Employment and Independence for People with Disabilities
Access to good jobs for all.
EIPD helps people with disabilities achieve their goals for competitive employment and more independent living in communities statewide.
What We Do
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 Community Access: Chris Egan
Director: Kathie B. Smith
Get Answers to your Questions
EIPD offers a wide range of services that are customized to the needs of each client. For information about EIPD programs and services, explore frequently asked questions, send us an information request, or connect with your local office to speak to an expert in your community.
Get Involved
We value input from people who have lived experience with disability. If you are a self-advocate, family member, employer or service provider and want to improve North Carolina’s vocational rehabilitation system, we invite you to get involved today.
More Resources
We are committed to improving outcomes for EIPD stakeholders by developing innovative services and policies, deploying new resources and technology and expanding our network of providers and partnerships.
Contact
Mailing Address
2801 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2801
Telephone
Call your closest regional office with questions 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
Find your local office
Send questions and concerns via our EIPD Information Request Form