Community Event

Open house for a free high school program designed to create STEM opportunities for students with disabilities. They prepare students through various experiences, such as field trips, college-readiness workshops, internships, and advocacy.

This training is for practitioners (1.5 CE) and for families with children living with disabilities. It explores typical paths to post-secondary transitions and offers data-informed strategies to enhance success. Through a family-centered lens, participants will examine how to leverage natural supports, use planning tools, and apply a practical framework for defining and achieving success.

This event, hosted by the Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center, is a 30-minute segment featuring Advocates for Medically Fragile Kids NC. This organization is a volunteer-run 501c3 that believes that every child in North Carolina who has a medically fragile condition – whatever their background or circumstances – should have the opportunity to live their best

This is an information session, presented by the Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center, on understanding different ways to gather information about your child’s learning journey. Includes exploring a few data collection methods, discovering ways to review and present the information, and learning how to stay engaged as part of your child’s educational team. There will be

Karen Oldoni, Community Facilitator at Grosvenor Gardens, and Deja Barber, Self Advocate Coordinator, will be giving information about HOPE NC’s new housing project at Grosvenor Gardens in partnership with Alliance Health and CASA. We will be giving general information, reviewing the application process, and having a small question and answer session.

We are so excited to join our friends at B3 Coffee again for the annual Turkey Trot. It’s where we eat, socialize and then take a walk, stroll or roll around the park. Please join us at the large pavilion. The walk will begin around 2pm. HOPE NC will provide sandwiches–please bring a side or

This presentation provides an overview of the Meet the Need NC movement aimed at supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. Attendees will learn about the Innovations Waiver, its significance, and the services it offers. Other topics include the Innovations Waiver Waiting List, Medicaid, Tailored Care Management, and 1915(i). Key tools,

This presentation provides an overview of the Meet the Need NC movement aimed at supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. Attendees will learn about the Innovations Waiver, its significance, and the services it offers. Other topics include the Innovations Waiver Waiting List, Medicaid, Tailored Care Management, and 1915(i). Key tools,

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.