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Alerts & Announcements

Webinar Series: Introduction to Autism Diagnosis, Interventions and Supports in North Carolina

August 31, 2026
For Families, Health Professionals, Advocates and State Leaders  The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities is hosting a series of webinars on autism in September and October on Zoom on Thursday evenings.  Presenters will include professionals, clinicians, researchers, self…

The Ability Leadership Program of North Carolina (ALP-NC) is Accepting Applications for its Next Cohort

July 28, 2026
This is an innovative peer-led program designed to empower advocates and allies within the disability rights community. The cohort is an online educational and professional development program to prepare leaders to engage in collective advocacy. The application deadline is Monday, August 10, 2026…

Register for StoryShare! ALP-NC's Online Educational and Professional Development Program

May 27, 2026
Ability Leadership Program (ALP) StoryShare is a peer-led program that empowers people with IDD and their families to share lived experiences through meaningful advocacy storytelling. ALP StoryShare is an online educational and professional development program. It helps participants build conf…

Register for the 2026 I/DD Legislative Caucus

March 23, 2026
Join lawmakers for a legislative session focused on the needs of individuals and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The I/DD Caucus will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 11 to 1 pm at the Legislative Building. You are also invited to a Welcome Event with L'A…

New Paid Fellowship Opportunity for Community Reporters with I/DD

December 16, 2025
23 East Group, the marketing and communications agency for the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD), is launching a Community Reporter Program to amplify the voices and stories of people with intellectual or other developmental disabilities (I/DD) across North Carolina. This…