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Highlights & Hot Topics Newsletter
Highlights & Hot Topics Newsletter

Discover how NCCDD supports people with I/DD and drives change in North Carolina.

Learn About NCCDD

Upcoming Council Meeting

The next NCCDD Council meeting will be held November 5-6, 2026 at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills in Raleigh. 

Five-Year State Plan

Provide your input to help shape what the Council funds to improve supports and services for people with I/DD.

Current Initiatives

Learn about the Council's current initiatives to further innovation supporting the I/DD community.

Funding Opportunities

Discover funding opportunities for initatives and support to attend conferences.

Our Impact During FFY 2024

286
Individuals

with I/DD and family members received benefits counseling/training

7
Mini-Grants

focused on advancing community living goals for people with I/DD

545
Self-Advocates

 attended and engaged in the monthly Self-Advocate Discussion Series

1200
Individuals

with I/DD, families and professionals attended Meet The Need NC webinars

Our State Plan Goals

Goal 1 - Increase Financial Security

Increase Advocacy and Leadership

Increase advocacy; educate and engage the I/DD community; raise awareness with policy leaders and citizens

Goal 2 - Increase Community Living

Belonging and Community

More housing choices and better transportation; better prepare for and respond to emergencies; increase access to supports and services

Goal 3 - Increase Advocacy

Increase Financial Security and Independence

Increase Competitive Integrated Employment; increase Inclusive Post-Secondary Education leading to work and independence; build financial knowledge

Read Our State Plan