The Arc of North Carolina The Arc of North Carolina is committed to securing for all people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work, and play. The Arc of North Carolina provides innovative services, advocacy on a State Level, and to assist people in achieving a quality lifestyle. (800) 662-8706 www.arcnc.org The Autism Society of North Carolina The Autism Society of North Carolina is a source in North Carolina for connecting people who live with autism (and those who care about them) with resources, support, advocacy and information tailored to their unique needs. (800) 442-2762 www.autismsociety-nc.org Autism Speaks An organization that is focused on increasing awareness about the growing autism epidemic and on raising money to fund scientists who are searching for a cure. www.autismspeaks.org Brain Injury Association of North Carolina Mission is to create a better future for children, adolescents and adults who survive brain injury by providing…prevention, education, research & advocacy. (800) 697-3114 www.bianc.net Children’s Home Society of North Carolina Committed to helping North Carolina’s “waiting children” find permanent, safe and loving homes. These children have been in foster care for abuse and neglect situations and represent all ages and races. (800) 632-1400 www.chsnc.org Disability Rights of North Carolina The mission of Disability Rights of North Carolina is to protect the legal rights of people with disabilities through individual and systems advocacy. (877) 235-4210 www.disabilityrightsnc.org Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center ECAC is North Carolina’s Parent Center and is committed to improving the lives and education of ALL children. (800) 962-6817 www.ecac-parentcenter.org Exceptional Children Division The mission of the Exceptional Children Division is to assure that students with disabilities and those who are academically or intellectually gifted develop mentally, physically, emotionally, and vocationally through the provision of an appropriate individualized education in the least restrictive environment (919) 807-3200 www.ncpublicschools.org/ec Family Support Network of North Carolina The mission of Family Support Network of North Carolina is to promote and provide support for families with children who have special needs. (800) 852-0042 www.fsnnc.org First In Families of North Carolina The goal of First In Families of North Carolina is to support people with developmental disabilities and their families to create the lives they want now and in the future. (866) 740-4135 www.fifnc.org Generations-Tadpole Generations-Tadpole lends and delivers low-tech assistive technology devices and toys FREE to families and professionals all across North Carolina. Anyone working with an individual with a disability is eligible to borrow items and receive free shipping. (888) 288-7948 www.tadpole.org/about-us Martin Pitt Partnership for Children Local Smart Start Agency (252) 756-1567 www.mppfc.org North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities The mission of the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities is to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to culturally competent services and supports. (800) 357-6916 www.nc-ddc.org North Carolina Disability Action Network The NC Disability Action Network is a statewide, cross-disability project working to involve people with disabilities in civic life. (800) 357-6916 www.ncdan.com Partnerships for Inclusion A statewide technical assistance project with offices in the western, central, and eastern regions of North Carolina. Partnerships for Inclusion provides training and consultation to support the inclusion of young children with disabilities, ages birth through five, in all aspects of community life. (252) 328-2940 www.fpg.unc.edu/~pfi
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