Community Event

Are you interested in nominating your school for the “Tell Us Something Good” award? Join this information session to learn more about the “Tell Us Something Good” award and tips for a successful submission. The winning school will receive $1000.00 to support a family engagement activity and the family member that submitted the winning entry […]

Discover the importance of self-care and how it empowers you to be the best advocate and support for your child. Learn practical strategies for incorporating self-care into your daily routine.

This session will look at a variety of local and state resources and services that can provide assistance, information, and connections. Participants will learn how to access these resources and discover tools for advocacy and support.

This session will explore how active participation in your child’s education and support can enhance their wellbeing. It will include practical tools and strategies to strengthen your partnership with educators.

The T-STEP Program is a FREE, evidence-based college class to help autistic students transition to adulthood. Eligible students must have autism, be enrolled in either high school or college, and be able to access college-level materials. The program is offered in person through various community colleges across NC in addition to hybrid/virtual participation options. Targeted

 We Will Walk With You is excited to offer a new series of workshops to equip parents to have better IEP meetings. Lori Tryon, who is a guru on this topic and a member of our board of directors, will lead parents new to the IEP process and those with more experience into an informative

This webinar will address how different types of housing can affect a person’s public benefits.  It will also cover how to maximize public benefits in the payment of housing expenses from different sources such as family members and supplemental needs trusts. Anthony D. Nicholson is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning. He

It is that time of year again, when you get a chance to be silly, scary or just let loose and dress up in a costume. We want to see your costume this year during our fashion show at the Orange United Methodist Church. We will have water and snacks–if you can, bring a snack

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