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Supporting Local Organizations That Make a Difference for Special Needs Families


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At Clarity Legal Group®, we’re honored to work with families navigating the complex world of special needs planning. We understand how deeply personal this journey is, and how critical it is to ensure that loved ones with special needs are supported for a lifetime.

Our work goes beyond drafting Special Needs Trusts. At Clarity Legal Group, we guide families through the process of creating a comprehensive plan for their loved one with Special Needs… tailored to them and their particular situation. Our highly tailored special needs planning allows parents and guardians to provide future financial support without affecting eligibility for government benefits. We also help structure gifts, inheritances, and long-term care planning in ways that are thoughtful, legal, and sustainable.

Special Needs Planning in North Carolina: A Community Effort

This season, as many of us reflect on the year and consider where to give back, we want to shine a light on five local organizations doing life-changing work in our community. We’re proud to support them. We invite you to learn more and consider including them in your year-end giving.

B3: Building Belonging

Website: https://b3nc.org/

B3, which started with coffee, has expanded its mission to create community and belonging for people of all abilities. Through its Clubhouse, inclusive employment, and leadership opportunities, B3 empowers individuals with disabilities to be seen and celebrated.

Triangle Disability & Autism Services: A Lifeline for Families

Website: https://triangledisability.org/

TDAS has served individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 65 years. From supported employment and community living to autism-focused programs, they help individuals build fuller, more independent lives.

Extraordinary Ventures: Meaningful Work, Real Impact

Website: https://extraordinaryventures.org/

This Chapel Hill-based nonprofit creates businesses that employ adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. From laundry and event services to dog walking and candle-making, Extraordinary Ventures offers real, paid employment in an environment that supports individual strengths.

Able to Serve: Empowering Adults with Disabilities

Website: https://www.abletoserve.org/

Able to Serve helps adults with disabilities discover their potential and use their abilities to serve others. Through life skills education, service projects, and social connection, participants grow in independence and contribute meaningfully to their communities in Johnston County and beyond.

NC Down Syndrome Alliance: Advocacy and Empowerment

Website: https://www.ncdsalliance.org/

Serving families across North Carolina, the Alliance promotes awareness, acceptance, and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome. They provide valuable resources, education, and community-building opportunities to support individuals and the people who love them.

Taking the Next Steps… in Community

Each of these organizations is a vital part of our community in Chapel Hill and across the Triangle. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to donate before year’s end, we hope you’ll consider one of these worthy nonprofits. Even a small gift can make a big difference.

As you plan for the future of your family, we’re here to help. Whether you need to update an existing plan or create one for the first time, we’re ready to support you with clarity and care.

Contact us at 919-484-0012 or click here to schedule a consultation.


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