MEDIA ADVISORY — Leaders from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and state legislators will join the NC Council on Developmental Disabilities on Thursday, May 2, for a town hall to discuss key priorities for North Carolinians with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including choice and access to community-based services.
The public and media are invited to attend in-person or via Zoom. Please click here to register for the event if you plan to attend in-person.
The town hall is an opportunity for North Carolina leaders to discuss significant needs, important issues and progress being made for individuals with I/DD across the state. Participants will hear from individuals and families about their experiences navigating and accessing I/DD support services in North Carolina, particularly related to the workforce shortage and 17,500-person waiting list for developmental disability services.
NCDHHS is committed to enhancing community-based support in North Carolina to ensure every person can live a fulfilled and integrated life within their chosen community. Last month, the department launched Inclusion Connects, a first-of-its kind initiative in the state to better connect people with I/DD and their families with services that are essential to supporting their health and well-being. The department will continue to work to improve community transition resources, housing options, employment opportunities and direct care services that empower people with I/DD and their families to choose where and how to live their best lives.
What: NCCDD Town Hall: Key Priorities for Developmental Disabilities in North Carolina
Who: Kelly Crosbie, Director, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services, NCDHHS
Ginger Yarbrough, Director of I/DD, TBI and Olmstead, NCDHHS
Talley Wells, Executive Director, NCCDD
Jim Burgin, NC State Senator, R-District 12
John Bradford, NC State Representative, R-District 98
Terry Brown, NC State Representative, D-District 92
Wayne Sasser, NC State Representative, R-District 67
Carla Cunningham, NC State Representative, D-District 106
When: Thursday, May 2, 2024
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Where: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Charlotte Airport
2600 Yorkmont Road
Charlotte, NC 28208
Media: Media is invited to attend the town hall in person or via Zoom. Please click here to register for the event if you plan to attend in-person. Please reach out to news@dhhs.nc.gov to receive the zoom link to the virtual option.
Registration is open to the public. Individuals and families will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their experiences with NCDHHS leadership, state representatives and NCDDD. CART Captioning, American Sign Language and Spanish interpretation will be available. For any other questions, please email townhall@nccdd.org.