COMMUNITY GROUPS/WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS
Every Tuesday—Full Circle Recovery Center Learn to Cope. Learn to Cope
(LTC) is a support
group for parents,
family members, spouses,
and caregivers with a loved
one who is struggling with addiction to opiates,
alcohol, or other drugs. Meetings
are held Tuesdays
from 7 PM to 8:30 PM at Full Circle Recovery Center located at 3261 Georgia
Road, Franklin, NC. LTC offers compassionate, experienced facilitators who have been there, support,
resources, educational material, and guest speakers who are in long term recovery or professionals in the field. For more information, please contact Stephanie Almeida at 828-475-1920.
Every Tuesday—Sober Mommies—Motherhood group meeting every Tuesday
(except holidays) at 10 am at First United Methodist Church located at 566 S Haywood
St, Waynesville. For more information please contact Nicole Ross at 828-209-88220 or Nicole.ross@sobermommies.com.
Every Wednesday—Moms to Moms—meets at Methodist
Church in Andrews from 12 pm to 2 pm. For more information please contact Barbara
Matteson at 828-837-3460.
Every
Thursday—Moms in the Mountains—meets
at 3765 E Alt Hwy 64, Murphy from 10 am – 11:30 am. For more information please contact Barbara Matteson at 828-837-3460.
Every Thursday—NAMI Connections. Starting at 7 PM
combination support
group. Held at First Methodist
Church Outreach Center located
at the intersection of Harrison and W Main Sts, Franklin.
This meeting is hosted by NAMI Appalachian South and a mixed group
of family members and
individuals with mental illness. The group focuses
on support, education, resources, and advocacy.
For more information contact Donita at or 828-526-9510 or Ann at 828-369-7385.
Every Sunday—Addiction Recovery Program Group Meeting—starting
at 6:30 to 8 PM at the Waynesville Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located 68
Foxwood Dr, corner of Foxwood
and 209 (entrance to Foxfire
Estates off of 209). For more information contact Mary Ann Widenhouse at 828-779-1923.
Last Monday of each month—Rutherford County Chapter of the Autism Society of NC meeting. Group meets last Monday of the month
except July and August from 6 pm – 7:30 pm. Provides a place for families of children and
adults with autism to meet, share, and learn
about autism. Please check the Facebook page or send an email for location
information. For planning
purposes, an RSVP is requested
however not required to rutherford@autismsociety-nc.org or https://www.facebook.com/groups/asnc.rutherford/.
First and Third Mondays
of each month—DIOM (Drugs in our Midst) Family Support Group—Starting
at 6:30pm at the conference
room at Haywood
County Sheriff’s
Office. Our purpose
is to bring persons who have loved ones experiencing Substance Use Issues together. We support
them, provide resources
information, and share experiences and ways to make it work for you and your loved one. We pray together, cry together,
and love each other. This is a faith-based program
provided free
for those who need our support. For more information contact Jean Parris at jeankparris@gmail.com.
First Tuesday
of each month—Madison County Chapter of the Autism Society
of NC meeting. Group meets first Tuesday of
each month from 4 – 5:30 pm at Madison Middle
School located at 95 Upper Brush Creek Rd, Marshall. Provides
a place for families of children and adults with
autism to meet, share,
and learn about autism. For planning purposes,
an RSVP is requested
however not
required to madisonchapter@autismsociety-nc.org or https://www.facebook.com/groups/asnc.madison/.
First
Tuesday of each month—Jackson/Swain/Qualla Chapter
of the Autism Society of NC—Family Support Network of Region A
Caregiver Group Meeting. November’s meeting will be starting at 6:00 PM at Swain County Administration Building, 50 Main
St, Bryson City in conference rooms A/B. This group focuses
on families raising
a child with a special need. Caregivers share their experiences to help strengthen other caregivers. September through May. RSVP encouraged. For more information contact Jody at jmiller@regionakids.org or 828-506-6111 or http://www.facebook.com/groups/asnc.jackson.swain.qb
First Wednesday
of each month—Cherokee County Caregiver Group Meeting. Starting
at 9 AM at Region A Partnership for Children’s Murphy office located at 141 Peachtree St, Suite 5, Professional Building, Murphy. This group focuses on families
raising a child with a special
need. Caregivers share their experiences to help strengthen other caregivers. September through May. RSVP required. For more information contact Jody at jmiller@regionakids.org or 828-506-6111.
