Closing the employment gap for adults with I/DD requires the participation of the entire community. Here are national and local resources for employers, job-seekers, and other community members.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services – The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for employment and independence.
NEXT for DEI – NEXT for DEI provides companies with the tools and resources they need to be neuroinclusive.
Small businesses: Entrepreneurship the answer for some with autism – Interview with Gregg and Lori Ireland, Extraordinary Ventures co-founders, about small businesses founded by autistic adults.
Six lessons for job seekers with autism, and those without – San Francisco Chronicle article with job seeking tips.
Work Together NC – Work Together NC is a Community Collaboration focused on the transition to adulthood for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). They maintain a searchable list of over 200 services across North Carolina.
Autism Society of North Carolina – Among other resources and services, ASNC offers guidance and support to families to prepare for the transition to adulthood.
B3 Coffee – B3 Coffee is a nonprofit that provides community-integrated social and vocational opportunities for people of all abilities. Fill out their New Team Member form to get involved!
Reality Ministries – Reality Ministries fosters friendships amongst people of all abilities marked by mutuality, authenticity and the reality of Christ’s love for all.
HOPE NC and L’Arche – Inclusive communities in formation where adults with and without intellectual disabilities share life and friendships.
The Arc of the Triangle – Supports children and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities [IDD] in the achievement of their personal goals and dreams in our community through partnership and advocacy.
PACID – PACID is a grassroots organization of over 180 families with adult children who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
HEELS 2 Transition – offers programs at UNC-Chapel Hill designed to support people with IDD during the transition to adulthood, including HEELS UP and HEELS Prep.
Autism Support and Advocacy Center – A Durham-based organization with a mission to enable and empower the Autistic and Neurodivergent community through the principles of Disability Justice.
Inclusive Employment Summit Presentations
Employment Resource Packet for Self Advocates and their Families and Service Providers
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200 S. Elliott Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
info@extraordinaryventures.org
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