Welcome to NCARF

Useful resources for core competencies required by CAP MR/DD standards

Guide to Understanding Developmental Disabilities from the NC Council on Developmental Disabilities

Disability Etiquette – Tips on Interacting with People with Disabilities by Judy Cohen

At NCARF we Create Employment Solutions

The North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (NCARF) is a professional organization dedicated to assisting its member community rehabilitation programs in the provision of services to individuals with disabilities. NCARF is composed of members representing forty-one of North Carolina's community rehabilitation programs. Functioning as the unified voice of community-based rehabilitation programs, NCARF is dedicated to ensuring that citizens of North Carolina are aware of the services provided by its members.

Community rehabilitation programs are a unique combination of a vocational rehabilitation programs, a job placement agency and a business. The rehabilitation service and job placement for individuals with disabilities aspect is inherent in the purposes for which each facility exists. Yet, all of our members provide goods and/or services as part of the business community.
Some information and statistics about NCARF Members include:

A Recent Survey Showed NCARF:

Members served 9,456 citizens of North Carolina with disabilities.
Members employed 8,041 staff.
Members competitively placed thousands into jobs through Supported Employment.
Members' economic impact included:

$50,573,307 for Goods and Services
$95,505,031 for an employee payrolls
$5,764,684 for capital improvements.

$151,843,023 Total Economic Impact on North Carolina

Many members are nationally and professionally accredited and certified:

ISO 9000
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