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North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Facilities

Stronger providers. Better outcomes for North Carolinians with disabilities.

The statewide network of community rehabilitation programs, supported employment vendors, Innovations Waiver providers, and residential providers.

31member agencies
81counties served by members
2conferences a year
1lobbyist at the General Assembly
ABOUT NCARF

Built by providers, for providers.

NCARF connects and supports the agencies that serve North Carolinians with disabilities.

OUR MISSION

To strengthen and support providers through collaboration, advocacy, training, and networking, ensuring effective services and impactful system transformation.

Community rehabilitation programs

Supported employment vendors

Innovations Waiver providers

Residential providers

What membership gets you

A network of peers

Two statewide conferences a year with agencies doing the same work.

Training for your whole staff

Member rates at both conferences for everyone at your agency.

A say in NCARF

Join a committee or run for the board.

Legislative representation

A lobbyist at the General Assembly and regular legislative calls for members.

MEMBERSHIP

There is strength in numbers.

Membership year: July 1 to June 30

Agency

For provider agencies. Member rates for all staff.

$750

Individual

For individuals. Member conference rates.

$150

Consumer, student, retiree

For people who receive services, students, and retirees. Member conference rates.

$50

Ready to join?

Download the application and send it to ncarfinfo@gmail.com.

Download the application (PDF)
WHERE OUR MEMBERS WORK

Members serve 81 of North Carolina's 100 counties.

2026–27 membership year. Listing out of date? Email us.
RockinghamFranklinRandolphYadkinAlexanderOnslowOrangeCabarrusIredellStokesGuilfordPersonVanceLenoirClevelandTransylvaniaCravenEdgecombeCaldwellPittJonesForsythWayneBladenPolkMitchellCurrituckLincolnHaywoodDurhamGreeneJohnstonNew HanoverChathamRichmondScotlandDavidsonAnsonRutherfordYanceySwainHertfordCumberlandWilkesSampsonPamlicoWashingtonMooreRobesonSurryCarteretAlleghanyHarnettHokePerquimansGranvilleHydeWataugaMaconClayChowanGatesPasquotankGrahamCherokeeBrunswickHalifaxJacksonWarrenNorthamptonAsheBuncombeBurkeMcDowellColumbusCaswellHendersonGastonTyrrellDavieAveryPenderCatawbaMecklenburgNashMadisonStanlyDareWilsonDuplinMartinWakeLeeBertieRowanAlamanceMontgomeryUnionCamdenBeaufortWESTERN REGIONCENTRAL REGIONEASTERN REGION

Map of North Carolina divided into the three EIPD regions, Western, Central, and Eastern, with the 81 counties served by NCARF members shaded by region. Counties without a member yet: Brunswick, Cabarrus, Camden, Chowan, Columbus, Currituck, Dare, Davie, Gates, Iredell, Jones, Mecklenburg, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Rowan, Scotland, and Stanly. The full list of member organizations and counties follows the map.

Hover or tap a county to see its members.

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Member organizations (30)
CONFERENCES · SPRING AT THE BEACH, FALL IN THE MOUNTAINS

Spring 2027 Conference

Three days at the beach with providers from across the state.

WHENApril 28–30, 2027
WHERECourtyard by Marriott, Carolina Beach
MEMBER RATE$295
PRE-SESSIONSApr. 27 PM to Apr. 28 AM

Schedule at a glance

DAY 0 · TUESDAY, APRIL 27

Pre-sessions

Optional pre-conference sessions, Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning.

DAY 1 · WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28

Check-in and keynote

Pre-sessions wrap up in the morning. Afternoon check-in and opening keynote.

DAY 2 · THURSDAY, APRIL 29

Full day of sessions

Sessions all day. Lunch is on your own.

DAY 3 · FRIDAY, APRIL 30

Final sessions

Final sessions, then adjourn.

Registration

REGISTRATION MEMBER NON-MEMBER
Full conference$295$345
Registration coming soon Day 0 pre-sessions are registered separately.

Need an accommodation?

Email us before the conference and we will work with you.

SAVE THE DATENCARF Fall 2027 Conference · September 1–3 · Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park
Registration opens July 2027
SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS

Reach providers from across the state.

GOLD SPONSOR$1,500
  • Exhibit table, assigned first
  • One complimentary registration
  • Friday breakfast sponsor, recognized from the podium
  • Year-round logo and link on this website
  • Attendee email list on request
SILVER SPONSOR$1,000
  • Exhibit table
  • Sponsor of one break, recognized at that break
  • Attendee email list on request
STANDARD EXHIBITOR$500
  • Exhibit table
Every level includes:marketing materials in conference bags · a color ad in the digital program, shown on screen before sessions · listing on event announcements and signage · recognition in pre- and post-conference emails · breakfast and snacks
To sponsor or exhibit, email ncarfinfo@gmail.com.

Board of directors

2026–2028 term

Executive board

PRESIDENTAmy MillerOE Enterprises
PRESIDENT-ELECTTaylor KirksJohnston County Industries
PAST PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY/TREASURERMichael MaybeeWatauga Opportunities

Regional vice presidents

EASTERN REGIONMargaret SharpeTri-County Industries
CENTRAL REGIONAmanda DossPerson Industries
WESTERN REGIONAndrew TyeFoothills Industries

Regional vice presidents elect

EASTERN REGIONJoni TysonDiversified Opportunities
CENTRAL REGIONKara CodyThe Workshop of Davidson
WESTERN REGIONJoe RigdonWestBridge Vocational

Members at large

MEMBER AT LARGEChristina BellEastern Carolina Vocational Center
MEMBER AT LARGEShawn PoeChatham Trades

Get in touch.

Questions about membership, conferences, or sponsorship? Email us.

Email ncarfinfo@gmail.com Mail: NCARF, PO Box 1658, Boone, NC 28607

Looking for services for yourself or a family member?

NCARF doesn't provide services directly. Contact a member agency near you or EIPD.

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