The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) offers this webinar series as a monthly gathering designed to provide valuable information, resources, and discussions on intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Sessions are held on the fourth Thursday of each month from 1:00PM to 2:00PM, with sessions lasting anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. Each session will feature expert insights, community updates, and opportunities for engagement with community stakeholders, professionals, and individuals with I/DD. Whether you are a self-advocate, family member, service provider, or policymaker, these sessions are designed to keep you informed and connected.

Please contact us at NCCDDAccessibilityTeam@dhhs.nc.gov or 984.920.8201 at least four weeks prior to an event to request accessibility supports (e.g., Spanish interpretation) or disability accommodations.

June 26, 2025: Employment Toolkit

The NCCDD is excited to announce a collaboration with Work Together NC on their new Employment Toolkit for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This free toolkit helps people with I/DD explore job options, get ready for work, and find inclusive employment opportunities in North Carolina. It's easy to incorporate into lessons and services! Whether you're an educator, an adult service provider, an individual with I/DD, or a loved one to someone with I/DD, this toolkit will help individuals to achieve their employment goals! REGISTER HERE

July 24. 2025: North Carolina DB101 (Disability Benefits 101)

Having the right information helps people with disabilities make informed choices about earning income from work. North Carolina's new DB101 is a user-friendly, online resource that helps people with disabilities and service providers better understand how work and benefits can go together. Join us to learn more about DB101 from the NC Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD). REGISTER HERE

August 28, 2025: Emergency Preparedness

June through November is hurricane season, and September is National Preparedness Month. In this session, we will learn tips and strategies for people with I/DD or any type of access or functional needs to be prepared for any emergency that could happen, including tropical storms and hurricanes. Learn how to include everyone in the planning so that nobody is left behind or is unprepared for the next severe weather event or other emergency.

Presenters are Sheri Badger, Senior Communications Specialist-Public Information Officer, King County (Washington State) Office of Emergency Management; former Disability Integration Specialist, North Carolina Emergency Management; and Lauren Howard, Director, North Carolina Office on Disability and Health in the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS). REGISTER HERE

September 25, 2025: Topic TBD

Details coming soon.

October 23, 2025: Topic TBD

Details coming soon.