Community Event

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!  

Hosted by the Financial Resilience Center at National Disability Institute, this webinar is a virtual event that discusses the impacts of identity theft on you and your family. Learn about ways to protect your identity, how to avoid scams, and what to do if your identity is stolen.

The Registry of Unmet Needs: How to get on the Innovations Waiver waitlist, why it’s important, and what to do while you’re waitingThis 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

NC DHHS Secretary Kody Kinsley and DMH/DD/SUS Director Kelly Crosbie will join the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities for a statewide townhall (virtual and in-person) that will be open to all of North Carolina on Zoom. Join us to hear updates on the state I/DD budget, 1915i Medicaid, Medicaid Expansion, and more. Limited space