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Summer 2023 Law Interns
- June 20, 2023
Disability Rights North Carolina is excited to welcome our 2023 summer intern class! The interns are…
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Information about DRNC’s Motion to Modify Admission Cessation Date
- May 30, 2023
On May 30, 2023, DRNC filed a Motion to Modify a narrow provision in a judge’s November 2, 2022, rul…
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2023 Disability Advocacy Conference Recap
- May 22, 2023
Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) was thrilled with the reception and attendance at our annual…
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Plenary Interview at the 2023 Disability Advocacy Conference
- May 13, 2023
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Have You Stayed in a PRTF?
- April 18, 2023
We want to hear from you. Share your stories and help us advocate for kids who are sent away to PRTF…
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Changes to Segregated Employment in NC
- April 5, 2023
NC agrees to end segregated employment services for people with I/DD and instead support competitive…
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Update on Sam R Case. Read DRNC’s Response to NC’s Motion to Stay.
- February 3, 2023
PUBLISHED January 20, 2023 On November 2, 2022, the Court in Samantha R. issued an Order requiring t…
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Important New Report on Ending Solitary Confinement Throughout the United States
- January 26, 2023
An important report from Unlock the Box was released on January 24, 2023. BANNING TORTURE: Legislat…
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Update on Samantha R. Case
- December 13, 2022
PUBLISHED December 13, 2022 On November 2, 2022, the Court in Samantha R. issued an Order requiring…
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NC Jail Deaths Follow Failed Jail Inspections, Weak Enforcement
- December 8, 2022
Disability Rights NC Uncovers Dire Need for Reforms to Jail Regulation System For Immediate Release…