RHA Howell Inc. 4700 Homewood Ct., Ste. 300, Raleigh 919-803-2960 rhahowell.org Company providing services from infancy onward to N.C. residents with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities. Also provides residential care in the community with appropriate supports based on individual needs. Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities 739 Chappell Dr., Raleigh 919-832-3909 tammylynncenter.org Nonprofit center offering educational, residential, therapeutic and family support services to people with developmental disabilities. Triangle Down Syndrome Network 600 New Waverly Pl., Ste. 101, Cary 919-803-0515 triangledownsyndrome.org Nonprofit network that supports, educates and connects individuals with Down syndrome and their families; website offers information about community resources and social/support events such as D.A.D.S. (Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome) and GRANDS (Grandparent Support).
DISABILITY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY Able to Serve 157 Technology Dr., Garner 919-779-5545 abletoserve.org Faith-based nonprofit organization creating opportunities for individuals with special needs to be active and successful in the community. Disability Rights North Carolina 2626 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 550, Raleigh 877-235-4210 disabilityrightsnc.org Nonprofit legal services organization protecting the rights of all N.C.
citizens with disabilities through individual and systems advocacy. Easter Seals United Cerebral Palsy (ES UCP) N.C. & VA 5171 Glenwood Ave., Ste. 400, Raleigh 800-662-7119 nc.eastersealsucp.com Nonprofit organization serving and supporting people with disabilities and mental health challenges; website contains links to resources for families. Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center 4601 Lake Boone Tr., Ste. G, Raleigh 866-740-4135 ecac-parentcenter.org Nonprofit organization offering services designed to meet the needs of all families, educators and other professionals, with an emphasis on children with disabilities and special health care needs. March of Dimes 6504 Falls of Neuse Rd., Ste. 100, Raleigh 919-781-2481 marchofdimes.com/northcarolina Nonprofit organization committed to preventing birth defects through research and education; website includes links to resources for families. National Inclusion Project 104 T.W. Alexander Dr., Bldg. 1, RTP 919-314-5540 inclusionproject.org Foundation working with youth organizations and research centers to promote full inclusion of individuals with special needs in the community. Special Blessings Inc. 919-366-9589 specialblessingsinc.net Faith-based nonprofit organization for individuals with disabilities and their families; programs include support, play and fellowship groups.
EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION 3-C Family Services 1901 N. Harrison Ave., Ste. 100, Cary 919-677-0101 3cfs.com Private practice offering psychoeducational testing and other mental health services. Carolina Care & Counseling Inc. 8520 Six Forks Rd., Ste. 204, Raleigh 919-676-1497 carolinacareinc.com Private practice offering psychoeducational testing and other mental health services. Chapel Hill Pediatric Psychology 205 Sage Rd., Ste. 201, Chapel Hill 919-942-4166 chppnc.com Private practice offering mental health services including neuropsychological testing and psychoeducational evaluation. Create a Healthy Mind 180 Providence Rd., Ste. 9, Chapel Hill 919-918-1014 drsjparks.com Private practice providing psychoeducational evaluation and mental health services/support for families of children with special needs. Educational Therapy Associates 1829 E. Franklin Square, Chapel Hill 919-933-8880 edutherapync.com Private practice offering testing, consultation and advocacy for families of children with specific learning disabilities and/or dyslexia. Family Psychiatry & Psychology Associates, Educational Service Division 1400 Crescent Green, Ste. 120, Cary 919-233-4131 fppa.com Private practice providing individualized educational services for children in pre-K through college, including
educational evaluations and assistance, skills training, school liaison and advocacy services. Greenlee Psychological & Support Services, PLLC 1415 W. N.C. Highway 54 Hamilton Center, Bldg. 200, Ste. 111, Durham 919-824-5743 greenleepsych.com Private practice specializing in evaluations for children that include developmental, autism spectrum, educational, psychiatric, personality, neuropsychological and aptitude domains. Learning Disabilities Assessment 7201 Hasentree Way, Wake Forest 646-996-9217 Private practice offering evaluations for learning disabilities, ADHA, dyslexia and auditory procession disorder. Mendel Psychological Associates 3727 Benson Dr., Raleigh 919-876-1313 drmendel.com Private practice offering educational assessment and mental health services for children. Orenstein Solutions 1100 N.W. Maynard Rd., Ste. 140, Cary 919-428-2766 orensteinsolutions.com Private practice offering psychoeducational assessment and child mental health services. Success In Mind 324 Blackwell St., Ste. 1240, Durham 877-680-8921 success-in-mind.org Nonprofit learning center that provides strengths-based learning plans and follow-up support for students who struggle with learning, as well as information for parents and teachers.
program facilitates inclusion for kids’ programs Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh has taken advantage of the “Let’s ALL Play” program by the National Inclusion Project, based in Raleigh. Marbles team member Sarah Walston says, “The [Let’s ALL Play] training session really helped drive home how Marbles is working to make play accessible for all children. It provided me with tactics for
making successful connections with our guests with special needs and their families.” The National Inclusion Project works with youth organizations, local parks and recreation departments, community centers and privately run programs to encourage and facilitate inclusion of children with special needs through its “Let’s ALL Play” program.
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