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X-WR-CALNAME:Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC)
X-WR-CALDESC:Empowering families. Improving lives.  We help parents navigate the special education system, know their rights, and use their voice. We provide information, support, training and resources to assist families caring for children with special needs from birth to age 26. We also support young adults with disabilities in becoming self-advocates and leaders and the educators and professionals who serve them.
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SUMMARY:Navigating Your Pathway: Unlocking Support Systems for Individuals with I/DD and their Families
DESCRIPTION:\nThursday, December 12th from 12:00 – 1:30 pm\nThis presentation provides an overview of the Meet the Need NC movement aimed at supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. Attendees will learn about the Innovations Waiver, its significance, and the services it offers. Other topics include the Innovations Waiver Waiting List, Medicaid, Tailored Care Management, and 1915(i). Key tools, including the Innovations Waiver Pathway and Tip Sheet, will be introduced to help navigate support systems for families.\nThe session will also address common myths, highlight ongoing community engagement, and outline future initiatives. Join us to empower individuals, families, and advocates with essential knowledge and resources for supporting individuals with I/DD throughout their lifespans.\nPresented by:\nBeth Field, M.S. Founder Leadership Alliance for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LAND), a program of Mental Health Transformation Alliance (MHTA)\nStacy Morgan, Executive Director, Mental Health Transformation Alliance (MHTA)\nCheryl Powell, Self Advocate Co-Chair Lived Experience Network Speaks (LENS), Meet The Need NC\nLisa Sullivan, Family Advocate\nHosted by:\nChristy Moore, Family to Family Health Information Center Program Lead, Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center\nRegister here for December :\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1217301421762/WN_o4MjjTHgS7S17_7AHtbSxA\n
URL:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1217301421762/WN_o4MjjTHgS7S17_7AHtbSxA
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