LIFESPAN empowers children and adults with disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment opportunities to live, work, and play in their communities.
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The mission of the Charlotte Speech and Hearing Center is to provide access to superior speech-language and hearing services that empower and transform lives. We work to ensure that everyone has... Learn more »
We combine movement instruction with educational & medical expertise, creating new techniques to teach children with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.
Allegro teaches more than 800... Learn more »
Did you know that no one has the right to an attorney in civil legal matters and those who cannot afford representation are forced to navigate a complicated legal system alone even when basic human... Learn more »
Special Olympics North Carolina offers year-round sports training and competition for nearly 40,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. These athletes inspire greatness through their... Learn more »
Shining Hope Farms is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to enable children and adults to reach their full potential through the use of equine assisted activities and therapies. We currently... Learn more »
UMAR's mission is to promote community inclusion, independence and growth for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, employment and cultural enrichment... Learn more »
Founded and based in Charlotte, Socialserve is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that connects people to housing and provides supportive, second chance employment. Our vision is a world with equal access to... Learn more »
InReach provides innovative housing, employment, community services and emergency financial assistance to support people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities and their families.... Learn more »
The mission of Make An Impact Foundation is to promote the education and well-being of children. We identify children in severe need (homeless, poverty, etc.) as well as those with learning needs,... Learn more »
A nonprofit thrift boutique that employs young adults with special needs (or, as we like to say, special talents). #Zthepotential
Note: Merkos Linyonei Chinuch Lubavitch of North Carolina is DBA ZABS... Learn more »
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all people with Down syndrome by empowering individuals, families & professionals with information & support through education, social... Learn more »
Purple Heart Homes assists Service-Connected Disabled Veterans with the necessary steps to purchase a home or renovate their current home so they can live with the dignity and independence they... Learn more »
Nevins, Inc. aims to improve our society and workplace culture through community-based integration and employment of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are dedicated to the... Learn more »
The Exceptional Foundation of Charlotte is a non-profit organization where individuals ages 14 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities meet to enjoy social and recreational... Learn more »
Our mission is to provide compassionate, dependable care and opportunities for high-quality living to those with intellectual developmental disabilities and delicate medical conditions through... Learn more »
We use horses and the love of volunteers to transform lives. Therapeutic horseback riding, outdoor adventures and summer camp programs empower children and adults with special needs to do things they... Learn more »
Sharing the message of unconditional love, Honor Service Dogs Inc. provides extraordinary golden retrievers to veterans, special needs individuals, those involved in therapy work and other service... Learn more »
Best Buddies North Carolina is dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We opened in Charlotte in January 2017... Learn more »
Our vision is to see young adults with cognitive disabilities and autism who are ready to enter the work force, live independently and lead self-determined lives. There are more children than you... Learn more »
