Substance Use Disorder and Healthcare

Protecting the right to healthcare for North Carolinians with substance use disorder DRNC and Vital…

Firefighter First in NC to Get Accommodations for EMT Exam

Trailblazer sets examples for others: “I have wanted to be a firefighter since I was 5.” FOR IMMEDIA…

Summer 2023 Law Interns

Disability Rights North Carolina is excited to welcome our 2023 summer intern class! The interns are…

Voter Roll Removal

When a state or county conducts a process to systematically remove people from its list of registere…

PRTFs: You are Your Child’s Best Advocate

Find out about alternatives to PRTFs, important rights to know about when your child is in a PRTF, a…

Legal Guidelines for Emotional Support Animals

What are Emotional Support Animals? Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are animals that provide comfor…

Legal Guidelines for Service Animals in NC

What is a Service Animal? A service animal is a specially trained dog or miniature horse that helps…

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in Jail or Prison: Know Your Rights

In addition to being a treatable medical condition, OUD may also be considered a disability, and fed…

PRTFs: See What the State Knows

NC regulators investigate conditions in Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities. This video det…