Susan McLean, Author at DRNC

The work of our Public Policy team, touches the lives of all disabled North Carolinians. By actively engaging in policy and…

Posted in Jul 2022

Today’s feature is about the “do-it-yourself” power of self-advocacy and “how-to” strategies.

Posted in Jul 2022

July 26th 2022, we celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), landmark legislation that…

Posted in Jul 2022

DRNC develops lawsuits that have the potential to change policies and state laws to improve the lives of many people with…

Posted in Jul 2022

DRNC advocates for the rights of disabled people before, during, and after a state declared disaster/pandemic.

Posted in Jul 2022

People with disabilities have the same right to and desire for self-determination as everyone else.

Posted in Jul 2022

Today, nearly 40 percent of incarcerated people report having a disability. DRNC’s Criminal Justice team identifies and…

Posted in Jul 2022

In 1973, national television news reports shocked the country with horrifying video that captured disabled children…

Posted in Jul 2022

People with disabilities face many barriers to finding work, keeping their jobs, or getting better jobs. Some are unfairly…

Posted in Jul 2022

Susan McLean