Events

A day of carnival games & prizes, inflatables, music and food trucks as we raise funds for 3 Bluebirds Farm!

Join us for a celebration uniting students, families, alumni and community members! Includes exhibit tables, vendors, and resources!

This fundraising event is an inclusive golf game at Topgolf Durham.

Learn about:
1. Age 18 - What happens?
2. Government Benefits - Where do I begin?
3. Guardianship Decision
4. Adult Life
5. Fostering Independence
Partnering with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte

Welcome to Let's Talk About It - The Autism Center, Inc. Annual Autism Resource Fair! Join us at The John Crosland School for a day filled with valuable resources, information, and support for individuals and families navigating life with autism. Connect with professionals, discover innovative therapies, and network with others in the autism community

We invite you to an interactive, exciting experience to learn more about the Medicaid Waiver Program.

What is it?
Does your child need it?
How does it help?

Partnering with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte

Guided by Ryan Platt, Founder of A Special Needs Plan, and special needs planner since 2005.

Includes:
Vendors
Inclusive activities and adaptive sports
Healthcare and support services
Future Planning
Hosted by: Community Workforce Solutions, Inc

2025 Community Talk Webinar Series presents Explaining North Carolina's New Adult Guardianship Law & Tools for Greater Choice & Self-Determination

Melissa C. Black is a Community Engagement Disability Specialist at UNC's School of Social Work, focusing on enhancing resources for individuals with disabilities. With a Master of Public Health and expertise in aging and disability, she promotes inclusive practices and empowers communities. Melissa's work involves bridging service gaps and advocating for meaningful change.

Her 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 examples demonstrate how LRAs can support greater choice and self-determination, avoiding unnecessary guardianship. This event will be live Spanish Interpreted.

Registration is required.

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?

Covering:
Know your child's lifetime needs
Special Needs Trust
Managed Care Organization
Proactive Tax Strategies

Join TINNG! on May 24 for networking, snacks, and job tips for neurodiverse and disabled young adults at Northwest Cary YMCA.

We invite you to an interactive, exciting experience to learn more about how to create your family's Special Needs Plan. You will learn about Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, Guardianship, Government Benefits, Tax Implications, Future Caregiving and more!
Partnering with Coach-Mentors Guided by Ryan Platt, Founder of A Special Needs Plan, and special needs planner since 2005.

This is a series of summer mini sessions for high school students with disabilities. The topics taught in these sessions are job exploration counseling and financial literacy.