Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities
Disability Inclusive Employers
We value our employer partnerships and want to recognize the efforts of businesses in North Carolina businesses to hire and retain talented workers with disabilities.
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Services for Employers
Employers that partner with the Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities benefit from no-cost services and resources that increase workplace productivity, safety and the bottom line.
Learn more about how our job-ready talent can help you grow your business.
Services for Jobseekers
If you have a disability and want to find a job, keep working or advance professionally, we can help you chart your path to a career with a future in NC.
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Governor signs “Employment First” order
Governor Roy Cooper signed an executive order directing state government to become a leader in recruiting and creating an inclusive job climate for workers with disabilities.
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Competitive Grant Funding for Pre-Employment Transition Services
EIPD and Services for the Blind will award up to $16 million to qualified applicants who provide Pre-Employment Transition Services to expose students with disabilities to self-advocacy, post-secondary training and employment skills.
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Questions about Service Animals?
A Service Animal is any dog or miniature horse that is trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. Click here to learn more about service animals in North Carolina.
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Assistive Technology
The Assistive Technology Program provides our customers with access to devices that can increase, improve or help maintain functional capabilities.
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Each year, we help thousands of people overcome disability-related barriers and achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in their community. In collaboration with each client, we help assess skills, interests and abilities and choose a goal for competitive employment or independence. Based on the client’s needs, we create a customized plan of services and supports to help them achieve that goal. If a disability or chronic medical condition is a barrier to achieving your goals, we can help! We deliver services statewide through our network of more than 70 local EIPD offices. Learn more using the links below or find an EIPD office near you.
Assistant Secretary for Employment and Inclusion: Chris Egan
Director: Kathie B. Smith
Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities Assistance
Client Assistance Program
Community Rehabilitation Services
Disability Awareness Training
Disability Inclusive Employers
EIPD Internship Application
Independent Living for People with Disabilities
Jobseeker Services
Jobseeker Toolkit
NC Assistive Technology Program
NC Rehabilitation Council Annual Reports
NC Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment Initiative
Service Animals for People with Disabilities
The Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities Annual Reports
The Division of Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities Services for Employers
WorkSource East
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Contact Us
Mailing Address
2801 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699 - 2801
Telephone
Call your closest regional office with questions and concerns about EIPD services:
Western NC: 828-608-5690
Central NC: 919-579-5100
Eastern NC: 252-355-9010
State Administrative Office: 919-855-3500
Toll Free: 1-800-689-9090
Videophone: 919-324-1500
TTY: 919-855-3579
You can also send questions and concerns via our online form:
EIPD Information Request Form
Find your local office:
Division of Employment and Independence Local Offices