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Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) is the federally designated protection and advocacy organization for the State of North Carolina. We are also a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

EIN: 56-1243369

Disability Rights North Carolina
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Raleigh, NC 27607

Local: 919-856-2195
Toll Free (within NC): 1-877-235-4210
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