disAbility Resource Center

09/23/2025

This week’s Community Partner Spotlight is shining on….Help Hub!

09/22/2025

🌟 We’re excited to host an AccessAbility Connection info session in Onslow County!

dRC invites you to connect, learn, and discover resources that support independence and everyday living for people with disabilities. Whether you’re looking for life skills, peer connections, or advocacy support, we’re here for you.

📍 Onslow County Public Library – Jacksonville Branch, 58 E Doris Ave, Jacksonville, NC
📅 Thursday, October 30, 2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/ws4g8dW5mB

09/22/2025

This week’s “meet the staff” is Madison- Resource and Development Coordinator!

09/18/2025

🤩 Disability Etiquette: General Respect

• Speak to the person, not their companion.
• Avoid "baby talk." Adults with disabilities are still adults.
• Don't assume someone needs help, ask first.
• Don't ask invasive medical questions.
• Mobility aids = personal space. Don't touch.

Who are we?
tinyurl.com/CFI-PPD-VCU

1 ON 1 SUPPORT | ALWAYS FREE

Find us on Instagram: center4familyinvolvement

The Center for Family Involvement is affiliated with: VCU School of Education Partnership for People with Disabilities Association of University Centers on Disabilities

09/16/2025

We are starting a new series: “dRC Deep Dive”

Bi-weekly we will be highlighting one of the services we provide in detail! We hope this series provides clarity, knowledge of dRC, as well as the ability to resonate with the services we provide!

This week, we are deep diving into: YOUTH TRANSITION!

If you ever have questions about the services we provide, or just simply want to say hi- we would love to hear from you! Leave a comment, send a message or shoot us an email at info@drc-cil.org

09/15/2025

🌟 Join us for the Peer Support Group Start-Up Meeting! 🌟

📅 October 14 | 🕐 1:00–2:30
📍 5041 New Centre Dr. #108, Wilmington, NC

This group is designed for individuals with disabilities, focusing on building independent living skills. Come connect, enjoy refreshments, and enter a raffle! 🎉

👉 Register here:
https://forms.office.com/r/1EXauYJhJS

09/15/2025

This weeks “Meet The Staff” member is Ashlei, dRC’s Executive Director!

09/11/2025

We hope you can take a moment to watch this powerful clip, and that it encourages you to THINK AGAIN💜

“There is ability in every disability”

REDEFINE THE FACE OF ABILITY and THINK AGAINTake a moment to watch this video. If it challenges even one outdated idea you’ve held about disability, you’re a...

09/10/2025

🥁 Down to Move – September Drum Circle 🥁
Join Coastal BUDS for a joyful, sensory-friendly Drum Circle at The Artworks on Saturday, September 13th! Instruments will be provided, and caregivers are welcome to participate.

Ages 12 & Under: 9:00–9:45 AM
Ages 13 & Up: 10:00–10:45 am
*If there are not enough sign-ups, groups will be combined into one group and will run from 9:00am to 10:00 am. Please help us keep having these programs!

Location: The Artworks: 200 Willard St.
Please make sure to RSVP by September 12th to save your spot!
https://forms.gle/p7CgbhJeNhTNw7vK9

09/10/2025

Our Community Partner Spotlight this week is Community CPR! Thank you for all you do for the community!