Community Event

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.

Visit the 2023 Assistive Technology Expo to preview the latest technology, connect with AT vendors, explore community resources, and win prizes.  Once again, we’re partnering with the Department of Public Instruction to bring you even more AT resources. The Expo is free and open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to attend! Registration is required: cutt.ly/ATExpoRegistration

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

Postsecondary Education Opportunities for Youth with IDD/BH/SSHCN w/ Anna Ward and Kenneth Kelty, Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities UNC Family Support Network hosts Focus on Family and Disability Seminar Programs that bring evidence-based approaches to improve outcomes for families with children who have special needs in ways that emphasize self-determination. Continuing education (CE) credit available.

Dr. Pat Porter will provide a historical overview of the DSP workforce crisis. She will take a deep dive into the current DSP workforce crisis which is key to meeting the service and support needs of the I/DD community and making community living a true choice. Dr. Porter is the former Chief of Developmental Disability

Join us as we explore the key parts of the IEP process and the rules of the road. We will cover a lot of territory and how to navigate roadblocks and detours that may occur along the way. We will also discuss changes in traffic patterns, such as virtual meetings and remote learning. Upon reaching

Come and meet other parents of neurodiverse adults – bring your questions and concerns as we help each other navigate life in the Cape Fear Region   For questions, please email independentworks.ilm@gmail.com   Registration not required but helps us plan for the size of the group!