Disability Groups Demand Access to NC’s Inaccessible Absentee Voting

Lawsuit Filed Today in Federal Court July 27, 2020 – Raleigh, NC – Today, disability organizations filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina State Board of Elections (“NCSBOE”) for excluding North Carolinians with disabilities from their Absentee Voting program. The

Week of July 27, 2020

The CDC recently released a Covid-19 Toolkit for people with disabilities. This includes guidance around the needs of adults, children and youth with disabilities and/or special healthcare needs.

Celebrating the ADA’s 30th Anniversary

July 26 marks the 30 year anniversary since the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) passage into law. Learn more about the ADA, and explore some of the local and online events celebrating this anniversary. The story of the ADA Signing

home burned down to the foundation, brick stairs and debris are all that remains

Sadie Gets a New Home

For years, Sadie and her grandson John lived in a home that was severely damaged by hurricanes Matthew and Florence. Rain would pour into Sadie’s home during storms, and her well pump was broken. Then, last December, things got worse.

The ADA’s 30th Anniversary

A statement from our Chief Executive Officer On July 26, 2020, our nation celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark legislation has been hailed as the “Emancipation Proclamation” for disabled Americans. The ADA has

Accessing Special Education during COVID-19

Your child’s rights during school closures Is my child still entitled to special education during school closures? Yes. The laws protecting the rights of special education students still apply during this time. School districts must provide a free, appropriate

Week of July 13

Updates and Resources Understanding Trauma in Disaster Shelter Settings July 14 and 16 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Please join us to learn more about trauma-informed approaches in shelter settings, presented by nationally recognized trauma expert, Dr. Kelly Graves.

Week of July 6

Updates and Resources ASL Videos providing resources and information on COVID-19: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/services-deaf-and-hard-hearing/covid-19-resources-and-information The ADA responds to mandated face masks. This gives examples of accommodations/modifications to face mask policies: http://www.adasoutheast.org/ada/publications/legal/ada-and-face-mask-policies.php#examplesRM HHS Initiatives to Address the Disparate Impact of COVID-19 on African

Comment on DRNC’s PAIMI Services

Resumen de las metas para 2021

Lo que necesita saber sobre las metas de promoción En este breve resumen, se describe cada una de las metas de promoción propuestas por Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) y se explica por qué son importantes. Garantizar que las

Month: July 2020

Month: July 2020

Disability Groups Demand Access to NC’s Inaccessible Absentee Voting

Week of July 27, 2020

Celebrating the ADA’s 30th Anniversary

Sadie Gets a New Home

The ADA’s 30th Anniversary

Accessing Special Education during COVID-19

Week of July 13

Week of July 6

Comment on DRNC’s PAIMI Services

Resumen de las metas para 2021

Introduction

Month: July 2020