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America’s P&A System and the Importance of Disability Rights
One in three people in North Carolina has at least one disability. Disabled people are among the largest population groups in NC and the US, including people of all socio-economic statuses, ages, races, and genders. Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) is the only organization exclusively dedicated to advancing and defending the rights of North Carolinians with all types of disabilities, of all ages, throughout our state.
What is a P&A?
Learn how DRNC got started and powerful story that caused Congress to mandate the protection and advocacy system in the US.
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DRNC’s teams work on many disability rights issues, including housing, education and community access.
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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.
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