First Friday
of each month—Jackson County Caregiver Group Meeting. Starting
at 10 AM at the Children’s Developmental Services Agency
located at 87 Bonnie Lane Sylva. This group focuses
on families raising a child with a special need. Caregivers share their experiences to help strengthen other caregivers. September through May. RSVP required. For more information contact Jody at jmiller@regionakids.org or 828-506-6111.
First Saturday
of each month—Macon County Chapter of the Autism Society of NC meeting. Group meets the first
Saturday of each
month from 4 pm – 5:30 pm. Provides a place for families
of children and adults with autism
to meet, share,
and learn about autism. Held at Bethel United Methodist Church
located at 81 Bethel
Church Rd, Franklin.
For planning purposes, an
RSVP is requested
but not required to maconchapter@autismsociety-nc.org or https://www.facebook.com/groups/asnc.macon/
Second Tuesday of each month—Cherokee County Chapter of the Autism Society of NC meeting.
Group meets the second Tuesday of each
month from 6 – 7:30 pm at Kids in Stride located at 2810 Us64, Suite 2, Murphy. Provides a place for families of children and adults
with autism to
meet, share, and learn about autism.
For planning purposes, an RSVP is required but not required to hbridges@autismsociety-nc.org or https://www.facebook.com/groups/asnc.cherokee/
Third Tuesday of each month—Haywood County Chapter of the Autism Society
of NC meeting. Group meets third Tuesday of each month from 6 pm – 7:30 pm.
Provides a place for families
of children and adults with autism to meet, share,
and learn about autism. Held
at Three Oaks Studio located at 59 Pigeon
St,
Waynesville. For planning purposes, an
RSVP is requested
but not required to haywoodchapter@autismsociety-nc.org or http://www.facebook.com/groups/asnc.haywood
Third Thursday of each month—Grandparent/Caregiver Info/Support Group—Are you a grandparent or family caregiver of a
child? Or children?? Do you sometimes
wonder how many people are in the same boat? Do you ever think “Things have changed
since I grew up” and feel
you
could use information and support?
Clay County Schools is offering an opportunity for caregivers to
connect, identify
helpful information/resources needed for grandparents/caregivers and for them to support
each other. If interested in attending
the Grandparent/Caregiver Info-Support Group please RSVP to Terri Hager, Outreach Worker for Clay County Schools
at 828-389-8586 ext. 4225 or cell: 828-361-2776. Please leave a message.
Childcare/snacks provided. Location is Hayesville Elementary School/Media Center from 3:30 – 4:45 pm. Park AFTER 3:20 at HES Parking Circle.
Third Thursday of each month—Buncombe
County Chapter of the Autism Society
of NC meeting. Group meets third Thursday
of the month from 6:30 pm – 8 pm. Provides a place for families of children and adults with
autism to meet, share,
and learn about autism. Held at First Baptist Church located
at
5 Oak St, Asheville.
For planning purposes, an RSVP is requested but not required to buncombechapter@autismsociety-nc.org or http://www.facebook.com/groups/asnc.buncombe
Third Friday of each month—Moms’ Connection—Meets at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church located at 495 Herbert Hills Dr, Hayesville from 10 am to 12 pm. Offers
support, fun activities, parenting tips, friendship, encouragement and good adult conversation
for all moms—moms, expectant
moms, grandmothers, and caregivers. Children from 0-5 will join other children
in the nursery with trained volunteers. Free childcare.
For more information contact Susan Gray at 828-361-7175. Visit the Facebook
page at momsconnectionhayesville.
