Community Event

Are you leveraging the benefits of apps and technology that can promote self-determination and autonomy with daily living skills? Learn about the types of enabling technology on the market (i.e., medication dispenser, Amazon Alexa products, sensor-based technology, self-regulating and wayfinding apps and much more) that empower independence and grant caregiver peace of mind. Discover resources […]

A Special Needs Plan is a national special needs planning firm based out of Charlotte, NC. This webinar discusses building a next support team, who might be on the team, and obstacles in this process. This event is sponsored by Autism After 18.

A Special Needs Plan is a national special needs planning firm based out of Charlotte, NC. This webinar explains what the Medicaid waiver is, who is eligible, what the requirements are, and how it might help you and your family. This webinar is sponsored by Autism After 18.

A Special Needs Plan is a national special needs planning firm based out of Charlotte, NC. This webinar answers the question, “What happens at 18?” through discussions of guardianship, government benefits, and fostering independence. It is a presentation sponsored by Autism After 18. 

A Special Needs Plan is a national special needs planning firm based out of Charlotte, NC. This webinar discusses special needs trusts and ABLE accounts, answering the questions of: “Do I need both?”, “What are they used for?”, and “Are there tax advantages?”. This webinar is sponsored by Autism After 18.

A Special Needs Plan is a national special needs planning firm based out of Charlotte, NC. This webinar addresses lifetime needs, special needs trusts, managed care organization, and proactive tax strategies. This presentation is sponsored by Autism After 18.

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.