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There are a multitude of ways! Visit our Donate page to find out how.
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We receive most of our funding from state and federal grants. There are nominal fees associated with some trainings we provide to professionals. And of course, donations, from people like you, are a vital part of ECAC’s funding! It takes a community! You can make a secure online donation to ECAC by donating now.
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No. ECAC serves families living in the State of North Carolina. We may be able to provide support to military families transitioning in or out of North Carolina; or to families traveling outside the state for reasons related to their child’s care. If you do not live in North Carolina and you have a child with special needs you can go to www.parentcenterhub.org to find the parent center in your state.
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ECAC’s mission is to improve the education outcomes for ALL children. We do have a special emphasis on children with disabilities or special health care needs. A diagnosis is not necessary to receive services.
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Our address is 907 Barra Row, Davidson North Carolina 28036. We can be reached at (800) 962-6817.
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Monday–Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ECAC is closed on major holidays.
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No. If you need legal advice pertaining to a person with special needs contact Disability Rights North Carolina. Learn more at https://disabilityrightsnc.org/
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While we do welcome walk-ins at our Davidson office, there is a possibility that a Parent Educator will not be available at that time. It is usually best to call (800) 962-6817 and ask to speak with Parent Educator before making the trip to our office.
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Yes. ECAC can help you prepare and support your advocacy efforts during an IEP Meeting. However, with limited staff and 100 counties to cover, we can’t attend every IEP meeting requested of us. Talk to a Parent Educator to see if we might able to join you.
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Yes! ECAC takes confidentiality very seriously. Unless required by law, we will not share any of your information with anyone else at any time without your written consent.
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ECAC is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the educational outcomes of all children with a special focus on families raising children with disabilities and special health care needs. Check our programs and services page for a full list of our services.
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide childcare at this time.
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Ummmm….Yes! Stay connected and up to date with happenings in our state!
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You will receive the quarterly newsletter full of news and information on workshops that are helpful to parents, educators, and the professionals who care for children with special needs.
