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Self-Advocate Discussion Series: Developing Relationships

Calendar
General Calendar
Date
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Url
nccdd.org/get-involved/self-advocate-discussion-series

Description

It’s not what you know, but who you know. Have you ever heard that before? Of course, you have because relationships with other people are one of the most meaningful aspects of life, for better or for worse. That is what we will talk about - developing and maintaining healthy relationships, and ending the unhealthy ones. Join and share the story about how you met your BFF of 10+ years, or tell the story of how you befriended your state representative who now has your telephone number on speed dial, or talk about how an old girlfriend or boyfriend introduced you to your current husband or wife. You could even share about ending a relationship that was not good for you.

Register here: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/GwJ-kZReQ7G4Joz9GYr_6g#/registration

About this webinar series: The Self-Advocate Discussion Series is hosted by the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities and is held on the third Wednesday of each month. The series aims to keep North Carolina self-advocates informed and engaged in discussion on topics of social and systems change. Series sessions are a time to connect with others with lived experience and common interests, and to develop impact strategies for telling personal stories, and stay connected with the NCCDD community. Learn more about the Self-Advocate Discussion Webinar Series

Next series events

The series of events starts on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – and ends on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 –.

Oct 09 2025

NCCDD Policy Education Meeting
Date Thursday, October 9, 2025 – 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Series Monthly on the 2nd Thursday until December 11, 2026

Jan 21 2026

Self-Advocate Discussion Series
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday until May 20, 2026

Feb 10 2026

NC Fragile X Sip & Chat
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday until August 12, 2026

Apr 07 2026

Medically Fragile Kids Virtual Support Circle
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 – 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monthly on the 1st Tuesday until December 1, 2026

Apr 09 2026

Advocates for Medically Fragile Kids NC 10th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, April 9, 2026 – 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Apr 10 2026

Abilities Tennis Winston-Salem Open 2026
Friday, April 10, 2026 – 8:30 am - Saturday, April 11, 2026 – 3:30 pm
Spring Fling Dance
Friday, April 10, 2026 – 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Apr 12 2026

Drama Troupe-Improvisors
Sunday, April 12, 2026 – 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Apr 21 2026

Their Tomorrow Starts with Our Choices Today
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Apr 28 2026

Communication in Clinical Settings: DSPs
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Communication in Clinical Settings: Clinical Professionals
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Apr 29 2026

2026 I/DD Legislative Caucus
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Communication in Clinical Settings: People with Lived Experience
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

May 06 2026

2026 Disability Advocacy Conference
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

May 07 2026

NCCDD Quarterly Council Meeting - May 2026
Thursday, May 7, 2026 – 9:00 pm - Friday, May 8, 2026 –

May 14 2026

Work Together NC Quarterly Community Meeting
Thursday, May 14, 2026 – 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

May 16 2026

Paths to Possibility: Exploring Adulthood | IDD Resource Summit
Saturday, May 16, 2026 – 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Aug 06 2026

NCCDD Quarterly Council Meeting - August 2026
Thursday, August 6, 2026 – 9:00 pm - Friday, August 7, 2026 –

Nov 05 2026

NCCDD Quarterly Council Meeting - November 2026
Thursday, November 5, 2026 – 9:00 pm - Friday, November 6, 2026 –