Exceptional Children's Assistance Center

ECAC is a statewide, private nonprofit parent organization committed to improving the lives and education of ALL children, through a special emphasis on children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. ECAC has always been committed to families of children with disabilities. We fulfill this commitment by providing information, education, outreach and support to and for families across the state of NC. ECAC supports families navigating early intervention, special education and the transition to adulthood. We help families and youth to know their rights, and to use their voice. We provide information, support, training and resources to assist families caring for children with special needs from birth to age 26, as well as the educators and professionals who serve them. We also support young adults with disabilities in becoming self-advocates and leaders. ECAC is the state’s designated Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) and receives funding from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs. ALL of our services to families are at no cost. ECAC partners with multiple agencies that have a shared desire to improve outcomes for children with disabilities. These partnerships include: The North Carolina DeafBlind Project The North Carolina Infant Toddler Program The North Carolina State Improvement Project (NCSIP) LENS NC - Learning for Equity: A Network for Solutions