Extraordinary Ventures
EmploymentExtraordinary Ventures is a non-profit with a mission to create self-sustaining small businesses that provide employment opportunities for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities such as autism.
B3 Coffee
Employment, Community ActivitiesB3 is a nonprofit that provides social and vocational opportunities for people of all abilities. Using the way coffee brings people together, B3 aims to facilitate community between people with and without disabilities and ultimately advance disability justice, allyship, and inclusion.
Bridge II Sports
Community ActivitiesBridge II Sports creates opportunities for youth, adults, and Veterans with physical disabilities through the power of adapted sports.
L'Arche North Carolina
Housing, Community ActivitiesL'Arche North Carolina is an inclusive community in formation where adults with and without intellectual disabilities share life and friendships. L'Arche seeks to transform lives and model a more human society where everyone is of equal value.
Peacehaven Farm
Community Activities, Employment, HousingPeacehaven creates community by welcoming and connecting people with a wide range of abilities, thoughts, and gifts. Peacehaven understands that adaptability is essential in developing deep, trusting relationships and in structuring resilient organizations.
Residential Services Inc.
Housing, Care, Employment (for residents), Community Activities (for residents)RSI provides living options and related supports to people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities. RSI promotes quality of life by maximizing self-determination, development of independent living skills, community involvement, meaningful social roles, and socially responsible behavior.
Julia's Community
Education, Housing, Employment, Community ActivitiesJulia's Community is a collaborative approach to thinking differently about the way individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live, work, and play. An inclusive community on a college campus with educational, employment, and daily living opportunities. Julia’s Community works to integrate services, support, and residential accommodations for persons living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
HOPE NC
Housing, Community ActivitiesHOPE believes that inclusion and social connection are fundamental to addressing the housing crisis facing people with disabilities and older adults. HOPE partners with local government entities, developers, community organizations, service agencies, and local universities to become co-creators of this innovative housing solution in our local community.
Work Together NC
Transition Planning, Community ActivitiesWork Together NC is a statewide initiative focused on the transition to adulthood for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). Work Together NC brings together self-advocates, families, employers, state agencies, and service providers to improve access to opportunities and resources.
HEELS 2 Transition
Education, Transition Planning, Community ActivitiesHEELS 2 Transition (H2T) offers a range of strengths based programs supporting young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities toward a self-determined life. HEELS 2 Transition affirms the right of people of all abilities to lead lives of dignity, choice, and access to their desired participation in society.
TEACCH Autism Program
Training, Clinicial Services, Clinical ResearchThe University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program is a University-based system of community regional centers that offer a set of core services along with unique demonstration programs meeting the clinical, training, and research needs of autistic individuals, their families, and professionals across North Carolina. TEACCH, founded by Dr. Eric Schopler in 1972, is a model for other programs around the world.
Reality Ministries
Housing, Community ActivitiesReality Ministries is rooted in the all-inclusive love of Jesus and the belovedness of every person. Committed to fostering a community of respect and standing against all forms of discrimination, we seek to be a community of welcome where inherent dignity is affirmed, diverse gifts are celebrated, and sacredness of every person is valued.