Hensley, Associate State Director of Community Outreach and Advocacy, AARP NC Triad Region

The Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) is in the process of updating their Coordinated Transportation Plan and are looking for feedback! This plan is updated every five years and is a process of identifying transportation needs, providing strategies for meeting those needs, and prioritizing services to meet those needs for older adults (65+), those

Please join the ECAC for their 2024 Leadership Summit for Families of Color. Parenting a child with a disability has often been viewed as race-neutral, yet the statistics show that Black and Brown students have more negative outcomes than their White peers. This Free event will be a day of honest conversation and education designed

Join the NCDHHS to learn about best practices to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) on their path to achieving Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE).