Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

10/20/2026

We’re excited to introduce the new website for the Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (CIND) at UNC School of Medicine!

CIND is a comprehensive center dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Our work is guided by five pillars of excellence:

•Specialized Clinical Care
•Cutting-Edge Research
•Innovative Clinical Trials
•Community Outreach
•Education and Training

We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our research programs, training opportunities, community engagement activities, and clinical services available through CIND’s Neurodevelopmental Specialty Clinics and the TEACCH Autism Program network.

Explore our new website: https://www.med.unc.edu/cind

10/14/2026

2026's ASNC Triangle Run/Walk for Autism. NC Children's Hospital team led by team captain Rebecca Baum with several CIND team members.

09/24/2026

FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP - Preparing for and Participating in IEP Team Meetings. Positive and Productive Advocacy.
Date: Wednesday 9/30/26
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Click on link below to REGISTER.

Join us for an interactive training designed to help families feel more confident and prepared for IEP team meetings. This session will provide an overview of the purpose of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and the rights of parents under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (ID...

09/14/2026

***Happening now -Please join us!

🗳️ Thursday - Noon - DAY 4 - Making Educated Candidate Choices

Join us at Noon.

📝 Register: tinyurl.com/mrnnx7km

DAN NC is getting together each day of Disability Voting Rights Week — 30 minutes, on your lunch break, no pressure — to talk through what voting in North Carolina actually looks like.
Sept 14–18 | 12:00–12:30 PM | On Zoom
Mon — Your Voice, Your Vote
Tue — Voter Registration in NC (National Voter Registration Day!)
Wed — My Voting Plan
Thu — Educated Candidate Choices
Fri — Get Out to Vote
Come to one. Come to all five. Come with questions — that's the whole point. And every session is recorded, so if life happens that day, you haven't missed a thing.
Self-advocates, families, DSPs, and anyone who wants to be a good support — you're all welcome here.
📝 Register: tinyurl.com/mrnnx7km
📱 Or scan the QR code

09/04/2026

Autism Supports: A Three-Part Webinar Series for Families, Professionals, and Policymakers

Families often face difficult questions when seeking autism services: Where do we begin? Which supports are available? What does the research tell us? How do we navigate insurance, Medicaid, therapies, and community resources?

This three-part webinar series will provide parents, caregivers, professionals, and policymakers with a practical introduction to autism diagnoses, services, and research-based approaches. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the systems families must navigate, the range of available supports, and the policies and resources needed to help people with autism thrive.
Introduction to Autism Supports

Date/Time: September 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/uOVKENwFTaOzQLDSXnnLFw #/registration

Receiving an autism diagnosis can leave families with many questions about what to do next. This introductory webinar will explain autism, how families can pursue a diagnosis, and where they can turn for reliable information and support.

Participants will also learn about identifying community resources and taking the next steps after a diagnosis. Professionals and policymakers will gain insight into the challenges families face when trying to access timely, appropriate services.

Topics will include:
- Understanding autism
- Pursuing and receiving a diagnosis
- Finding trustworthy information and research
- Identifying services and community resources

06/26/2026

As Dr. Joseph Piven steps down as the director of the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, we honor his legacy and indelible impact on the field.

A Legacy of Innovation: Honoring Dr. Joseph Piven June 9, 2026 By Keath Low Dr. Joseph Piven In the landscape of neurodevelopmental disorders research, few figures cast as bright a shadow as Dr. Joseph Piven, the founding director of the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities (CIDD) at UN...

04/14/2026

Opening campus doors and turning college dreams into real life possibilities. HEELS 2 Transition offers a range of skills-based programs that support young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build self-determined and independent lives.

HEELS 2 Transition, based at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, helps young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience an inclusive and meaningful college life. Through tailored programmes, participants learn everyday skills, build confidence, and become more in...

04/03/2026

CIDD Disability Advocate and NCCDD council member Kenneth Kelty hosts a podcast, Exceeding Expectations with Kenneth Kelty. The most recent episode featured NCCDD council member Senator Jim Burgin and NCCDD Executive Director Talley Wells. Together, they discuss the current state of disability policy going on in the state of North Carolina.

Listen to the episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/54ZS3QqXNx7fvUvgBlg4y7?si=x5wKvqD2Rk-UY1mmnsve6g&nd=1&dlsi=3b503791d5a44844&emci=e73368ff-c42e-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&emdi=ba524f56-ca2e-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&ceid=4927062

Exceeding Expectations with Kenneth Kelty · Episode

03/25/2026

Join us for the next CIDD Community Talk Webinar
Wednesday, April 8 @ 12:00 Noon
HOPE NC: Creating Inclusive Housing Options for Adults with I/DD
Laura Wells, MSW, Executive Director
Lauren Winfrey, MSW, Program Manager
This presentation will introduce the history of HOPE NC, how we came to be, and the vision that guides our work. We will share an overview of our three inclusive communities in the Triangle, explain our Community Facilitator model, and highlight how our advocacy efforts support broader systems change across North Carolina.
This talk will be Live Spanish Interpreted.
Register in advance for this and all the Community Talk Series meeting:

Talks on resources, research and experiences presented for the IDD Community by the UNC Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities.

02/09/2026

CIDD Community Talk Webinar - Wednesday, February 11 @ 12:00 Noon

Work Together NC, and Accessible Tools for Successful Employment Opportunities
Jacklyn Boheler, Project Coordinator WTNC

Work Together NC advances inclusive employment for people with IDD.
In this webinar you will learn about WTNC’s Employment Action Plan, Toolkit, and Inclusive Employer Alliance—practical resources that support job seekers and inclusive workplaces.

Register in advance for this and all the Community Talk Series meeting:

Talks on resources, research and experiences presented for the IDD Community by the UNC Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities.