North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities - NCCDD

NCCDD believes that people with I/DD have the right to pursue opportunities for education, training, employment, meaningful relationships, and full participation in the community. To achieve these outcomes, people must receive individually tailored support that prepares them to navigate life. “Transition” often ...

“Asset Development” is the process of having financial resources to do things like buy a home; invest in a business; learn a new skill or education; or put aside money in a savings account for emergencies. Having “assets” increases your chances to stay where you live; enables you to stick to a career choice;...

NCCDD recognizes the positive potential and risk of a managed approach in our State. This approach can not only control costs, but increase access to services; allow for more flexibility in the services offered; and help "rebalance" the service system away from an institutional bias towards a greater use of home and...

NCCDD believes that individuals with I/DD their family members should receive the services and supports necessary to achieve fulfilling and productive lives. Evidence-based, person-centered outcomes that are meaningful to people with I/DD and their families must be adequately measured and regularly evaluated by poli...