Our 9th Annual Cornament and silent auction benefiting Special Olympics NC through the “Over the Edge” campaign will be held on Saturday, August 10th from 1-5pm. Cornament is our major fundraising event for Special Olympics NC, an organization that supports more than 40,000 Athletes and their families across the state. In addition to the cornhole […]
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Learnings for Grassroots Advocacy: From the Americans with Disabilities Act to the Olmstead Decision Meet the Need Lunch & Learn webinar for July 2024 will feature John Nash, executive director of The Arc of North Carolina along with the NC Waiver Action Team to discuss the impact of grassroots advocacy and how to become an effective grassroots
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During this session, we will discuss ways to get organized and prepared to begin a new school year. We will share resources to help introduce your child to new therapists and teachers as well as resources that will help you to communicate with your child’s team. Presented by: Anastacia Newton, ECAC Parent Educator. ECAC Tool
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Navigating Resources & Tools ECAC has to Offer: join us to discover the resources and tools available through ECAC, including our YouTube channel, resources on our website, and ways to connect with our team. Presented by Mandy Sonnenberg, PTI Manager. ECAC Tool Time Segments are 30 minutes or less and will feature a resource or
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ECAC Tool Time Tuesday: Transitioning to Adulthood Avoid the “Cliff” with Work Together NC Work Together NC is a statewide initiative focused on the transition to adulthood people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). Project coordinator, Jacklyn Boheler, will provide an overview of the project activities, including the development of an IDD Inclusive Employment Alliance
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This session will give a quick overview of the Innovations Waiver, services associated with the Innovations Waiver, history of Covenant, and Covenant’s person-centered approach to serving those on Innovations Waiver. Covenant Case Management Services strives to provide you with a better understanding of how individuals and families can access and manage services and supports. They
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Bridging Gaps and Moving Mountains is the 2024 annual conference for the NC Providers Council, an organization that promotes the overall improvement of community support services for individuals who require those supports to live in their communities across NC. September 23-24, 2024 in Asheville, NC. Conference info: https://www.ncproviderscouncil.org/conference-2024/
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Employer Resource Day: Empower Your Team is an event dedicated to fostering accessibility and disability inclusion within organizations. Designed to equip employers with invaluable resources, this event offers a comprehensive exploration of tools and strategies to create inclusive workplaces from recruitment to retirement. From adaptive technologies to accommodation policies, attendees will gain insights into fostering
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Join the Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice in Durham this year for a rally!
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This event is offered at no cost for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and special health care needs in collaboration with the NC DeafBlind Project and ECAC’s Parent Training & Information Center. Parents as Collaborative Leaders is a nationally recognized, research-based training intended to support parents to be more active and confident at
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