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Developmental Disabilities Resources:

 

 

Definition of Developmental Disability  (from North Carolina General Statute 122C‑3)     "Developmental disability" means a severe, chronic disability of a person which: a.         Is attributable to a mental or physical impairment or combination of mental and physical impairments; b.         Is manifested before the person attains age 22, unless the disability is caused by a traumatic head injury and is  manifested after age 22; c.         Is likely to continue indefinitely; d.         Results in substantial functional limitations in three or more of the following areas of major life activity: self‑care, receptive and expressive language, capacity for independent living, learning, mobility, self‑direction and economic self‑sufficiency; and e.         Reflects the person's need for a combination and sequence of special interdisciplinary, or generic care, treatment, or other services which are of a lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated; or f.          When applied to children from birth through four years of age, may be evidenced as a developmental delay.   Local Resources for Developmental Disabilities   The ARC of Cumberland County Works to promote the welfare and quality of life of children and adults with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities by improving conditions and providing advocacy. Provides social and recreational opportunities, educates the community about disabilities, and educates parents and those with disabilities about the resources and support systems available to them. A lending library is available with current information available to the community. Contact: Sharon Ward  (910) 867-2141   The Autism Society of Cumberland County The Autism Society of Cumberland County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit incorporated organization for families of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). An affiliate of the Autism Society of North Carolina, they provide family support through a wide array of services. Offers support and direct services for families of individuals with autism. Provides parent education workshops, support groups, resource and referral, conference scholarships, summer day camp, teacher grants, and family outings for families of children with autism. Contact: Jackie Pfuntner  Phone: (910) 826-3004                                                                                                                 351 Wagoner Drive, Suite 140                                                                                                  Fayetteville, NC 28303 Phone: (910) 826-9100 Ext. 2266/2268 Fax: (910) 868-5881 Website: www.autismcc.org Email: autismcc@ccpfc.org   Cumberland County Department of Public Health Provides various clinics including a Child Health Clinic for ages infant to 18 years old which provides immunizations, vision, hearing, and sickle cell screening; Adult Health Clinic which provides comprehensive health care for adult clients with Medicare, Medicaid, or those who do not have another primary health care provider; WIC provides nutrition services for women, infant, and children; Dental Clinic services are provided for children ages birth to 14 years of age; Child Service Coordination is a voluntary home visitation program that provides free services to children ages birth to 5 years of age. E. Newton Smith Public Health Center               227 Fountainhead Lane                                                                                                                          Fayetteville, NC 28301                                                                                                                                             Phone: (910) 433-3600 Fax:(910) 433-3659 website:  http://www.co.cumberland.nc.us/health.aspx   Children’s Developmental Services Agency The Fayetteville Children's Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) is the local coordinating agency for the North Carolina Infant Toddler Program which provides early intervention services for children under 3 years of age who have developmental delays or established medical conditions that place them at risk for delays. Services include evaluation, service coordination, and therapy.  Services are covered by Medicaid and there is no cost to families for evaluation and service coordination.  Cost for treatment services is determined on a sliding fee scale. Children’s Developmental Services Agency Contact: Ann Crane, MS, Director Ann.Crane@ncmail.net Phone:910-486-1605 Fax: 910-486-1590 1211-A Ireland Drive Fayetteville NC 28304   Assistive Technology Services Provides resources and tools to assist young children with disabilities to participate in daily activity with greater ease and independence. These tools range from simple aids to sophisticated equipment specifically designed to help children learn and develop.  Contact:  Marj Cannon, PT 910) Phone: 486-1605, 257 URL: www.check-it-out.org   Community Alternatives Program (CAP) For individuals with a developmental disability who require the level of support provided in an Intermediate Care Facility for the Mentally Retarded (ICF/MR) Criteria for ICF/MR) link, the state offers the option of home and community-based services. Funding for these services comes through a federal program under Title XIX Medicaid called Home and Community-Based Waivers. The CAP waivers allows the state to use Medicaid funding while "waiving" Medicaid rules that require services to be provided in an institutional setting. The purpose of the waivers is to provide integrated, community-based services to individuals with developmental disabilities.   