NC Advocacy Leaders Network Collaborative
The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) is making an important investment in establishing and maintaining the NC Advocacy Leaders Network. Members of the Network are graduates from state and nationally recognized advocacy and leadership development programs in North Carolina. They are well-trained, informed, and savvy advocates dedicated to advocating for and with individuals living with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Initiative Goals
The NC Advocacy Leaders Network aims to become an organized community of diverse I/DD advocacy leaders who educate others about I/DD issues important to them and/or all North Carolinians. The goals of the initiative are:
- Leadership Network Development: Cultivate a strong support network for graduates from diverse leadership programs. Ensure they receive ongoing resources and assistance.
- Training and Education: Utilize advanced models for virtual mentorship and education.
- Policy and Community Engagement: Foster meaningful change by engaging policymakers and the community.
- Advocacy and Empowerment: Equip people with the tools and chances to advocate for more of us to live longer, healthier lives where we thrive.
Become a Member!
As a member of the NC Advocacy Leaders Network, you can expect to regularly interact with others to keep informed of disability-related news, receive further training, and guide the direction of the Network. Participants of the following groups are welcome to be a part of the NC Advocacy Leaders Network:
- Partners in Policymaking©
- Advancing Strong Leadership
- Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Related Disabilities
- NC GRIP - Advocates for People with Disabilities
- Steps Toward Independence and Responsibility
- Ability Leadership Project of NC
- NC IDD Peer Mentor Training
- NC Stakeholder Engagement Group
Other non-disability specific innovative leadership training programs (e.g., The Council on Quality and Leadership professional leadership) will be considered, too.
Want to apply? Complete our online NC Advocacy Leaders Network Interest Form.