Resources For The I/DD Community
We all have something to learn and something to teach.
The following resources were compiled by leveraging an abundant network of partners, professionals, and practitioners. We value the role risk plays in personal and organizational growth, and, through failures and successes, we hope to help more people have fulfilling, dignified lives. Through a lens of a “pro-participation and anti-perfection” we are happy to present this robust, ever-growing list of resources:
Family Support Network of Central NC
FSN provides support, education, and caring connections to those who have a child with a disability, special healthcare needs or who have experienced a NICU stay.
North Carolina Family Navigation Guide
Parenting a child can be one of life’s greatest joys and biggest responsibilities. There are many resources in your community that can help your family and children to be their best- whether through healthcare, childcare, or simply connecting with other families.
NC Waiver Action Team
The Triad I/DD Advisory has taken on the Registry of Unmet Needs for the Innovation Waiver as their singular project.
Parent Advocates for Adult Children with Intellectual Disabilities
PACID is a grassroots organization of over 200 families with adult children who seek to move their adult child with an I/DD into a space of their own in the coming months and years.
Local Management Entity / Managed Care Organization
These LME / MCOs help facilitate Medicaid services (Innovations Waiver, 1915i Waiver) in North Carolina – working with both providers and consumers. This is a common way for how families get services and access to state funding and resources.
Adult Basic Literacy Education Program at Alamance Community College
ABLE offers free courses to adults with I/DD who are interested in being in a college classroom setting.
Beyond Academics
A program for students with intellectual disabilities who are interested in furthering their education.
Guilford Technical Community College’s POWER Pathways
The Providing Opportunities for Workforce and Education Review program serves students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. POWER classes are focused on improving basic reading, math, computer and writing skills, as well as employability skills and career preparation.
NC DHHS Vocational Rehabilitation
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for employment and independence.
Compass Greensboro
Compass Greensboro is part of the Chez Genèse family and includes two arms: Vocational Programming & Business Classes.
Chez Genese
It is Chez Genese’s goal to change the way our world both views and hires adults with disabilities.
A Special Blend
A Special Blend’s mission is to enhance and improve the quality of life for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities by providing meaningful employment and skills training within an interactive community.
Moji Coffee
A job training and employment advocacy program for people with diverse abilities.
B3 Coffee
B3 is a nonprofit that provides social and vocational opportunities for people of all abilities.
Extraordinary Ventures
Extraordinary Ventures runs successful businesses with a neurodiverse workforce. We have provided over 200,000 hours of meaningful employment for individuals with I/DD and Autism
Together for Choice
Their Mission is to unite to protect and advance the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to live, work, and thrive in a community or setting of their choice. Their housing directory is nation-wide in scope, and has communities like Peacehaven listed.
TEACCH®
The University of North Carolina TEACCH® Autism Program creates and disseminates community-based services, training programs, and research to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families across the lifespan.
Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development
The Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development is dedicated to ensuring that autistic individuals reach their fullest potential, allowing society to benefit from the talents and perspectives that neurodiverse individuals offer.
Autism Society of NC
A trusted partner for all people with autism as they lead fulfilling lives.
NC Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Informed
Assist caregivers, educators, and professionals from all disciplines understand the impact of exposure to alcohol in utero.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
They provide 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
Crisis Solutions North Carolina
An initiative of the NC Department of Health & Human Services – Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services.
Trillium Health
Trillium Health Resources is a Managed Care Organization (MCO) that manages serious mental health, substance use, traumatic brain injury, and intellectual/developmental disability services in North Carolina.
Abundant Life Ministry
A small group, family-like organization with daily bible studies, exercise, and fellowship.
Disability Rights, North Carolina
A legal advocacy agency that fights for the rights of people with disabilities in North Carolina.
The Arc
Provides advocacy and programs for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families.
LifeSpan
Provides education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play for children and adults with disabilities.
The Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities
a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit coalition of businesses, human service agencies, and individuals of all levels of abilities with the mission to create a barrier-free community.
Monarch
Provides high-quality and trauma-informed care in a nurturing environment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders across North Carolina.
Community Based Care
Delivers exceptional caregiving support to families, seniors, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) that have a variety of healthcare and supportive life needs.
Corporation of Guardianship
A private, non-profit organization which provides fiduciary services coupled with care management to vulnerable persons.
Special Olympics of North Carolina
Special Olympics North Carolina is one of the largest Special Olympics programs in the world with nearly 40,000 registered athletes who train and compete in year-round programs in 20 different sports.
Achieving a Better Life Experience
ABLE accounts can help designated beneficiaries pay for qualified disability expenses. Distributions are tax-free if used for qualified disability expenses.
Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation
The mission of the Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (AIR) Section of the Parks and Recreation Departments is to provide recreation services for individuals of all abilities.
Special Needs Community Initiative
Special Needs Community Initiative was created by parents and community members who realized the need to make the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities more productive and fulfilling while attaining some independence.
Julia’s Community
Julia’s Community is an inclusive community on a college campus with educational, employment, and daily living opportunities.
If you know of other regional resources that should be included in this list, email us at info@peacehavenfarm.org.