There are many resources available for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. Special Olympics NC has selected a small sample of the variety of resources for you to explore. Special Olympics North Carolina is not responsible for any of the resources listed here; we are simply sharing them due to their similar content and mission.
State Resources
- NC DMV Free ID Card Application
- The Arc of North Carolina
- Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC)
- Carolina Center for ABA and Autism Treatment
- Burch, Joneth & Rodgers – The attorneys of Burch, Joneth & Rodgers advocate for adults, children and their families in the process of winning Social Security Disability benefits.
- The NC Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Emergency Household Plan endorsed by NC Council on Developmental Disabilities @ ReadyNC.org
- The NC office on Disability and Health
- The Autism Society of NC
- The Brain Injury Association of North Carolina
- The National Alliance on Mental Illness: North Carolina
- The Easter Seals UCP North Carolina
- The Family Support Network of NC
- First In Families of North Carolina
- The North Carolina Assistive Technology Program
- The NC Guardianship Association
- The Dept. of Health and Human Services
- The NC General Assembly
- NC Early Intervention
- North Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council
- Partners in Policy-making
- North Carolina Drug Card – assists with affordable prescription drugs via a free, printable drug card.
- NC ABLE Savings Account
National Resources
- The Arc of the United States
- The National Organization on DisABILITY
- The National Organization for Rare Disorders
- The Americans with Disability Act
- The Autism Society of America
- The National Down Syndrome Society
- Cerebral Palsy Guide
- Social Security Online
- Academy of Special Needs Planners
- Center for Parent Information and Resources
- Special Needs Alliance
- Supporting Financial Independence for Individuals With IDD
