2010 COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE - Orange County

DISABILITIES – PHYSICAL AND SENSORY
GENERAL
Alliance of Disability Advocates – Center for Independent Living
Telephone: (919) 833-1117 (Voice/TTY) • Fax: (919) 833-1171
401 Oberlin Rd., Suite 103, Raleigh, NC 27605
Email: alliance@alliancecil.org
Website: www.alliancecil.org
Offers individual and systems advocacy, information and referral, independent living skills
training, peer mentoring and support, and community inclusion.
North Carolina Assistive Technology Program (NCATP)
NC Dept. of Health and Human Services – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Telephone: (919) 850-2787 • Fax: (919) 850-2792
1110 Navaho Dr., Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27609-7322
Website: ncatp.org
State and federally funded program provides assistive technology services to people of all
ages and abilities. Has adaptive equipment for demonstrations and short term loan. Some
services have a fee.
North Carolina Independent Living Program
Telephone: (919) 560-6815 or (888) 666-4916
4312 Western Park Pl., Durham, NC 27705
Website: dvr.dhhs.state.nc.us
Provides adaptive equipment, guidance and counseling, and rehabilitative engineering for
housing and vehicle modifications. People must meet financial guidelines and have a severe
physical disability.
North Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation
Telephone: (919) 969-7350 • Fax: (919) 969-7349
548 Smith Level Rd., Carrboro, NC 27510
Helps people with a disability re-enter the work force.
May provide financial help for people who want to return to school.
Orange County Department on Aging
Telephone: (919) 968-2087 • Fax: (919) 968-2017
2551 Homestead Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516
A licensed occupational therapist (OTR/L) is available for consultations on home safety/
modifications. Donations accepted.
Orange County Department on Aging 37 www.orangecountync.gov