Disability Rights North Carolina
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Our Advocacy Work
DRNC’s teams work on many disability rights issues, including housing, education and community access.
A DRNC Impact Snapshot
One Year. Thousands Served. Countless Dollars Saved.
3222
requests for DRNC
services
3165
advocacy resources
distributed
2188
people received
education/trainings
Data reflects DRNC activity from October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025
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Who does DRNC help?
Our services are free of charge to all residents of NC with a disability. We can also provide information and technical assistance to family members and professionals advocating for North Carolinians with disabilities.
What can DRNC help me with?
- Live in the community of your choice
- Have equal access to services, employment, housing and education in that community
- Live an independent and integrated life
- Be free to make choices about how you live
- Be safe in your community (including prevention of abuse and neglect in institutions and facilities)
- Prepare for and recover from natural disasters
- Learn more about the issues our organization will be focusing on this coming year.
How can I get help?
To get help, please use our online intake form, or call us to make an appointment to speak with one of our attorneys.