Fourth Monday of each month—Adolescent Support Group for Chronic Medical Conditions 4 PM – 5 PM. Are you a teenager with a medical condition? Do you
wish that you could talk to others
in similar conditions? This group will be a welcoming, non-judgmental, safe place for you to share your experiences and struggles, laugh
with each other, and
build a sense of community. Group will meet in the Reuter’s
Outpatient Building of Mission
Children’s Hospital, in the Chapel. Participants
must have a current Mission Outpatient provider. For more information contact Sarah Kirkpatrick at 828-213-1869 or Sarah.kirkpatrick@msj.org.
Smart Start (SS) / Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) Team Meetings—Cherokee County meets the 1st Wednesday of
each month starting
@ 1:00 PM; Clay County meets the 1st Thursday
of each month starting @ 1:30 PM; Graham County meets the 2nd
Thursday of each month starting @ 9:30 AM; Haywood County meets the 3rd
Wednesday of each month starting
@ 10:30 AM; Jackson
County meets the 2nd Wednesday
of each month starting @ 12 noon; Macon County meets the 4th Thursday
of the month starting
@
12 noon; and, Swain County meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month starting
@ 10:00 AM. Holidays
and weather may cancel the meeting. For more details contact Jody Miller at jmiller@rapc.org.
Monday through Friday—Car Seat Clinic—8 am – 4
pm (closed for lunch 12 pm – 12:45 pm). Held in the Beloved
Women and Children’s Building (73 Kaiser Wilnoty
Rd, Cherokee). Must have correct amount.
Child must be present.
EBCI enrollment card (parent or child). Car seats cost $20 for infant, convertible, combination or high back booster.
Questions about clinic or car seats please contact
Savannah Farmer at 828- 359-6216.
A Monday
of the Month—Macon County Support Group for Foster/Adoptive Caregivers—Meets from 6 pm
– 8 pm at the Watauga Baptist Church located at 658 Watauga Church Rd, Franklin.
Open to all foster/adoptive caregivers. Entrée is provided
and attendees bring a covered
dish to share. For more information and to find out what Monday the meeting for this month is going to be contact Stacey Messer
at Macon DSS at 828-349-2124.
March 2-6, 2020—40-hour NC Peer Support
Specialist Training– Peer Support
Specialists are messengers of hope who are essential in increasing positive outcomes for individuals on their recovery
paths. Specialists share their
own experiences to help others, and the training offered by Vaya Health meets the guidelines of North Carolina’s
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Program. Vaya Health’s
trainers have firsthand experience working as Peer Support
Specialists, giving them the unique
perspective to guide individuals through the course.
Activities and discussions provide insight into what it is like to work with peers in recovery.
Participants will also learn ways to monitor
their own wellness
to sustain their recovery and support others on their recovery
journeys. The class is interactive, and participants are encouraged to share their perspective throughout the training. PLEASE NOTE: There is a high demand
for our PSS training, and
class size is limited
by state guidelines.
Submitting your application
does not guarantee a seat
in the next class. If a class is full upon application approval, you
will be added to the waiting
list and contacted when there
is an available seat in an upcoming session. Our training dates and locations are updated
quarterly. Ready to get started?
Please
submit a complete
application packet,
which includes the training application
and two written references. Instructions for each are printed
on the forms linked below. Location details will be shared
with individuals who are approved to attend and the $30 registration fee will be collected after acceptance to the course.
If you have additional questions, please send email to PSStraining@vayahealth.com.
Thank you! Follow this link for Peer Support Specialist Training Application and Peer Support Specialist Reference Form (Submit two):
https://www.vayahealth.com/event/40-hour-nc-peer-support-specialist-training-in-asheville-3/.
March 3, 2020—A Rainbow
of Mental Health: An Introduction—Free–An
introductory course designed to support
an understanding of the most
commonly diagnosed
mental health
related conditions in the aged population. This curriculum takes a person-centered approach to understanding classifications and care delivery. Being held at Harvest House Community Center located at 205 Kenilworth Rd, Asheville. For more information contact Lisa Maney
at 828-225-2785 or lisa.maney@vayahealth.com. To register RSVP to joanned.desarle@vayahealth.com.
