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DRNC Urges NC Legislative Leaders to Include Incarcerated People in Redistricting Plans
- November 1, 2021
DRNC requests NC leaders to respect and honor the legal rights of all people, including those who ar…

DRNC Statement on Proposed Bill to Keep Institutionalized Kids Safe
- October 20, 2021
Children deserve to be safe and have an opportunity for a supportive childhood in their communities,…

National Report Includes Kids Abused in NC Mental Health Institutions
- October 14, 2021
Disability Rights NC Says Abuses Are Ongoing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2021 A disturbing new…

Breaking the Silence: Jenny’s Story
- October 11, 2021
This is the story of Jenny, who was fed vodka as a newborn. A missed diagnosis and significant syste…

NC Prison Mental Health Advocacy Coalition Applauds Study
- October 6, 2021
“Impact of a Prison Therapeutic Diversion Unit on Mental and Behavioral Health Outcomes” FOR IMMEDIA…

Vaccination Event Brings Community Together
- September 22, 2021
DRNC was in Stokes County this month for vaccination drives as part of Project ACCESS, DRNC’s initia…

Advocacy Through Litigation
- September 22, 2021
The pandemic hasn’t slowed the DRNC team’s work. In fact, the dangers presented by COVID-19 have int…

DRNC Staff Updates
- September 22, 2021
Welcome to Sarah Hoffman, Candace Speller and Ashleigh Swayze, three new staff members who joined th…

Winston-Salem Police Department Sued for Disability Discrimination
- September 16, 2021
The Winston–Salem Police Department (WSPD) violated well-established civil rights law when officers…

DRNC Challenges North Carolina Voting Law
- September 9, 2021
Federal Lawsuit Seeks to End Voting Rights Violations for Voters with Disabilities FOR IMMEDIATE RE…