Disability Rights North Carolina

07/24/2025

The 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline is free, private and here to help. 988 crisis contact centers offer many services for people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. If you’re struggling, you can videophone, call, text or chat online with the 988 Lifeline – anytime.

The 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline is free, private and here to help. 988 crisis contact centers offer many services for people who are Deaf and Hard of Hea...

07/24/2025

A gentle reminder to be respectful of others in this social media space. We welcome good faith questions and conversations! We love seeing your comments on our posts. At the same time, we reserve the right hide or delete any comments that don’t adhere to DRNC's social media guidelines and to block anyone who repeatedly violates them. Thank you in advance for your consideration!

Find more information on our policy here: https://disabilityrightsnc.org/news/disability-rights-north-carolina-social-media-community-policy/

07/23/2025

☀️ We’re Back, Y’all!

Our last Free Market was canceled due to weather (we missed you!), but we’re excited to announce our next event is already on the calendar — and it’s gonna be big!

🎒✨ BACK TO SCHOOL: The People’s Free Market
🗓 Saturday, August 16 | 5–7 PM
📍 Phillip R. Wright Community Park
988 Powhatan Rd, Clayton, NC 27527

We’re coming back strong with:
🍎 Free school supplies
🍽️ Hot food + refreshments
💜 Hygiene + reproductive care items
🎶 Music, games, and kids activities
🛍️ Clothing, household goods, and a food table
📸 Photo booths + community orgs tabling
…and more!

Bring what you want, take what you need.
This is how we build a stronger community and a stronger future — for us, by us.

💬 Tag a friend, spread the word, and we’ll see you there!

07/23/2025

The Pisgah Legal Services Justice Bus is Coming to the Market!

The Justice Bus will be at the Swannanoa Farmers Market on Friday, July 26 and you won’t want to miss it!

They’ve partnered with the Swannanoa Resilience Coordination Hub to bring a licensed attorney on-site to offer guidance on disaster recovery and other legal concerns still affecting many in the community.

216 Whitson Ave
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday, July 26

Everyone is welcome. Whether you're still dealing with storm-related issues or just want to learn more, this is a valuable opportunity to get direct access to legal support and resources. https://www.pisgahlegal.org/all-events/?event=9562

07/23/2025

$1 trillion in Medicaid cuts are now law. For the disability community, losing access to Medicaid is so much more than losing health care. We connected USA TODAY to the Lathams and Chloe Rothschild to put real stories to the fallout of these cuts. We will never stop sharing stories about the faces of Medicaid. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/19/caregiving-parents-disabled-kids-medicaid-cuts/84028418007/

07/22/2025

The Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program is a state program launched with
federal funding to repair, rebuild or replace eligible homes with remaining damage
from Hurricane Helene.

How do you know if you qualify?
You owned and occupied your property at the time of Hurricane Helene and still own the property.
Your household is income qualified.
Your home was impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Find out more and apply today! https://disabilityrightsnc.org/news/renew-nc-helping-north-carolina-families-rebuild-their-homes/

07/22/2025

We’re proud to support Pediatric Long COVID Awareness Week with Long Covid Families. Millions of children are still living with the lasting effects of COVID. They deserve care, recognition, and action. Learn more: longcovidfamilies.org/awarenessweek

You can also find the Pediatric Pacing Guide created by Long COVID Families and here:https://www.meaction.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Pediatric-Guide-to-Pacing-2.pdf



ID: Rainbow in muted colors against a white background with text underneath: "Pediatric Long COIVD Awareness Week July 21-25. sponsored by long Covid Families "

07/21/2025

Our friends at the Winston-Salem Mayor’s Council for Persons with Disabilities and the City of Winston-Salem Human Relations Department are hosting an ADA35 Celebration to recognize the Americans with Disabilities Act’s 35th Anniversary on Friday, July 25th, from 1:00PM to 4:00PM at The Ramkat in Winston-Salem. You are invited to be a part of the celebration!

The objective of the ADA35 Celebration is to recognize a law that has made a significant impact in the lives of people with disabilities and our country over the past 35 years. The ADA was the world's first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities.

As we recognize this landmark event and the great accomplishments from the signing of the ADA, we will seek to identify solutions to the prevalent barriers that individuals with disabilities continue to face in our community.

This is a free event but registrations are requested. Please register with this link. or scan the QR code.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKlagHu8rdydp6Umhs-MNtsjFSq8qeX9OV0PS7J-NQLDMNCQ/viewform

07/20/2025

July is Disability Pride Month – Celebrate with DRNC and RTP Disability Pride!

July 26th from 3:30-6:30 PM, at Duke Memorial UMC

The 3rd annual Durham Disability Pride event will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The event, hosted by parade organizers Melissa Fretwell and McRae Scott, starts at 3:30 PM in the Duke Memorial UMC parking lot in Durham, and Team DRNC would love to see you there. Participating in the main event is free! There will be sensory-friendly spaces, medical support, a cool-down space, and public restrooms available for use in the Duke Memorial building. If you are interested in having a table, volunteering, etc. follow this link: https://bit.ly/4ePLs0T

Below is the itinerary for the day:

3:30 PM- Welcome, resource tables, vendors, and speakers

5:15 PM- Parade and dance party

6:15 PM- Durham Bulls game (Not into sports? The Durham Bulls game is completely optional!)

For tickets to the Durham Bulls game, please contact Melissa Fretwell: 540.271.2078 melissaifretwell@gmail.com

We hope to see you there! Know of ADA anniversary celebrations near you? Send us a message and we will be happy to share!

07/18/2025

We invite you to give feedback on DRNC's 2026 targets!

Please help shape our work by filling out a short survey. Your feedback helps us understand which legal issues are most urgent and important to the disability community!

Every year, DRNC asks the disability community and other stakeholders to tell us about legal issues that are important to people with disabilities. Your feedback helps us make informed decisions about our work. DRNC is asking for your input on what goals are most important to people in the disabilit...

07/18/2025