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NC Assistive Technology Project: The North Carolina Assistive Technology Program (NCATP) is a state and federally funded program that provides assistive technology services statewide to people of all ages and abilities.

ReadyNC: The Ready North Carolina campaign provides you with the information you need to prepare for all types of emergencies.

Click here for a list of local yoga, tai chi, fitness, aquatics and physability classes.

Center for Universal Design – NCSU: A national information center that develops and promotes accessible and universal design in housing, commercial and public facilities and outdoor environments. Publications to aid individuals, designers, builders, and government entities implement Universal Design are available in print or in PDF format. (800) 647-6777
NC Housing Finance Agency: The agency’s mission is to create affordable housing opportunities in NC. The Agency provides financing through the sale of tax-exempt bonds and management of federal and state tax credit programs, the federal HOME Program, the state Housing Trust Fund, and other programs. Also provides an accessible apartment locator service. 1-800-393-0988
Department of Housing and Urban Development: Provides information about homeownership, rental assistance, fair housing, section 8 housing, and discrimination. NC office is based in Greensboro and can be reached at 336-547-4001

North Carolina Resources

Disability Rights and Resources: The mission of the organiztion is to guard the civil rights of people with disabilities by empowering them and others to live as they choose. Visit them for information on advocacy, community integration, independent living skills, information and referral, and peer mentoring.
NC Independent Living Services: Independent Living Services assists individuals with disabilities in achieving independence by providing services that enable these individuals to live and function in the homes and communities of their choice. Services include: Independent living skills training, Home and vehicle modifications, Peer counseling and advocacy, adaptive aids, prosthetics, orthotics, Recreational therapy, leisure activities.

South Carolina Resources

Disability Action Center: The DAC is a nonprofit, consumer controlled Center for Independent Living that provides an array of services to people of all ages with all types of disabilities in 23 counties in SC. The DAC’s programs and services provide knowledge and tools to assist people with disabilities to reach their independent living goals.
Protection & Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc.: PANDASC is an independent, statewide, non-profit corporation that protects and advances the legal rights of people with disabilities.

Stalls Medical, Inc.: For more information about purchasing or repairing durable medical equipment contact the Raleigh office at 1-800-627-0732 or (919) 233-0732 or the Greenville office at 1-800-552-9579 or (252) 758-8892.
To borrow equipment for short-term use, please contact the chapter at 1-800 FIGHT MS.

Department of Transportation: Divisions include: DMV, Public Transportation, Rail and Ferry System, Aviation, Highways, Bicycles and Pedestrians. NC Department of Transportation can be reached at: 1-877-DOT-4YOU. Request form for handicapped placard at: http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/forms

NC Department of Travel and Tourism: State tourism website that provides information on accommodations, dining and activities. Also provides information about accessible recreation. 1-800-VISIT NC

NC Division of Services for the Blind: Provides services for those who are blind or visually impaired. Services include: Employment services, medical eye program, financial assistance, assistive technology, etc.