March 3, 2020—Criminal Record
Expunction Clinic—Attend
the free criminal
record expunction clinic to learn if you can remove any
information from your criminal record. The clinic
will not provide specific individual legal advice.
The clinic is being held at the Jackson
County Public Library located
at 310 Keener St, Sylva from 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Use this link to register: http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/self-help-clinics/criminal- record-expunction. For more information
contact Legal Aid of NC at 1-866-219-5262.
March 5, 2020—Social Security
Disability Clinic—Attend
a free clinic
on social security disability. Learn about the types of adult social security disability benefits, how
to qualify, the application process, and what
you will need to show
to prove that you are entitled to benefits. You will watch an instructional video. A volunteer attorney
will be available to answer
general questions. The clinic will not provide
you with specific individual legal advice.
The clinic is being
held at the
Jackson County Public Library
located at 310
Keener St, Sylva from 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Use this link to register:
http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/self-help-clinics/social- security-disability. For more information contact Legal
Aid of NC at 1-866-219-5262.
March 5, 2020—Social Security
Disability Clinic—
Attend a free clinic on social security disability. Learn about the types of adult social security disability benefits, how
to qualify, the application process, and what you will need to show
to prove that you are entitled to benefits. You will watch an instructional video. A
volunteer attorney
will be available to answer
general questions. The clinic is being held at the Andrews
Public Library located at 871 Main St, Andrews
from 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Use this link to register: http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/self-help-clinics/social-security-disability. For more information contact Legal Aid of NC at 1-866-219-5262.
March 6, 2020—IEP Road Trip—10 am to 12 pm. Join the Jackson
County Caregiver Group for a workshop
at the Children’s
Hope Alliance located at 151
Desoto Trail, Sylva.
This workshop will explore different parts of the IEP and the
rules of the road. We’ll cover a lot of territory and how
to navigate road
blocks and detours that may occur along the way. Upon reaching our final
destination, passengers will have a better have a better understanding of special education terminology, the IEP process and will know how to prepare for and participate in IEP meetings. We will also discuss
Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior
Intervention Plans. For more information or to RSVP, contact
Jody Miller at 828-631-3900 ext 126, 828-506-6111 or jmiller@rapc.org.
March 7, 2020—Painting a Bright Future: Transition into Adulthood—7:30 am to 3 pm. A free conference focusing
on the transition
to adulthood for families of children, youth, or young adults
with special health care needs or disabilities, and providers who work with them. Childcare
will not be provided. A transition fair conducted in partnership with Cabarrus County Schools and
Kannapolis City Schools.
For more details
and to
register follow this link https://www.cabarrushealth.org/190/Resource-Cafe. For more information contact Debbie
Biggerstaff at 704-934-4399.
March 10, 202—I’m Covered
Up: What You Need to
Know About Hoarding—Free–“I’m covered up” is not just about
the physical retention of
things but more importantly,
the emotional components that won’t allow release.
This presentation examines
causes, symptoms, and adaptive treatment and care methods for those dealing with hoarding behavior. A focus is placed
on the aged population. Being held at Asheville Terrace Apartments—Community Room (Lower Level).
For more information contact Lisa Maney at 828-225-2785 or lisa.maney@vayahealth.com. RSVP to joanne.desarle@vayahealth.com.
