Community Event

This event, hosted at the Chapel Hill Public Library, will allow participants to make music and art together. During this event, there will be the opportunity to sing and make a craft together that represents community.

This presentation draws on the UNC Visualab’s six-year investigation examining ways visualizations could be most accessible for individuals with IDD. Wu and Szafir will highlight best practices for designing accessible visualizations based on studies of graphical perception, everyday data experiences, and participatory design. The talk will also address the challenges and opportunities for people with

This webinar explores different parts of the IEP for students attending North Carolina Public Schools and the rules of the road. It will cover how to navigate challenges related to IEPs and allow participants to gain a better understanding of special education terminology, the IEP process and will know how to prepare for and participate

This online seminar contains sessions designed to equip families with valuable techniques and resources to support childhood development. Some topics included are community resources for people with disabilities, how to observe and record your child’s progress, and techniques to teach new skills in a fun and natural way.

This presentation will examine the role of the DeafBlind Intervener in the school setting and how to determine if your child needs a DeafBlind Intervener to access their educational environment. The NC DPI policy for adding Interveners as a related service or supplementary service and aide will be discussed.

This webinar works to highlight the role of vocational rehabilitation (VR) programs in empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve meaningful employment, self-sufficiency, and community inclusion. This session explores the findings from a comprehensive study examining VR counselor practices in delivering self-employment services.

This webinar is an informal discussion about state-level policies that impact Employment First. It includes reviewing the status of state legislation and strategies for advocacy at the state level.

This webinar is an informal discussion about state-level policies that impact Employment First. It includes reviewing the status of state legislation and strategies for advocacy at the state level.

This webinar focuses on Pre-ETS programs. It is an interactive webinar designed to share ideas, resources, experiences, and support each other to improve outcomes for students with disabilities during and after high school.

This webinar focuses on how to integrate technology into workforce support services. Focuses on Pre-ETS programs, job coaching, independent training, and integrated employment outcomes. Works on discovering how to assess your organization’s tech readiness, set clear goals, and build the best team of learners and coaches.