Able To Serve

Disability Services And Support Organization

Garner, NC

Able To Serve provides a day program focused on equipping adults with disabilities to serve others and connect in their communities.

  • adults with disabilities seeking independence and community engagement

Hilltop Home

Disability Services And Support Organization

Raleigh, NC

Hilltop Home provides 24/7 nursing care and has been dedicated to serving children with severe developmental disabilities for over 60 years.

  • children with severe to profound developmental disabilities
  • medically fragile children requiring continuous nursing care

North Carolina Reading Service

Disability Services And Support Organization

Raleigh, NC

They have been operating for 40 years and provide 24/7 access to news and information for the blind and print-impaired community.

  • individuals seeking news access for the blind
  • print-impaired individuals needing regular updates on local events

Residential Support Services

Disability Services And Support Organization

Raleigh, NC

Residential Support Services of Wake County operates three licensed group homes and has been serving since 1974.

  • developmentally disabled adults seeking community living
  • individuals needing supportive living services

Community Alternatives - Raleigh, NC

Disability Services And Support Organization

Raleigh, NC

Community Alternatives provides person-centered services for individuals with developmental disabilities and is CARF accredited.

  • individuals needing assistance with daily living due to disabilities
  • those seeking specialized services for traumatic brain injuries

NC Council on Developmental Disabilities

Disability Services And Support Organization

Raleigh, NC

The NC Council on Developmental Disabilities supports over 200,000 individuals with I/DD through advocacy and community living initiatives in North Carolina.

  • advocacy support for individuals with I/DD
  • community living resources in North Carolina

Disability Services And Support Organization in nearby counties

FAQ

What is the NC Innovations Waiver and who qualifies?

The Innovations Waiver is a Medicaid-funded program for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities who require an Intermediate Care Facility level of care but wish to receive services in the community. Eligibility is determined through your Local Management Entity (LME) and requires both clinical and financial criteria.

What's the difference between an ICF and a group home?

An Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) is a licensed residential setting providing active treatment and nursing care for individuals with developmental disabilities, often for medically fragile residents. Group homes under supportive living services provide supervised community living with assistance for daily activities but typically do not include continuous skilled nursing.

Are there disability day programs in Wake County for adults?

Yes. Able To Serve in Garner offers a structured day program focused on life skills development and community service projects for adults with disabilities. Community Alternatives also operates licensed day programs alongside its residential services.

What disability services exist for individuals with traumatic brain injuries in Wake County?

Community Alternatives offers specialized TBI services as part of its service array, including support within group home and day program settings, and is CARF-accredited.

Where can I find advocacy or planning resources for a family member with I/DD?

The NC Council on Developmental Disabilities, housed under NC DHHS, provides advocacy, benefits counseling, and community living resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It does not provide direct medical or residential care.