carolina institute for developmental disabilities

Donna Beckman is the mother of a young man with Down syndrome and has been honing her advocacy skills over the past two decades. Whether talking to school personnel or legislators, she can effectively and efficiently deliver her message, and teach others to do the same. Learning objectives: 1. Know the difference between communicating and... Read more »

THE 2022 CIDD “VIRTUAL” COMMUNITY TALK SERIES PRESENTS: Disability and Dating: Romantic Relationships — A PANEL DISCUSSION Panel of Self Advocates moderated by: Michelle Ballasiotes, BSPH, OTS - Occupational Therapy Student and LEND Self-Advocate Trainee Michelle Ballasiotes is a current Occupational Therapy (OT) student at UNC-Chapel Hill and a LEND Self-Advocate Trainee. She has a... Read more »

Join the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD) for a panel discussion featuring families and professionals to learn about opportunities in the triangle area for children with I/DD and related neurodevelopmental challenges. Learn from families and caregivers of children who have disabilities as they share their lived experience in social and recreational environments. Plus, learn... Read more »

The Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities Presents - A Special Webinar on Children and COVID-19: “Children with IDD and COVID-19: What’s Next?” TOPICS INCLUDE: • Current Status of COVID-19 in NC • Ongoing concerns for children with I/DD and other special healthcare needs • Experiences of parents with children with I/DD • How to support... Read more »

Dr. Jean Mankowski will review how experiences of trauma manifest in individuals with I/DDs and discuss important modifications for assessing and treating subsequent mental health and trauma reactions. Discuss the nuances of trauma assessments, develop a better understanding of types of trauma and how trauma manifests in individuals with I/DDs, consider evidence-based practices to address... Read more »

2022 CAROLINA INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES “VIRTUAL” COMMUNITY TALK SERIES PRESENTS: Let’s Talk Transition! – A PANEL DISCUSSION – with a panel of Self-Advocates, Parents, & Professionals Join CIDD for a candid panel discussion on the "Transition From School Experience" for people with IDD, with Students, Families, Educators and Professionals. Learning Objectives: 1. Awareness of... Read more »

2022 CAROLINA INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES “VIRTUAL” COMMUNITY TALK SERIES PRESENTS: Feeding and Eating Related Experiences in the I/DD Community: Addressing Challenges and Exploring Resources This talk provides a review of feeding and eating concerns common among individuals with I/DD in addition to strategies for addressing those concerns. We will develop a better understanding of... Read more »

In this session of the CIDD Community Talk Series, join this conversation with AKALAKA about the role sibling care partners take in adulthood with I/DD, the services in North Carolina that may be available to maintain long-term care at home and in community, and the support and resources available to help adults with I/DD and... Read more »