Together, these groups and programs work to ease the I/DD journey—from initial education and state policy to nonprofit organizations that welcome you into their communities. We recommend researching and engaging with resources like the ones below.
In addition to these listed, we also exist as a resource for you. See our blog for timely and educational articles about a range of topics from waiver changes to caregiver concerns and evidence-based practices. And, as always, feel free to contact us for specific needs or services.
NADD is now considered the leader in education, consultation, and training related to the IDD/MI dual diagnosis. NADD influences policies at the national, state, and local levels…
thenadd.org
AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities…
aamr.org
Search for medication by condition or drug category. Always consult with a doctor or other healthcare professional before administering prescription and nonprescription medications…
express-scripts.com
NCD is an independent federal agency charged with advising the President, Congress, and other federal agencies regarding policies, programs, practices, and procedures that affect…
ncd.gov
The NCDHHS manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and…
ncdhhs.gov
The Family Support Network of NC provides information, family support groups and parent to parent matching. They also publish an annual summer camp directory…
fsnnc.org/supports
NCCDD has 40 members appointed by the Governor of which 60 percent are required to be people with intellectual or other developmental disabilities (I/DD) or family members. Others…
nccdd.org
NC Early Intervention is the system of services and programs for children birth to five who have, or are at risk of having developmental delays…
beearly.nc.gov
The APD works in partnership with local communities and private providers to assist people who have developmental disabilities and their families. APD also provides…
apd.myflorida.com
ACHC was statutorily created by Chapter 20, Florida Statutes as the chief health policy and planning entity for the state. They are primarily…
ahca.myflorida.com
Qlarant is contracted by the State of Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to provide quality assurance for the State’s Developmental Disabilities Services system. They work in partnership…
florida.qlarant.com
Since 1998, The Annual Family Café has brought together thousands of individuals with disabilities and their family members for three days of information, training and networking each June.
familycafe.net
The Florida Developmental Disabilites Council (FDDC) has a 46 year history of leveraging up to $3.6 million federally appropriated dollars annually through the Developmental Disabilities Act to…
fddc.org
Disability Rights Florida was founded in 1977 as the statewide designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities in the State of Florida.
disabilityrightsflorida.org
A nationwide federal-state program for assisting eligible people with disabilities to define a suitable employment goal and become employed. Each state capital has a central VR agency
ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dvrs
The Arc of North Carolina is a leader in the state in providing housing options and property management services to North Carolinians with disabilities…
arcnc.org/housing
DRNC is NC’s federally mandated statewide protection and advocacy program committed to promoting and preserving disability rights in the North Carolina.
disabilityrightsnc.org
Life Plan Trust provides information on planning for the future for families of people with disabilities.
lifeplantrust.org
The NC Guardianship Association provides education and training resources.
nc-guardian.org
NC 2-1-1 is an information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina. Accessible via an easy-to-remember, three-digit number, families and individuals can call…
nc211.org
Disaster preparedness, emergency alerts, pets and service animals, evacuation alerts-how to plan and prepare…
readync.org
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill in North Carolina provides information and resources related to mental illness…
naminc.org
HopeLine provides the community with a free and confidential crisis and suicide prevention helpline and texting service. This includes supportive and non-judgmental listening, gentle…
hopeline-nc.org/programs
SAMHSA is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
samhsa.gov
Ensuring that older adults and people with disabilities know about the transportation choices available in their community and understand how to access these options.
nadtc.org
Disability related transportation services directory.
nc211.org/disability-related-transportation
Travel site accessibility guide for individuals with disabilities.
ncdhhs.gov/documents/access-north-carolina-vacation-and-travel-guide-people-disabilities
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