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Six steps to register to vote online
If you have a N.C. driver’s license or DMV-issued ID, you may now register to vote online. 1. Go to https://payments.ncdot.gov/ 2. Click on Continue to myNCDMV Services 3. Click on Continue as Guest 4. Scroll to Voter Registration Application
National Federation of the Blind Sues Duke University
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination Against Blind Students Raleigh, North Carolina (June 4, 2020): Duke University systematically discriminates against blind students and alumni in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act, according to a lawsuit
Suicide Rates in NC Jails at Record Highs
Suicide Rates in NC Jails at Record Highs but Sheriffs Block Reforms For Immediate Release 6/02/2020 Contact: Susan Pollitt: 919-856-2195 ext. 224, susan.pollitt@disabilityrightsnc.org or Luke Woollard: 919-856-2195 ext. 211, luke.woollard@disabilityrightsnc.org A report issued today by Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC)
Statement on the Murder of George Floyd
Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) condemns the ongoing criminalization of Black bodies. Race-based brutality must end. People with disabilities are found in every color, class, religion, gender expression and age. The fight for racial equality is our fight. George Floyd’s
Laila’s dog gets a ride
Ben is back in school
When Ben’s mom called DRNC, it seemed impossible to get him back in school, learning and making friends. Ben had just been placed on homebound by his school a second year in a row. He was middle school student with
Community Living during COVID-19
COVID-19 poses specific challenges to people with disabilities living in the community, whether they live independently, or with family or caregivers. Many people with disabilities rely on the support of others to live independently in their community. Social distancing from
New law keeps kids in juvenile court
A new North Carolina law, Raise the Age, keeps 16 and 17-year-old kids with disabilities in the juvenile court system where they have access to much-needed educational and behavioral resources. DRNC recently advocated to help non-violent 16 and 17-year-old offenders
