Author: Virginia Knowlton Marcus

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Denos su opinión sobre las metas de DRNC para 2026

June 27, 2025

In English Cada año, Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC, por sus siglas en inglés) invita a pers…

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Renew NC: Helping North Carolina Families Rebuild Their Homes

June 27, 2025

Program Overview Renew NC is a program that helps people in North Carolina fix or rebuild their home…

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Hot Weather Safety Tips

June 27, 2025

Hot weather poses serious health risks, especially for individuals with disabilities, older adults,…

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Objetivos de abogacía para 2026

June 18, 2025

Qué son las Metas Las personas con impedimentos enfrentan una gran necesidad de asistencia legal. DR…

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Give Feedback on DRNC’s 2026 Targets

June 17, 2025

Each year, Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) asks people with disabilities, their families, an…

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DRNC’s 2026 Advocacy Targets

June 17, 2025

What are Targets People with disabilities have a great need for legal assistance. Disability Rights…

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Resources for housing and independent living for people with IDD in North Carolina from HOPE NC.

June 5, 2025

Are you looking for affordable housing or independent living for someone with IDD in North Carolina?…

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NC’s Involuntary Commitment Process Overused, Misused, Harmful

May 27, 2025

Calls for Urgent Change in Public Report that Follows Year-long Investigation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…

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Executive Summary: Involuntary Commitment in NC: Overused, Misused, and Harmful

May 26, 2025

An Urgent Call for Change Note: This report details traumatic and disturbing experiences of people s…

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