NC Advocacy Leaders Network Collaborative
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) works collaboratively, across the State, to assure that people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families participate in the design of, and have access to, needed community services, individualized supports and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity and inclusion in all areas of community life. NCCDD identifies problems facing its community through its five-year planning process and funds innovative projects and initiatives that promote the goals of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act) for all North Carolinians. North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is the designated state agency for NCCDD.
NCCDD is making an important investment in establishing and maintaining an organized network of developmental disabilities advocacy leaders made up of North Carolinians that are graduates from state and nationally recognized advocacy and leadership development programs. This initiative will identify, track, further train, and keep informed the graduates from NC I/DD advocacy training programs, so that as members of the NC Advocacy Leaders Network, they can be informed and organized to educate others about I/DD issues important to them and all North Carolinians.
Calling all Alumni!
Participants of the following groups are welcome to be a part of the NC Advocacy Leaders Network! Become a member and share with others who you have graduated with from:
- Partners in Policymaking©
- Advancing Strong Leadership
- Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Related Disabilities
- NC GRIP - Advocates for People with Disabilities
- Steps Toward Independence and Responsibility
- Ability Leadership Project of NC
- NC IDD Peer Mentor Training
- NC Stakeholder Engagement Group
Other non-disability specific innovative leadership training programs (e.g., The Council on Quality and Leadership professional leadership) will be considered, too.
Initiative Goals
Leadership Network Development: Cultivate a strong support network for graduates from diverse leadership programs. Ensure they receive ongoing resources and assistance.
Training and Education: Utilize advanced models for virtual mentorship and education.
Policy and Community Engagement: Foster meaningful change by engaging policymakers and the community.
Advocacy and Empowerment: Equip people with the tools and chances to advocate for more of us to live longer, healthier lives where we thrive.
Interested in Joining?
Coming soon! Complete our online NC Advocacy Leaders Network Interest Form.