Community Event

This training will provide behavioral health practitioners and clinicians with advanced level information about a lesser known but highly important autistic/ADHD or otherwise neurodivergent identity called PDA – known as Pathological Demand Avoidance in the United Kingdom but often referred to as Pervasive Drive for Autonomy by those in the neurodivergent community. Registration fee: $25

This tele-education series will utilize the ECHO model to provide a learn community for primary care providers to enhance physical health care provided to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. The program will consist of eight 90-minute sessions over the next three months with varied topics. There is no cost to participate and CMEs, CEUs

Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities for a preview of the site and brief demonstration of the Work and Benefits Estimator. Attendees will learn about DB101 tools and resources to help overcome fears, explore incentives, and prepare for work.

The presentation covers North Carolina’s new adult guardianship law (SL2023-124), which mandates considering less restrictive alternatives (LRAs) before seeking guardianship. It provides practical tools for self-advocates, families, and professionals to comply with the law. The Rethinking Guardianship website offers resources to identify LRAs in areas like health, hygiene, nutrition, community living, safety, and finances. Case

Planning for your Child after you are gone – What to do? You will learn: 1. How to select your child’s support team? 2. Who should be on the team? 3. How to overcome the obstacles you may face in completing this planning?