CAP-MR/DD The Community Alternatives Program for Persons with Mental Retardation/ Developmental Disabilities (CAP-MR/DD) is a special Medicaid program started in 1983 to serve individuals who would otherwise require care in an intermediate care facility for people with the mental retardation/developmental disabilities (ICF/MR). It allows these individuals the opportunity to be served in the community instead of residing in an institutional or group home setting. The CAP-MR/DD CAP can pay for in-home services, nursing visits, and medical supplies for certain individuals so that they can remain in their own homes for those who qualify for services. http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/mhddsas/cap-mrdd/cap-discription.pdf For more information on CAP-MR/DD click here. CAP/DA - The Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults The Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults (CAP/DA) provides a package of services to allow adults (age 18 and older) who qualify for nursing facility care to remain in their private residences. The program is available in all North Carolina counties. The program contributes to the quality of the participants and their families/caregivers, while providing care that is cost-effective in comparison to the Medicaid cost for nursing facility care. For service requirements, coverage criteria and limitations, refer to N.C. Medicaid Community Care Provider Manual – Section 12, CAP/DA   Cumberland County Mental Health Center  Local Management Entity (LME) Cumberland County Mental Health Center is the Local Management Entity for Cumberland County, North Carolina. Their role is to link you with resources and services for children or adults with developmental disabilities living in Cumberland County. They can help to determine the services needed and provide you with a list of providers who are approved to provide these services. The LME is also the local link to apply for CAP MR/DD (hyperlink to CAP MR /DD page)services through the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services. The LME also has staff who can advocate for you if you have concerns about services you are receiving or difficulty in navigating the system of care. Contact: Screening, Triage and Referral Phone: (910) 424-HOPE (4673); 24-hour Access/Crisis Number Contact: Advocate, Customer Services Phone: (910) 222-6111 Website: www.ccmentalhealth.org   Smart Start Early Intervention Program (for child mental health needs) Provides a child/family centered program which focuses on improving parenting skills for families with preschool children and promoting positive social and emotional development. Also focuses on enhancing knowledge of child development and decreasing child abuse and neglect. Developmental Screenings for children including those being considered for More at Four Services.  Training and technical assistance offered. Specialized services for Hispanic families. Contact: Eileen Cedzo Phone: (910) 323-2311 Therapeutic Foster Homes Program Provides therapeutic foster care services for children and adolescents needing specialized family treatment placements. Services are provided by specially trained and licensed foster families with clinical and case management services provided by therapists assigned to each child.          Contact: Rodney Benn or Rosa Bethea  at (910) 323-2311   Consumer and Family Advisor Committee The Consumer and Family Advisory Committee encourages the active participation of members of communities - the individuals and family members affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities and/or substance abuse who can best represent the perspective and needs, The Cumberland County CFAC meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the Child and Family Services Building at 711 Executive Place to discuss and address mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability issues in Cumberland County. Anyone is welcomed to attend.  If you would like to contact Cumberland County CFAC members click here. Website: http://www.ccmentalhealth.org/consumers_and_families/cfac_committee/default.htm   Cumberland County Schools Exceptional Children’s Program Students with disabilities in the Cumberland County School System receive Exceptional Children’s (EC) services based on the educational need for specially designed instruction when standard instruction with modification is not appropriate.  The services emphasize maximized participation in typical settings for students three through twenty-one years of age. Students receive services in typical school settings from highly qualified professionals, in varying amounts of time depending on individual need.  Amounts of service range from consultation and minimal modification of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study to full-time specially designed instruction with related services.  All service decisions are specified in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) jointly developed by parents and school teams.  Determination of the need for specially designed instruction is determined through a comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation process.  