Events

The Conference is for: Family Members, People with Developmental Disabilities, Professionals, and Advocates!
Topics will include:
-Medical management of children with complex health conditions
-Evidence-based behavioral therapies
-Cross-system collaboration in child welfare and mental health
Supporting youth through transitions from school to adulthood including employment and other opportunities

This session will introduce attendees to Mount Jubilee Ministries a community offering dynamic opportunities for those with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities and their families based in Reidsville, NC. The presenters for this session are Jessie Meador (Executive Director), Julie Wagoner (Director of Operations), and Jennifer Hudson (Director of Resource Development)

Good Good Good is a community-powered music collective organized by Jewish for Good that brings together adults with and without disabilities to make music. We will focus on movement, percussion and vocal music games and activities that help us learn to make music together. All levels are welcome.
If participants require specialized 1:1 support, they are expected to provide it.
Participation is FREE.

The mission of REV UP North Carolina is to outreach, educate, and disseminate information. REV UP North Carolina works with people with disabilities, their family members, supporters, professionals, the general public, and policymakers on issues affecting the integration of people with disabilities of all ages into every aspect of community living. REV UP North Carolina is a Non-Partisan, statewide coalition working to ensure and empower people with disabilities and our allies to get more involved in electoral politics.

The mission of REV UP North Carolina is to outreach, educate, and disseminate information. REV UP North Carolina works with people with disabilities, their family members, supporters, professionals, the general public, and policymakers on issues affecting the integration of people with disabilities of all ages into every aspect of community living. REV UP North Carolina is a Non-Partisan, statewide coalition working to ensure and empower people with disabilities and our allies to get more involved in electoral politics.

The Sensory Friendly Film Series provides an environment that is accessible, welcoming, and comfortable for people on the spectrum.

Lights will remain slightly up.
The sound will be turned down.
Audience members are encouraged to get up out of their seats, dance, walk, or sing.
Families can bring their own snacks from home. Concessions are also available for purchase.
A quiet space with calming activities is available for anyone who may experience overstimulation during the film screening.
The following complimentary items will be available at the box office:
Kid-friendly booster seats
Ear plugs
Audio description or closed captioning devices

Good Good Good is a community-powered music collective organized by Jewish for Good that brings together adults with and without disabilities to make music. We will focus on movement, percussion and vocal music games and activities that help us learn to make music together. All levels are welcome.
If participants require specialized 1:1 support, they are expected to provide it.
Participation is FREE.

Calling All Chatham County Employers!
Finding it hard to recruit, train, and retain entry-level employees?

There’s an untapped, talented workforce right here in our community - individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) - ready to bring value, dedication, and new energy to your team.

At this Coffee Talk, hosted in partnership with Work Together NC, you will:

Learn from Local Employers: Hear success stories from businesses already thriving with IDD-inclusive hiring.
Gain Firsthand Perspectives: Meet self-advocates with IDD who are excelling in their roles and eager to share their journeys.
Access Community Resources: Discover organizations offering job candidate referrals, training, and ongoing support.
Connect & Collaborate: Network with peers who are strengthening their workforce through innovative hiring.
Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries as you engage in this enriching conversation about workforce resilience and community impact.

Date: December 6, 2025

Time: 10:00-1:00 pm (Vendors arrive by 9:00am to setup)

Location: Blue Hill Event Center 200 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United States, North Carolina 27514

Supplies provided: Table, table cloth, chairs.

Supplies vendors need to bring: Signage for your table and your products/merchandise.

Please complete this form by Friday, October 31st!

For more information contact: worktogethernc@med.unc.edu

One year after the election, NOD CEO and President Beth Sirull reunites with Charles Catherine and Congressman Jim Langevin to assess the current administration and policy changes, examining their impact on the lives of people with disabilities.

The mission of REV UP North Carolina is to outreach, educate, and disseminate information. REV UP North Carolina works with people with disabilities, their family members, supporters, professionals, the general public, and policymakers on issues affecting the integration of people with disabilities of all ages into every aspect of community living. REV UP North Carolina is a Non-Partisan, statewide coalition working to ensure and empower people with disabilities and our allies to get more involved in electoral politics.

Everyone is welcome to the 8th Annual Holly Springs Autism Acceptance Day and Neurodiversity Resource Fair. This is free community event held at the Holly Springs Police Department and hosted by the Brady Valcho Autism Foundation. This yearly event brings together families and neurodiverse children and adults along with community providers such as therapies, schools, camps and recreational organizations. Enjoy sensory activities, a magic show, food trucks and meet our first responders. Quiet room available.

This session will provide an overview of the Shepherd's Center an organization that promotes and supports successful aging by providing direct services, volunteer opportunities, and enrichment programs for older adults based in Winston Salem. The presenter for the session is Melissa Smith (Associate Executive Director, The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem)

HOPE NC's annual summit brings together cross sector partners in disability, aging, housing and government as well as people with lived experience of disability to learn about inclusive housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and work together to increase housing options for this population across the state.

Given the changing federal and state landscape, this years summit will focus on how we can work together to advocate for change and use local resources across the state to move the housing movement forward.