Unmet: The Current Crisis in North Carolina for People with Disabilities
This film highlights a double crisis facing North Carolina currently: (1) too many eligible individuals on a 15+ year waiting list for services and (2) not enough of a workforce to support them once they do receive services. The film will be followed by a panel discussion.
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities works collaboratively, across the State, to assure that people with intellectual and 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. The Council identifies problems facing its community through its five-year planning process 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.
The Arc of North Carolina has provided advocacy and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1953. This organization was established almost 70 years ago from a grassroots movement of families working vigilantly to create services for children and adults who were being denied day care, educational opportunities and work programs. The Arc of North Carolina is committed to securing for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work and play.
In the 2000s, the Arc of North Carolina organization provides support services to more than 2,600 people with disabilities in NC. The Arc of North Carolina manages more than 400 properties statewide, providing stable and affordable housing to more than 2,300 people. The Arc of North Carolina provides services to people in nearly every county statewide.
This event is co-organized by The Arc of North Carolina & Wingate's Social Work Program. Sponsored by the Lyceum Program.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this presentation and in the following presentation is solely those of the presenter and not necessarily those of the Lyceum Program or Institution. The Lyceum Program or Institution does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the information provided herein.
This film highlights a double crisis facing North Carolina currently: (1) too many eligible individuals on a 15+ year waiting list for services and (2) not enough of a workforce to support them once they do receive services. The film will be followed by a panel discussion.
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities works collaboratively, across the State, to assure that people with intellectual and 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. The Council identifies problems facing its community through its five-year planning process 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.
The Arc of North Carolina has provided advocacy and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1953. This organization was established almost 70 years ago from a grassroots movement of families working vigilantly to create services for children and adults who were being denied day care, educational opportunities and work programs. The Arc of North Carolina is committed to securing for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work and play.
In the 2000s, the Arc of North Carolina organization provides support services to more than 2,600 people with disabilities in NC. The Arc of North Carolina manages more than 400 properties statewide, providing stable and affordable housing to more than 2,300 people. The Arc of North Carolina provides services to people in nearly every county statewide.
This event is co-organized by The Arc of North Carolina & Wingate's Social Work Program. Sponsored by the Lyceum Program.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this presentation and in the following presentation is solely those of the presenter and not necessarily those of the Lyceum Program or Institution. The Lyceum Program or Institution does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the information provided herein.