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Disability Community’s Comments on Draft Olmstead Plan

  • November 5, 2021

For nearly two years North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has promi…

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NC’s Draft Olmstead Plan is a #PlanToFail

  • November 5, 2021

Staff Post: Cas Shearin Media Strategist/Senior Writer North Carolina’s long-promised draft “Olmst…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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  • September 27, 2021

Descripción de la agencia Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC), un despacho jurídico de interés p…

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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…

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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…

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