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Upcoming Event! Celebrate 10 Years of SSP Legalization in NC and North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition's (NCHRC) 20th Birthday! Join us on December 1–2, 2026, at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC, as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of syringe services program (SSP) legalization in North Carolina and the 20th birthday of NCHRC. Come see Sara Harrington and Dane Mullis from DRNC present: Know Your Rights: Legal Protections for Harm Reduction Participants Find out more and register today! nchrc.org/20th

UPCOMING EVENT! The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a virtual webinar to provide updates on the Transitions to Community Living (TCL) program following the U.S. Department of Justice finding NCDHHS in substantial compliance with the TCL settlement agreement. TCL helps eligible adults with severe and persistent mental illness and serious mental illness transition from state psychiatric hospitals and adult care homes to community living, where they can choose where they live and work. The program is a pillar of North Carolina’s Olmstead Plan, which promotes community inclusion for people with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and substance use disorders. The Department remains committed to advancing community inclusion in partnership with community members, providers and advocates. WHAT: Transitions to Community Living Webinar WHO: Debra Farrington, Deputy Secretary for Health, NCDHHS; Deb Goda, Olmstead Director, NCDHHS WHEN: Monday, Nov. 2, 2026; 1 – 1:45 p.m. WHERE: Online. Registration is required to attend the virtual webinar. To register, please fill out the Transitions to Community Living (TCL) Webinar Registration Form. Questions can be submitted through the registration form. Find the link to register and more information at NCDHSS' recent press release! https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2026/10/27/ncdhhs-host-webinar-transitions-community-living-program MEDIA: Credentialed media should register for the event using the registration form and RSVP to news@dhhs.nc.gov.

Upcoming Event! HOPE NC 's 2026 Inclusive Housing Summit! It’s that time of year again! HOPE NC’s Fifth Annual Inclusive Housing Summit, From Policy to Place: Building Affordable, Accessible & Inclusive Communities, will take place on Monday, November 9, 2026 at the Friday Conference Center in Chapel Hill. Registration, the Exhibit Hall and breakfast begin at 8:00 am, with the summit program running from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Find out more and register today! https://disabilityrightsnc.org/event/partner-event-hope-ncs-2026-inclusive-housing-summit/

Upcoming Event! 2026 National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) Fall Conference: Showing Strength Through the Storm October 7 - 9, 2026 When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - Friday, October 9, 2026 Where: Virtual via Zoom Register today! https://nationalrehab.org/events/event_list.asp Join the National Rehabilitation Association for three impactful days of learning, connection, and resilience-building as we come together to navigate challenges and emerge stronger—together. In times of change and challenge, resilience defines our impact. The 2026 NRA Fall Conference: Showing Strength Through the Storm brings together rehabilitation professionals, advocates, and leaders from across the nation to share strategies, insights, and inspiration for navigating today’s evolving landscape. Through engaging sessions, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to connect, attendees will explore how to remain grounded, adaptive, and empowered—no matter the storm. Whether you are seeking professional growth, innovative ideas, or a renewed sense of purpose, this conference will equip you with the tools to lead with strength and confidence.

Upcoming Event! Addressing Solitary Confinement in the Durham County Youth Home LOCATION: People’s Solidarity Hub – 1805 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707 DATE: Sep 28, 2026 TIME: 6:00 PM DRNC will be hosting a community event to share more details on our monitoring findings, have a dialogue with a panel of people with lived experience and expertise, and to hold an open forum for questions, planning, and to begin organizing with the Durham community. DRNC hopes to draw an audience of community members, movement groups, and local officials, including representatives from the Durham County Board of Commissioners, with the goal of developing meaningful solutions to these conditions. Register today! https://disabilityrightsnc.org/event/addressing-solitary-confinement-in-the-durham-county-youth-home/ Background: Between September 2024 and June 2026, Disability Rights North Carolina has monitored in the Durham County Youth Home – the juvenile detention center (JDC) for Durham County. Among other issues, our monitoring has found that youth in the facility are regularly confined to their cells for between 22-24 hours per day – meeting the standard for solitary confinement. Despite DRNC attempting to directly resolve these issues with the Youth Home, youth are still being held in solitary confinement. Solitary confinement has been repeatedly shown to have disastrous mental health impacts, especially on children. Read our recent report https://disabilityrightsnc.org/news/behind-locked-doors-inside-north-carolinas-juvenile-detention-centers/

Upcoming Event! Our Power, Our Vote: Disability Voting Rights in North Carolina Date & Time Sep 15, 2026 07:00 PM Description To mark Disability Voting Rights Week, Disability Rights North Carolina, REV UP North Carolina, and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law will host a webinar for North Carolinians sharing your accessibility rights at the polls, highlighting resources to resolve problems and receive information, and reviewing recent changes to voting laws. In a pivotal election year, it's vital that every voter be able to fully exercise their power in our democracy. This webinar will ensure you know your rights, have the information you need to access the ballot box, and the opportunity to get more involved in the movement for voting accessibility in North Carolina. Register today! https://lawyerscommittee-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/ORnWeJi2SgaS-3s7WBJk4Q#/registration

Upcoming Event! Free Webinar on upcoming Medicaid changes. With live Spanish translation! September 2 at 12:00 PM Beginning January 1, 2027, North Carolina Medicaid will implement new work and community engagement requirements. Join legal professionals with expertise in Medicaid and public benefits for an informative webinar covering: An overview of the new work and community engagement requirements Who may be affected Strategies to help individuals maintain Medicaid coverage Resources and support available to navigate these changes. *There will also be an opportunity for questions and answers following the presentation. This is the second of two free webinars addressing upcoming Medicaid changes brought to you by the organizations listed. Attendance at the first webinar is not required, as this session covers a different topic. If you have any accommodation requests, please contact our Operations Team (webinars@healthlaw.org) at least 4 days prior to the start of the webinar. Register today https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FyKKDHZ9Ti2AToJYJBEzwg#/registration

Upcoming Event in Charlotte! Pre-register by August 25, 2026! DRNC’s 2026 Conference Premier Sponsor, Wells Fargo, is hosting a one-day in-person professional development workshop in Charlotte, Uplift: Building Skills, Opening Doors as part of their Neurodiversity Program*. Join the Wells Fargo Neurodiversity Program team for a day of immersive, interactive learning, networking, and professional development. Participants will have the opportunity to attend workshops focused on: • Job search strategies • Resume writing and personal branding • Identifying and translating your skills to the workplace • Financial literacy • Using AI tools effectively • Career readiness and professional growth Conference details: • In person September 9, 2026 • 9:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. • Uptown, Charlotte, NC • Limited to 100 participants How registration works: • Submit your interest to attend via the link below • 100 selected participants will receive an invitation to officially register • If space is filled, you'll be added to our interest list for future learning events and opportunities Interested in attending? Find out more and pre-register! https://talent.wellsfargojobs.com/flows/uplift *The Neurodiversity Program was launched in April 2020, in recognition of Autism Awareness Month, to address the significant and disproportionate unemployment rates within this underserved community. The program quickly evolved to encompass all aspects of neurodiversity, becoming the Wells Fargo Neurodiversity program. We create meaningful employment opportunities for an underserved community through accessible and modernized sourcing and selection processes. Today, we proudly support all business divisions across the enterprise.

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