Get Involved
NCCDD offers many ways for people with intellectual or other developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their family members to build their advocacy skills and become more involved within the I/DD community. Discover how you can sharpen your advocacy skills!
Events Calendar
Find out what's happening in your community. Our Events Calendar includes community and state-wide events of interest to North Carolinians with I/DD.
Advocacy & Leadership Awards
NCCDDâs Advocacy and Leadership Awards honor advocates advancing inclusion, choice, and positive change for people with I/DD.Â
My Story Matters
Storytelling is a way to raise awareness. And NCCDD offers a way for you to share your story through its My Story Matters campaign.Â
NC Advocacy Leaders Network Collaborative
An NCCDD initiative supporting a network of skilled graduates from top advocacy and leadership programs who are committed to supporting people with I/DD.
Self-Advocate Discussion Series
This webinar series, hosted by NCCDD, is held every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Self-advocates learn about different topics and discuss their experiences and ideas.
Support to Attend Conferences
NCCDD provides financial support for people with I/DD and their families to attend conferences through either the Jean Wolff-Rossi Fund for Participant Involvement or the Conference Fund.
The Council Presents
A monthly webinar series held on the 4th Thursday of the month with guest speakers providing information and resources of interest to the I/DD community.
Unmet Film
A film commissioned by NCCDD showing the real-life situations of individuals with I/DD and what it looks like when their needs are unmet.