March 10, 2020—After the Diagnosis: Get Answers, Get Help, Get Going!–
Please join ASNC Autism Resource Specialist Juliette Heim for this FREE informal workshop for parents and
grandparents of children 8 years or younger recently diagnosed
with Autism Spectrum Disorder. If your recently diagnosed child is older
than 8, please contact
Juliette to schedule
a free appointment. Workshop objectives: to learn how autism
may affect your child;
to learn options that may help your child;
and, to locate
resources to support your
family. Being held at the Autism Society of NC located at 306 Summit
St Asheville from 10 am – 11:30 am. No fee. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/after-the-diagnosis-get-answers-get-help-get-going-tickets-80925591623. For more information or to register,
contact Juliette Heim at 828-236-1547 or jheim@autismsociety-nc.org
March 10, 2020—Child Custody
and Visitation Clinic—Attend
the free child custody
and visitation clink to learn how
to
file a child custody action in court without an attorney.
You will also learn about visitation. You will be provided with a packet
of
legal forms and instructions, and you will watch an instructional video.
A volunteer
attorney will be available
to answer general
questions. The clinic will not provide
you with specific individual
legal advice. The clinic is being held at the Jackson County Public Library located at 310 Keener St, Sylva from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Use this link to register: http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/self-help- clinics/child-custody-and-visitation. For more information contact Legal Aid of NC at 1-866-219-5262.
March 10, 2020—Child Custody
and Visitation Clinic—Attend
the free child custody
and visitation clink to learn
how to file a child
custody action in court without
an attorney. You will
also learn about visitation. You will be provided with a packet
of
legal forms and instructions, and you will watch an instructional video.
A volunteer
attorney will be available to answer general questions. The clinic will not provide
you with specific individual legal advice. The
clinic is being held at the Andrews Public Library located
at 871 Main St, Andrews
from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Use this link to register:
http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/self-help-clinics/child- custody-and-visitation. For more information contact Legal Aid of NC at 1-866-219-5262.
March 11, 2020—Current Issues in Developmental Disability Advocacy: What’s happening and What
You can Do—6:30 pm – 8 pm—2020 CIDD Community
Talk Series. Presentation on the current policy issues
affecting people with developmental disabilities, including the budget,
Medicaid Transformation, changes to voting laws, and other topics. Being held at CIDD Castelloe Conference Room 101
located at 101 Renee Lynne Court, Carrboro, NC 27510.
Free workshops. For more information contact Debbie Reinhartsen at 919-966-4138 or debbie.reinhartsen@cidd.unc.edu or http://www.cidd.unc.edu/Education/CommunityTalk/2020CommunityTalkSeries.aspx.
March 12, 2020—Fetal Alcohol
Spectrum Disorders: Moving from Awareness to Action – $50–The Rooted in Advocacy
pre-conference
event will put a spotlight on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). FASD refers to a range of effects
that can occur when a developing fetus is prenatally exposed to alcohol. FASD can include physical, cognitive, behavioral, and/or
learning disabilities with possible
lifelong implications. They can affect each person in different ways and range from mild
to severe. FASD is the one developmental disability that is 100% preventable. State and national experts will
share the latest prevalence research, how to expand
diagnostic capacity
in North Carolina,
strategies for supporting individuals with an FASD, the
importance of preventing alcohol-exposed pregnancies, and removing the stigma
surrounding this diagnosis. Presenters sharing their expertise
include Dr. Dan Dubovsky,
Dr. Phillip A. May, Kathleen Tavenner Mitchell, and Dr.
Yasmin Senturias. For more info or to register
visit https://www.rootedinadvocacy.org/fasd-pre-conference.
March 12, 2019—Employee Rights
Clinic—Attend
the free clinic on employee rights. Topics include employment at will, right to work, discrimination, retaliation, and unemployment benefits. We will give you a packet
of legal information, and you will watch an informational
video. A volunteer attorney
will be available to answer
general questions. The
clinic will not provide
you with specific individual legal advice. The clinic
is being held at the Jackson County Public Library located
at 310 Keener
St, Sylva from 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Use this link to register: http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/self-help-clinics/employee-rights For more information contact Legal Aid of NC at 1-866-219-5262.
March 12, 2019—Employee Rights
Clinic—Attend
the free clinic on employee rights. Topics include employment at will, right to work, discrimination, retaliation, and unemployment benefits. We will give you a packet
of legal information, and you will watch
an informational video.
