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As recent as 40 years ago, individuals with I/DD who could not live independently or with family members faced one option: confinement to a public institution. However, increasing numbers of direct support professionals (DSP) now enable persons with I/DD to return to their homes and receive assistance and support to...

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Advocacy is about individuals with disabilities and groups of people working together to take charge of life. It is a process of understanding how decisions are made, and what choices can allow individuals to be more independent. Training programs and resources are made available to teach individuals with disabiliti...

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In the United States, an adult deemed "incompetent" because of medical conditions, mental health issues or intellectual or developmental disabilities is placed under the care of a guardian appointed by a state court. In NC, clerks or assistant clerks of the court serve as the judge for matters relating to guardiansh...

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NCCDD believes that individuals with I/DD should receive the supports necessary to live full lives in the community that include choices about housing, education, employment, social and recreation, and volunteering. Individuals with I/DD can be included in all aspects of community life when adequate and appropriate ...

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North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities

Office Hours: 9AM-4PM Monday-Friday
3109 POPLARWOOD COURT, SUITE 105,
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This project was supported, in part by grant number 2001NCSCDD-02, from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects with government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy.

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