Raleigh, NC (July 3, 2025) – Community members, organizations, and advocates across the state are invited to host watch parties for Unmet: North Carolina’s Disability Crisis, a powerful 25-minute documentary that shares the real-life stories of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (I/DD) whose needs continue to go unmet.
Commissioned by the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD), Unmet highlights the urgent challenges facing North Carolina’s disability services system. The film is designed to spark conversations, build understanding, and inspire action toward a more inclusive and equitable future.
“Unmet gives a voice to the individuals and families navigating barriers in our state’s support systems,” said Talley Wells, Executive Director of NCCDD. “We hope these watch parties lead to thoughtful conversations and renewed commitment to building a more inclusive North Carolina.”
To host a screening, interested individuals or organizations can complete the request form at https://nccdd.org/get-involved/unmet-film
Once approved, hosts will receive a private streaming link. After the screening, viewers are encouraged to complete a brief survey to share thoughts and reflections.
Hosting a watch party is a simple but powerful way to raise awareness and start important conversations about the realities and unmet needs of people with I/DD in North Carolina.
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About the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities: The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) works 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. Through its Five-Year Plan, the Council identifies 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. www.nccdd.org