A volunteer attorney
will be available to answer
general questions. The
clinic will not provide
you with specific individual legal advice. The clinic
is being held at the Andrews Public Library located
at 871 Main St, Andrews
from 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Use this link to register: http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/self-help-clinics/employee-rights. For more information contact Legal Aid of NC at 1-866-219-5262.
March 13, 2020—Rooted in Advocacy Conference--Real advocacy
can happen when people from all walks of life come
together to learn, engage, and then act on important issues facing the
disability community. The Arc of North Carolina’s
Rooted in Advocacy annual conference is the source
for the I/DD community at all levels in North and South Carolina.
Through large and small group
sessions, keynote speakers, and networking events, your attendance at the conference will strengthen ties between the professional community, direct support staff, chapters, families, and self-advocates and will ultimately build stronger, more inclusive communities. For more information or to register
visit https://www.rootedinadvocacy.org/.
March 17, 2020—Autism 101— This is the perfect workshop for anyone who wants to develop a basic understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD). This workshop
explores the four core areas affected by ASD:
communication, social interaction, sensory issues,
and how an individual may
think and learn.
Basic strategies for interacting with individuals with ASD are discussed. Workshop objectives: to build a better understanding of what ASD is; to explore
some of the
possible reasons an
individual with ASD may react differently; to develop
a broader understanding of why and how
information may need to be presented
in a more structured way; and, to review
some basic strategies that can be implemented that day. Being held at the Autism Society of NC located at
306 Summit St
Asheville from 10 am – 11:30 am. No fee. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-101-tickets-69768809387. For more information, contact Juliette Heim at jheim@autismsociety-nc.org.
March 17, 2020—Infant Massage
Class—Free 5-week
class, meeting successive Tuesdays from 5:30 pm until 6:45 pm for parents
and infants (not yet walking). Being held at the Sylva
Presbyterian Church located
at 46 Presbyterian Dr. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sandy at 828-506-7978.
March 18, 2020 @ 9 AM – March 19, 2020 @ 4 PM—Free.
Wellness Recovery
Action Plan (WRAP)
Two day training
in Asheville. WRAP® is an evidence-based self-management and recovery system developed by a group of people
with mental health difficulties who struggled to incorporate wellness tools and strategies into
their lives.
There is no
cost to attend. Click to register for this class. WRAP® is
designed to:
decrease and prevent
intrusive or troubling feelings and behaviors; increase personal empowerment; improve quality of life; and, assist people
in achieving their life goals and dreams.
What you’ll learn: five key recovery concepts; how to make your own Wellness Recovery Action
Plan®; and, how to use
and share your plan. Who should attend?
Individuals living
with mental health, substance use
and/or intellectual/developmental disability issues and their loved ones who want to create positive change in the way they feel or increase
their enjoyment in life and individuals who want to increase their understanding of mental health recovery concepts, skills and strategies. For questions email member.relations@vayahealth.com.
March 19, 2020—Simple Divorce
Clinic—Attend
a free clinic on simple divorce. Learn how to file a simple
divorce action in court without
hiring an attorney. You will receive
a packet of legal
forms and watch an instructional video. A volunteer
attorney will be available to answer general questions. The clinic will not provide you with specific
individual legal advice.
The clinic is being
held at the Jackson County
Public Library located at 310 Keener St, Sylva from 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Use this link to register:
http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/self-help-clinics/simple-divorce. For more information contact Legal Aid of NC at 1-866-219-5262.
March 19, 2020—Simple Divorce
Clinic—Attend
a free clinic on simple divorce. Learn how to file a simple
divorce action in court without
hiring an attorney. You will receive
a packet of legal
forms and watch an instructional video. A volunteer
attorney will be available to answer general questions. The clinic is being held at the Andrews
Public Library located at 871 Main
St, Andrews from 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Use this link to register: http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/self-help-clinics/simple-divorce. For more information contact Legal Aid of NC at 1-866-219-5262.
