I/DD Summit for Families Sponsored by PACID (Parent Advocates for Adult Children with I/DD)
Alliance Healthcare, Work Together NC,  Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, and the UNC School of Social Work
Saturday, October 14, 8:30-Noon
The program will address the changes in Medicaid, DSP staff shortage, too few Innovation Waivers, and lack of housing for adults with I/DD. Panelists will take questions from the attendees during the sessions. 

This event will be held in- person at the Blue Hill Event Center in Chapel Hill.
A virtual option is also available.

Confirmed speakers and panelists are:

Pam Hemminger, Mayor of Chapel Hill
Representative Allen Buansi, Orange County

PANEL 1 (Moderator: Carol Conway, PACID)
Kelly Crosbie, Director of MH/DD/SUS at DHHS
Talley Wells, Executive Director, NC Council on Developmental Disabilities
Sara Wilson, Chief of Staff, Alliance Health

PANEL 2 (Moderator: Chris Hendricks, NCCDD)
Senator Lisa Grafstein, Wake County, DRNC, and a member of the I/DD Caucus
Ann Oshel, SVP for Community Health & Well Being, Alliance Health
John Nash, Executive Director, The Arc of North Carolina
Jamzetta Bedford, Commissioner, Orange County Board of Commissioners
Laura Wells, Executive Director, HOPE (Housing Options for People with Exceptionalities)

Questions? Please contact Carol Conway carol.ann.conway@gmail.com