Last week, DRNC made a statement denouncing police brutality and affirming Black Lives Matter. We wanted to follow up with some ideas for how you can join us in fighting against racism and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. We
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NC Equal Justice Alliance Statement on the Murder of George Floyd and Call to Action for Racial Justice
COVID-19 in Facilities
COVID-19 in Facilities DRNC is working to make sure that people with disabilities who live in facilities* stay safe and that their rights are protected during the COVID-19 crisis. We are using phone, email and video calls to connect with
Complaint concerning the NC Protocol for Allocating Scarce Inpatient Critical Care Resources in a Pandemic
Disability Rights NC files complaint concerning State’s Protocol on Scarce Inpatient Critical Care Resources You may have seen stories in the news recently about discrimination in health care. People with disabilities are being put at the back of the line
Reasonable Accommodations to Hospital Restricted Visitor Policies
Reasonable Accommodations to Hospital Restricted Visitor Policies The COVID-19 crisis has prompted hospitals to change some of their policies and practices. For instance, to limit the spread of COVID-19, many healthcare facilities in North Carolina have restricted visitor access. However,
Social Security beneficiaries’ rights to stimulus money
Social Security beneficiaries’ rights to stimulus money Disability Rights North Carolina sent a letter to the NC Department of Health and Human Services requesting they provide urgent direction to all licensed residential providers serving Social Security Administration (SSA) beneficiaries with
Cases and Reports
Reports Disaster Florence Report: DRNC Report: The Storm after the Storm Work Report: NC Employment Services are Failing People with Disabilities Moving Into the Economic Mainstream Suicide in Jails: UPDATE: Suicides in NC Jails October 2019 Suicides in NC Jails
COVID-19 in prisons and jails
Advocacy work during COVID-19: May 1, 2020 Judge Wants More Info on North Carolina Prison Conditions U.S. News & World Report See more news _______ Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Lawsuit DRNC Statements on overcrowding in prisons and jails, and
Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Lawsuit
Civil Rights Groups File Emergency Lawsuit to Demand Governor, State Officials Protect Incarcerated People from COVID-19 The ACLU of North Carolina, Disability Rights North Carolina, Emancipate NC, Forward Justice, and the National Juvenile Justice Network filed a lawsuit today seeking emergency action
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