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2025 Disability Advocacy Conference

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DRNC Annual Disability Advocacy Conference

Everyone at the Table
50 years of advocacy – and counting 

Disability Rights North Carolina is proud to announce our one-day conference on May 14, 2025, in Raleigh. This year’s theme, Everyone at the Table, underscores our commitment to full inclusion and dignity for people with disabilities across all areas of life.

This year, 2025 is momentous because we are commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) network, a uniquely powerful force in advancing the rights of people with disabilities. Since its foundation, the P&A network has led critical legal advocacy work to ensure disability rights and equitable access.

Join advocates, allies, and leaders for a day of insightful discussions, breakout sessions, and community building focused on ensuring that disabled people have the support, rights, and opportunities they deserve and continue fighting for. Don’t miss this milestone event to acknowledge our progress and empower ourselves for the road ahead. Together, we have room for everyone at the table.

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Date

Wed, May 14 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Location

McKimmon Center
1101 Gorman St, Raleigh, NC 27606

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Full agenda and session descriptions available in February.

Conference materials, PowerPoints and handouts will be available the week of the event.

If you would like access to a printed version of the materials book, please email conference@disabilityrightsnc.org. 

Check back for more details.

Disability Rights NC Scholarship

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: April 30, 2025

DRNC is able to offer needs-based scholarships to attend the 2025 Disability Advocacy Conference with the generous support of our sponsors. If you are unable to pay the full conference registration fee, please complete the application below. Recipients may receive a reduce, or waived fee to attend. Scholarships for travel and lodging expenses are not available through Disability Rights North Carolina.

To request assistance to complete a scholarship application, please email conference@disabilityrightsnc.org

Partner Scholarships

Jean Wolff-Rossi Fund Application – Scholarship for caregivers and individuals with I/DD

First in Families Application – Scholarships, per county, for caregivers and individuals with I/DD

Individuals requiring accessibility accommodations should note specifics on the registration form or email  conference@disabilityrightsnc.org.

The DEADLINE for requesting an accessibility accommodation is Wednesday, April 30. Requests made after this date will be managed to the best of our ability.

  • General Admission $155
  • Attorney (CLE) $195

Admission includes access to plenary and breakout sessions, networking breakfast, lunch, and exhibitor fair. In addition, attendees will be able to sponsor a scholarship ($155) for a person with a disability to attend.

Lawyers and paralegals licensed in North Carolina can receive up to 5 CLE credit hours, including 1.0 hour of ethics credit (approval pending with the NC State Bar).

DRNC will apply for CE credit with the The National Association of Social Workers. Social workers and peer support specialists will be provided certificates of attendance (5 hrs) that may be used to obtain course credit. 

Full registration refunds minus a $25 handling fee will be given until April 30, 2025. After April 30, a refund of $75 (or the amount paid minus a $25 handling fee, if less than $75) will be issued.

Refunds will be issued by check within 21 days of receipt of a written request for a refund mailed to the attention of Cara Paolicelli, or emailed to conference@disabilityrightsnc.org. 

By registering, participants provide their consent for Disability Rights NC to photograph and record video images at the event, and to use and publish such images. 

Visit the McKimmon Center website for accomodation options.

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  • Sponsoring DRNC’s annual disability advocacy conference demonstrates a commitment to the disability community.
  • Sponsoring our conference provides access to educational sessions and networking.  This allows sponsors to stay informed about the latest developments in disability rights, gain insights into best practices, and showcase their commitment to ongoing learning.
  • Sponsorships provide need-based scholarships for attendees with disabilities.
  • Sponsoring our conference serves as an investment in the protection and advocacy organization that safeguards the rights and lives of nearly 3 million North Carolinians with disabilities.

Sponsorships may be eligible for a tax-deferred deduction. DRNC is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. EIN: 56-1243369.

Email cara.paolicelli@disabilityrightsnc.org to learn more!

Email cara.paolicelli@disabilityrightsnc.org for more information.

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Mills Construction Company

Supporting Partner

Land Loss Prevention Project

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