In the words of the people we serve

Disability Rights North Carolina is proud to share a series of powerful stories celebrating the resilience, leadership, creativity, and tenacity of people with disabilities.

Samantha
DRNC Short Story

Samantha R on the couch with a protective helmet

Dana and Tim Rhoney’s beautiful daughter Samantha was just 27 when Samantha was admitted to J. Ivers…

Jenny
DRNC Short Story

A young girl with disabilities works on a craft project

Staff Post: Joonu Coste, attorney A missed diagnosis, system failures cause years of suffering This…

Noah
DRNC Short Story

Blurred inside of an institution

Noah’s mom called DRNC when she saw bruises on her son’s face and arms during a video call. Noah had…

June
DRNC Short Story

A new born baby being held

June gave birth to her baby in the bathtub of her hotel room. Yes, you read that correctly. Displace…

Carson
DRNC Short Story

A mom smiles at young daughter in wheelchair outside

Resilient. That’s the word that comes to mind when I am in the presence of Evelyn, Anthony and Antho…

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