Intellectual Disability

Intellectual Disability

Organizations

www.arcnc.org – the ARC of North Carolina special needs advocacy & services 
www.aamr.org – American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
www.sonc.net – Special Olympics 

Resources for special needs families 

Contact O’Berry Center Foundation
www.oberrycenterfoundation.org 
919-581-4187 or 919-273-5733 
Ask about Family Support Grants up to $5,000

First in Families
www.Fifnc.org
919-571-8092 

Don’t Call Me Strange – special needs resources
www.dontcallmestrange.com 

Exercises for special needs

https://youtu.be/nwucXuprIsQ
https://youtu.be/nwucXuprIsQ
https://youtu.be/yXvdudmck30
https://youtu.be/mfarj_zHIeY  

NC Innovations Waiver

The Medicaid Innovations Waiver help Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) live a more independent lifestyle. The local management entity/managed care organization (LME/MCO) receives a set amount of money (capitation) each year that is used to help people get I/DD services.

Have IDD/DD/ASD clients/guardian/caregiver call MCO: 

  • 1-800-510-9132 – Alliance 
  • 1-800-913-6109 – Eastpointe (direct: 919-587-0322)
  • 1-866-998-2597 – Trillium 
  • 1-800-939-5911 – Cardinal MCO or email [email protected].

1. Client/guardian/caregiver is to explain they are looking for 

  • The Innovations Registry of Unmet Needs” (“RUN wait list”) 

2. And while on the wait list seek referral for local services:

  • Any IDD resources available 
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