Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) wants to know what you think! Every year, DRNC asks disabled North Carolinians and their supporters to tell us which legal issues they would most like us to work on. From now until August 16, 2026, DRNC invites you to give us your opinion on our advocacy goals—called Targets—for 2027. Your feedback informs us about how to use our limited resources to tackle the most widespread legal problems. Please fill out our survey today and share widely with the disability community, especially disabled people. Your voice matters! Give Feedback on DRNC's 2027 Targets - DRNC
Join Us to Celebrate Disability Pride Month!
This July 26th marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law. The ADA is a U.S. civil rights law enacted to prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, public services, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications. The law was strengthened by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, which expanded the definition of disability and broadened protections for covered individuals. Each July, Disability Pride Month is dedicated to raising awareness, visibility, and acceptance of people with disabilities. It is an opportunity for disabled people and their allies to come together to celebrate our achievements and resolve to continue working to realize the promise of the ADA and a more just, inclusive society where everyone can thrive. Join DRNC Saturday, July 25, at the Triangle’s fourth disability pride parade! The event will take place at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm with the parade starting at 5:30. Celebration activities will be held both inside or outside to accommodate all participants.
ICYMI: DRNC in the News
New plan aims to improve access to services and support systems for people with traumatic brain injury in N.C. - Richmond Observer
The Richmond Observer, July 22, 2026
More than one-third of NC jails have exceeded capacity this year
NC Health News, July 20, 2026
Twenty Years After DOJ Settlement, Durham’s West Point on the Eno Gets Accessibility Improvements
Indy, July 16, 2026
NC budget redirects legal funds to criminal defense, away from civil legal aid
Carolina Public Press, July 13, 2026
Inspections show years of chronic problems at Eastern NC jail taken over by inmates
WRAL, June 30, 2026
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