Contact: Ruben Reyes, Executive Director                Julie Aul, Director                    Phone:    (910) 678-2440 Fax:        (910) 678-2620  Website:  http://www.ec.ccs.k12.nc.us/   TEACCH TEACCH is an evidence-based service, training, and research program for individuals of all ages and skill levels with autism spectrum disorders. Contact: Steve Kroupa                                                                               806 Stamper Road, Suite 101                 Fayetteville, NC 28303                                                                                                            Phone: (910) 437-2517 Fax: (910) 437-2520 Website: www.teacch.com   Easter Seals UCP –Spainhour Center Provides developmental day center services for children birth through five years old. Children with disabilities and typically developing children receive educational and therapeutic intervention services in an inclusive child care center. Also provides a variety of programs designed to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families, including physical rehabilitation, individual and family support services, and advocacy programs. Contact:  Lassandra Smith Phone:    (910) 487-0388 website:  secure.nc.eastersealsucp.com   Family Support Network of the Greater Cape Fear Region   Provides help in finding information, resources, and services 1211-A Ireland Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304 Contact: Tina Styles Phone:   (910) 486-1605 x 241 Fax:       (910) 486-1590 e-mail:   Tina.Styles@ncmail.net   Fort Bragg Army Community Services   ACS is an important part of the Army’s program to assist soldiers and their families in meeting specific needs. ACS offers a wide variety of programs tailored to assist Army families living on and off post. ACS is a centralized location to go for answers to your questions and help with concerns or other issues facing military familiies. Programs available are: • Information Referral, Exceptional Family Member, Employment Readiness, Family Advocacy, (New Parent Support, Sexual Assault Assistance, Victim Advocacy Hotline and Information, Domestic Violence Prevention Assistance) Financial Readiness and Army Emergency Relief, Multi-Component Family Support Network, Multicultural Readiness, Relocation Services, Mobilization & Deployment Readiness and Volunteer Services. For more details please visit our website at http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/ACS/acsdirectory.htm Contact: Barbara Trower-Simpkins Phone:    (910) 396-8682/8683 Website: www.fortbraggmwr.com   Partnership For Children Focus on Families Community Resource Guide: http://www.ccpfc.org/Research/FRG_Survey/OnlineSearch/ The Partnership for Children of Cumberland County is the nonprofit organization charged with implementing North Carolina's Smart Start and More-at-Four school-readiness programs for children from birth through age five. This organization has a successful record of improving the quality of child care, parenting resources, access to health care, and other support systems for Cumberland County's children.                                                           Focus on Families Community Resource Guide: http://www.ccpfc.org/Research/FRG_Survey/OnlineSearch/ 351 Wagoner Drive, Suite 200 Fayetteville, NC 28303 Phone: (910) 867-9700 Fax:     (910) 867-7772 Email:   info@ccpfc.org Website: http://www.ccpfc.org/   State Resources for Developmental Disabilities   The ARC of North Carolina  Website: http://72.167.22.100/ The Arc Of North Carolina is committed to securing for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work, and play. The Arc of North Carolina communicates with local, state, and national lawmakers. Find out how you can help with different issues: The Arc of North Carolina 343 East Six Forks Rd. Ste. 320 Raleigh, NC 27609 Phone: (800) 662-8706 / (919)782-4632 Email: info@arcnc.org   Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities Website: http://www.cidd.unc.edu/   North Carolina Family-to-Family Health Care Information Center (HIC) http://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/education/health.htm ECAC is a private non-profit parent organization committed to improving the lives and education of ALL children through a special emphasis on children with disabilities. They do this by providing information, education, outreach, and support to and for families with children across the state of North Carolina. Main Office 907 Barra Row, Suites 102/103 Davidson, NC 28036704-892-1321 704-892-5028 fax Phone: (800) 962-6817 Parent Info Line   North Carolina Neurodevelopmental Research Center http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ndrc/   Youths 4 Advocacy Resources and training for youth and self-advocacy.  http://www.self-advocate.org/   Disability Rights of North Carolina Formerly the Governor’s Advocacy Council for Persons with Disabilities http://www.disabilityrightsnc.org/Disabilityinfo.gov DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with disabilities with quick and easy access to the information they need. With just a few clicks, the site provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the government on numerous subjects, including benefits, civil rights, community life, education, employment, housing, health, technology and transportation. DisabilityInfo.gov is managed by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), in partnership with 21 other federal agencies. http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/FindSL.do?categoryId=192&stateId=19&order=text_title&search=Search Social Security Administration The Social Security Administration has recently received funding to hire a significant number of employees throughout the country. This hiring initiative offers a unique opportunity for individuals with disabilities who may want to get a job with SSA. These jobs will be at various skill levels including a number of entry-level positions. For more information on these jobs, click here. State System of Care Handbook http://www.ccmentalhealth.org/consumers_and_families/c_resources/soc_handbook.pdf   *This Resource Guide is a work in progress. If you have information to add please contact Sharon Yates at (910) 222-6108.