DRNC is excited to announce the relaunch of our podcast, now called Amplify Together NC! Each episode, we’ll bring you conversations with disability advocates, experts, and everyday people making a difference. Together, we’ll dive deep into disability rights, current issues, and the power of community, one conversation at a time.
For past episodes, DRNC partnered with North Carolina Reading Service on their radio show, “Legal Matters”. Find our previous Legal Matters podcast episodes here.
Episode 1, March 2025
As many in our state continue to recover from Tropical Storm Helene and with hurricane season fast approaching once again, preparedness is more important than ever. In our first episode of 2025, DRNC’s communications coordinator Jen Andrew and supervising advocate Curtis Hill share essential tips on how to stay ready for the next big storm. Tune in to listen! You can also read the transcript for this episode. Find out more about our disaster recovery work.
Important Note: This episode was recorded before the FEMA deadline extension. The deadline for Tropical Storm Helene survivors in North Carolina to apply for federal assistance ended April 7, replacing the previous deadline of March 8. Find more Helene Recovery updates.
Learn how to stay prepared for the next storm!
Episode 2 April, 2025
In this episode of Amplify Together NC, host Jen Andrew sits down with attorney Erin Baker Edgar, who shares how her experience growing up blind shaped her passion for supporting children with disabilities and their families. Erin discusses her work helping families in Raleigh build secure futures for their loved ones and her commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. Find out more about Erin’s work, including how to get in touch. You can also read the transcript for this episode. (The information about legal services mentioned in this podcast is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement by DRNC)
Episode 3, June 2025
In today’s episode of Amplified Together NC, host Jen Andrew talks with Dr. Craig Waleed. Craig joined Disability Rights North Carolina in May 2022. He serves as project manager for Unlock the Box Campaign Against Solitary Confinement. He is an educator, counselor, certified Restorative Practices group facilitator, author, and motivational speaker dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and disrupting the community-to-prison pipeline. Craig shares his experience working as the project manager on the criminal legal team over a program known as End Solitary NC. This program is part of a larger national movement known as Unlock the Box working to end solitary confinement in the nation. Read the transcript for this episode and learn more about Craig’s work.