The Council Presents
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 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., 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.
The webinars are held on the fourth Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm (ET).
2025 Schedule
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!
July 24, 2025: NC Assistive Technology Program
Assistive Technology (AT) is present in many aspects of our daily lives, enabling access to process and procedures that might otherwise be unavailable to us. The NCCDD welcomes the opportunity to highlight the North Carolina Assistive Technology Program (NCATP). NCATP is a state and federally funded program that opens opportunities for people of all ages and abilities statewide through advancements and applications of assistive technology services to engage more fully in their activities daily living, to include work, school, and recreational activities. Join us as the ATP Assistive Technologist Practitioner guides us on an exploration of who they are, where to find them, and why you might need their services.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).
September 25, 2025: Presentación de la serie de videos de la ADA para comunidades de habla hispana (Introducing the ADA Video Series for Spanish-Speaking Communities)
Note: This presentation is in Spanish. English interpretation is offered upon request. Submit accommodation and language services requests toÚnase al Consejo de Discapacidades de Desarrollo de Carolina del Norte (NCCDD) durante su próximo seminario web "The Council Presents" el 25 de septiembre de 2025 a la 1 p.m. para una introducción a la nueva serie de videos de la Red Nacional de la ADA, "Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades y Serie de Videos de Comunidades de Habla Hispana".
Durante el seminario web, el personal de la Red Nacional de la ADA brindará una descripción general de cómo se hizo la serie de videos, los objetivos de la serie y el tema de cada video. También hablarán sobre las barreras para comprender sus derechos bajo la ADA y cómo hacer cumplir esos derechos. La serie de videos cuenta con el apoyo financiero del Instituto Nacional de Investigación sobre la Discapacidad, la Vida Independiente y la Rehabilitación (NIDILRR, por sus siglas en inglés).
Los facilitadores invitados son:
- Angela Deaton, M.Ed., Centro ADA del Sureste-Instituto Burton Blatt de la Universidad de Syracuse
- Oscar Gonzalaz, Coordinador del Programa de Divulgación del Idioma Español, Centro de Traducción del Conocimiento de la Red Nacional de la ADA
- Pamela Williamson, Subdirectora, Centro ADA del Sureste, Instituto Burton Blatt de la Universidad de Syracuse
¡Las personas de habla hispana y aquellos que brindan servicios, recursos y apoyo a las comunidades latinas están invitados a asistir!
Para más información:
- Conoce el proyecto: https://adata.org/slo
- Accede a los videos: https://adata.org/slo-stage2 (español e inglés)
- Obtenga más información sobre la Red Nacional de la ADA: https://adata.org/national-network
Announcment in English:
Join the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) during its next “The Council Presents” webinar on September 25, 2025 at 1 p.m. for an introduction to the ADA National Network’s new video series, “Americans with Disabilities Act and Spanish Speaking Communities Video Series.” This presentation is in Spanish. English interpretation is offered upon request. Submit accommodation and language services requests to
During the webinar, the ADA National Network staff will give an overview on how the video series was made, the goals of the series, and the topic for each video. They will also talk about barriers to understanding your rights under the ADA and how to enforce those rights. The video series is supported by funding from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
Guest facilitators are:
- Angela Deaton, M.Ed., Southeast ADA Center-Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University
- Oscar Gonzalaz, Program Coordinator of Spanish Language Outreach, ADA National Network Knowledge Translation Center
- Pamela Williamson, Assistant Director, Southeast ADA Center, Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University
Spanish-speaking individuals and those who provide services, resources, and support for the Latino communities are invited to attend!
For more information:
- Learn about the project: https://adata.org/slo
- Access the Videos: https://adata.org/slo-stage2 (Spanish and English)
- Learn more about the National ADA Network: https://adata.org/national-network
October 23, 2025: Topic TBD
Details coming soon.