NORTH CAROLINA ADULT RESOURCES
Compiled by NCAT/Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

NC Assistive Technology Program (NCATP)
Provides assistive technology (AT) services to people of all ages.
919-850-3500 (voice/TTY) www.ncatp.org

NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVR)
Services to people with physical or mental disabilities, including job coaching and placement, transportation, and personal assistance.
919-855-3500 (voice/TTY) http://dvr.dhhs.state.nc.us/

Independent Living Services (IL) part of DVR
Promote independence for persons with disabilities, including home and vehicle modifications, assistive technology needs, and independent living skills
919-715-0543 (voice/TTY)  http://dvr.dhhs.state.nc.us/DVR/IL/ilhome.htm

NC Division of Services for the Blind (DSB)
Services to people with visual impairments, including education, rehabilitation, eye care, assistive technology needs
919-733-9822 (voice/TTY) http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dsb/

NC Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Public library that circulates books and magazines for people who have visual or physical disabilities
1-888-388-2460 http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/lbph/lbph.htm

NC Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Services to people with hearing impairments, including interpreter services,
advocacy, access to AT and coordination of services
919-874-2212 (voice/TTY) 1-800-851-6099 http://dsdhh.dhhs.state.nc.us/

Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program (TEDP)
Provides specialized equipment (telephones, Captel phones, hearing aids, weather alerts) at no charge to financially qualifying residents of NC who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, or speech impaired
919-874-2212 (voice/TTY)1-800-851-6099
http://dsdhh.dhhs.state.nc.us/division/tanc/tedp.html

NC Division of Aging and Adult Services
Various services for older adults
919-733-3983 (voice/TTY) http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/aging/

NC Division of Public Health
Information on health promotion and disease prevention, chronic disease and injury, arthritis, and osteoporosis
919-707-5200 (voice/TTY) www.ncpublichealth.com

NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Substance Abuse
Information and resources
919-733-7011 http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/mhddsas/

NC Division of Social Services
Social services for adults and their families
919-733-3055 http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dss/

Center for Universal Design NC State University
Services and information for making environments more usable and accessible for people of all ages and abilities
919-515-8545 www.design.ncsu.edu/cud

Client Assistance program (CAP)
Assistance in understanding and using rehabilitation services
1-800-215-7227 http://dvr.dhhs.state.nc.us/dvr/cap/caphome.htm

CARE-LINE
Information and referral on human service agencies in government, non-profit agencies and support groups
1-800-662-7030 http://www.nccareline.org/

Protection and Advocacy
Statewide protection and advocacy program provided by Carolina Legal Assistance
1-800-821-6922 www.cladisabilitylaw.org

Medicaid
Contact Care-Line 1-800-662-7030 http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dma/

Medicare
1-800-633-4227 http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dma/

Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213(Voice) 1-800-325-0778 (TTY) http://www.ssa.gov

Veterans Affairs Programs
1-800-827-1000 http://www.doa.state.nc.us/doa/vets/va.htm

Workers Compensation – Industrial Commission
919-807-2500 http://www.comp.state.nc.us

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