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: 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. 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.