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Accessible Absentee Ballot Now Available
If you follow us on Facebook, you will know that DRNC, along with several other disability advocates, won a lawsuit to make absentee ballots accessible to blind voters. We have all been waiting eagerly for the State Board of Elections to
Problems at the Polls
During each election, we hear about problems at poll sites that keep people with disabilities from being able to vote. We are working closely with the State and Local Boards of Election to make sure that voters with disabilities are
Your Voting Rights
People with disabilities may need assistance to vote. You might need to ask for help to vote either because you can’t read the ballot independently or because you aren’t able to mark the ballot. You might have trouble getting into
Exciting Changes at DRNC
As part of DRNC’s unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility, we are excited to announce that we have made some structural changes in our organization, including a restructuring of our leadership team. Our new configuration will add important
The Top 5 Voting Issues
Our Voting Team is working hard to make sure people with disabilities have the resources and information they need to vote successfully in this election. We recently got together with Corye Dunn, Director of Public Policy at DRNC, to find
A Summary of the 2021 Targets
Advocacy Targets: What you need to know This quick summary describes each of DRNC’s proposed advocacy Targets and explains why they are important. Keep students with disabilities in school Students with disabilities get excluded from school more than other students.
Sample Letters – Assistance Animals
Reasonable Accommodation Letter to Landlord Template Re: Reasonable Accommodation Request Dear : I live at . I am a person with a disability as defined under the Fair Housing Act. My
COVID-19 and Emergency Shelters
How to protect yourself in emergency shelters during COVID-19 In the event of a hurricane, you may need to evacuate. But this year’s hurricane season is complicated by COVID-19. Everyone will need to work together to help reduce the spread
Why Leandro Matters
Why is Leandro Important for Students with Disabilities? Students with disabilities are covered under the Leandro court decision. Leandro established that the North Carolina constitution guarantees all North Carolina students the opportunity for a sound, basic education. This includes students