Category: News & Events
Home Cleanup Hotline Now Open
Do you need help cleaning up after Tropical Storm Isaias? Crisis Cleanup, a free needs management service for disaster survivors, has launched a Home Cleanup Hotline for Tropical Storm Isaias. Survivors can call 844-965-1386 to be connected with volunteer groups.
Disability Groups Demand Access to NC’s Inaccessible Absentee Voting
Lawsuit Filed Today in Federal Court July 27, 2020 – Raleigh, NC – Today, disability organizations filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina State Board of Elections (“NCSBOE”) for excluding North Carolinians with disabilities from their Absentee Voting program. The
Human Resource Generalist Position
DRNC is seeking a human resources generalist part time (20 hour) / contract Agency Description: Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is NC’s designated Protection & Advocacy agency and the only organization exclusively dedicated to providing free
Celebrating the ADA’s 30th Anniversary
July 26 marks the 30 year anniversary since the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) passage into law. Learn more about the ADA, and explore some of the local and online events celebrating this anniversary. The story of the ADA Signing
Sadie Gets a New Home
For years, Sadie and her grandson John lived in a home that was severely damaged by hurricanes Matthew and Florence. Rain would pour into Sadie’s home during storms, and her well pump was broken. Then, last December, things got worse.
The ADA’s 30th Anniversary
A statement from our Chief Executive Officer On July 26, 2020, our nation celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This landmark legislation has been hailed as the “Emancipation Proclamation” for disabled Americans. The ADA has
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Resumen de las metas para 2021
Lo que necesita saber sobre las metas de promoción En este breve resumen, se describe cada una de las metas de promoción propuestas por Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) y se explica por qué son importantes. Garantizar que las
Welcome Summer 2020 Interns
Every year, DRNC offers internships to several law students interested in disability rights and public interest law. This year, we expanded our internship program and offered internships to several undergrads as well. Meet DRNC 2020 summer legal interns Nicholas Derico