2020 Access the Vote NC Summer Internship Disability Rights NC is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the first annual Access the Vote NC paid summer internship. Applications are open to college students enrolled in a
Author: Meredith Huml
Proposed Rules for Assistance Animals on Flights
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing new rules for flying with assistance animals. Some of these rules include: Size restrictions– Airlines may require the animal to be able to fit within its handler’s footspace on the plane. This excludes many of the larger breeds
Success Stories: Ashley
Ashley never had a chance to be independent. Due to her disabilities, Ashley’s grandmother petitioned for guardianship as soon as she turned 18. She believed that Ashley couldn’t take care of herself. After her grandmother passed away, Ashley’s aunt took
Access the Vote NC Summer Internship
2020 Access the Vote NC Summer Internship Disability Rights NC is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the first annual Access the Vote NC paid summer internship. Applications are open to college students enrolled in a
Service Needs Questionnaire for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors in North Carolina
Disability Rights NC needs your help to identify gaps in services for people with a Traumatic Brain Injury living in North Carolina. Traumatic brain injury, or TBI for short, is an injury to the brain that happened sometime after birth,
Disaster Preparation: Know Who to Contact
NC Emergency Management: The local emergency manager has the responsibility for coordinating emergency management programs and activities, including managing resources before, during, and after a major emergency or disaster. They can assist with transportation if a person needs transportation to
2020 Census
The 2020 Census is fast approaching! This year’s census will serve as America’s 24th decennial census and its results will impact everyone living in the United States for the next 10 years. Did you know that funding for federal programs
Letter to the Editor: DRNC on the Housing Crisis for People with Disabilities
The N&O touched on an urgent issue in “NC families struggle to find housing for adults with disabilities” (Dec. 27). These families are caught in a system that is failing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. North Carolina has been
Winter Preparedness Tips for People with Disabilities
People with disabilities may want to take extra care during the cold weather season. Some disabling conditions may limit sensory abilities and the ability to maintain body heat, so be particularly vigilant about staying warm when you are out in
Job Opening- Education Team Staff Attorney
CAREER OPPORTUNITY Staff Attorney – Education Team Juvenile Justice and Race Equity Focus Agency Description: Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is the only organization that provides free legal advocacy services to people with all types of disabilities,