Inclusion Works

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Inclusion Works is a NCDHHS Initiative to promote Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD).

Everyone has a right to work in an integrated setting for fair pay if that is their choice. Inclusion Works offers services and support to help individuals with I/DD find and maintain jobs in the community at competitive wages. 

What is CIE?

Learn more about Competitive Integrated Employment.

Get Started with CIE

Access Employment Services under Inclusion Works.

FAQs

Responses to frequently asked questions about Inclusion Works.

Information for Care Providers

Information about service implementation and data collection.

Strategic Plan for Inclusion Works

Learn about the Inclusion Works Strategic Plan for NC.

News and Community Updates

View news and updates from DHHS on Inclusion Works.

Inclusion Works Data Summary

Key metrics we are tracking to monitor progress of Inclusion Works in NC.

About Us

Inclusion Works is a collaboration between the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services (DMHDDSUS), the Division of Health Benefits (DHB) and the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD).

Our Mission

Inclusion Works is committed to expanding supported employment services and to improving and increasing CIE for individuals with I/DD in North Carolina by:

  • Ensuring that individuals with disabilities have more choices and options​
  • Supporting providers to update the tools and processes they use to help individuals with employment​
  • Partnering with community services (including ADVP/ILOS) to support individuals with I/DD and contribute to a meaningful week