March 24, 2020—A Public Conversation about Food and Hunger in Haywood
County—5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Will network and discuss current data and resources. Together we can dream big to end hunger in Haywood County. RSVPs
appreciated to ensure
enough food but walk-ins
are welcome and we hope to se you there. Being
held at the NC Cooperative Extension Office located at 589 Raccoon Rd,
Suite 118, Waynesville. For more information or to RSVP contact
Lauren Woo at 828-356-2292 or lauren.wood@haywoodcountync.gov.
March 26, 2020—Tenants Rights Clinic—Attend a free clinic on tenant rights. Learn what to do if your landlord will not make
repairs. You will watch an instructional video. A
volunteer Attorney
will be available to answer
general questions. The clinic will not provide you
with specific individual legal advice.
The clinic is being held at the Jackson County Public Library located
at 310 Keener
St, Sylva from 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Use this link to register: http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/self-help-clinics/tenant-rights. For more information contact Legal Aid of NC at 1-866-219-5262.
March 26, 2020—Tenants Rights Clinic—Attend a free clinic on tenant rights. Learn what to do if your landlord will not make repairs.
You will watch an instructional video. A
volunteer Attorney
will be available to answer
general questions. The
clinic will not provide you with specific individual legal advice.
The clinic is being held at the Andrews Public Library located at 871 Main St, Andrews from 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Use this
link to register:
http://www.legalaidnc.org/get-help/self-help-clinics/tenant-rights. For more information contact Legal Aid of NC at 1-866-219-5262.
March 27-28, 2020—2020
Autism Conference: Celebrating, Empowering, and Preparing. The Autism
Society of North Carolina’s annual conference is a two-day
event featuring nationally and internationally recognized speakers and topics of interest to all members
of the autism
community. The 2020 theme, Celebrating, Empowering, Preparing, kicks off our 50th anniversary celebration. It also reflects our commitment to sharing information and knowledge that helps individuals with
autism, families
and other caregivers, and a wide range of professionals. With a program that provides personal perspectives, knowledge from experts
in the field, and topics that span the lifespan and spectrum, attendees will learn practical
ideas and strategies for use at home, at school, at work, and in the community. For more information follow this link: https://www.autismsociety- nc.org/autism-conferences/.
April 8, 2020—Changing Paths: Post-Secondary Options Pathways for Students with Disabliities—6:30 pm – 8
pm—2020 CIDD Community Talk Series. Parents of young men
with ASD will describe
their sons’ college experiences with one in a program
supporting students
with I/DD and one
fully included with general campus supports. Being held at CIDD Castelloe
Conference Room 101 located at 101 Renee Lynne Court, Carrboro, NC 27510. Free workshops. For more information contact Debbie Reinhartsen at 919-966-4138 or debbie.reinhartsen@cidd.unc.edu or http://www.cidd.unc.edu/Education/CommunityTalk/2020CommunityTalkSeries.aspx.
May 13, 2020—Panel Discussion on Growing up with a sibling with I/DD—6:30 pm – 8 pm—2020 CIDD Community
Talk Series. A panel
of adult siblings
sharing their experience. Being held at CIDD
Castelloe Conference Room 101 located at 101 Renee Lynne Court, Carrboro,
NC 27510. Free workshops. For more information contact Debbie Reinhartsen at 919-966-4138 or debbie.reinhartsen@cidd.unc.edu or http://www.cidd.unc.edu/Education/CommunityTalk/2020CommunityTalkSeries.aspx.
Tentative May 19, 2020—First in Families
Management Team Meeting—Meeting
is in Asheville. It will be held at the Vocational Rehabilitation building. When you arrive just
let the receptionist know you are there for a First in Families meeting. It would be great to have those who have
received assistance attend and share your story. If transportation is an issue, I
can take three people with me as long as you are able to meet me my office
location. Watch for more information. Interested in carpooling, let me know. Contact Jody at 828-506-
6111 or jmiller@rapc.org.
