Information About Our Services and Response Times
DRNC has been receiving an exceptionally high volume of requests for legal help. While we review every request we receive, response times may be longer than usual.
As North Carolina’s Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency, our work focuses on creating broad, lasting change for people with disabilities. Our mission is centered on systemic advocacy, our resources are limited, and we are unable to provide direct legal representation in most situations. Many people who contact us receive information, self-advocacy tools, referrals, and other resources to help them understand their rights and options.
If you need immediate assistance, we encourage you to seek other available services that may be able to respond more quickly.
DRNC's online resource library includes hundreds of attorney-developed resources on common disability rights issues and may help you find answers and support right away.
It’s Almost Survey Time!
Each year, Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) asks people with disabilities, their families, and other community members to 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. Stay tuned to learn how you can give feedback on DRNC’s 2027 Advocacy Targets!
Juneteenth
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, finally learned of their freedom. This occurred more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Juneteenth is not only a celebration of freedom but also a reminder that progress requires continued care and action. Disability rights work similarly focuses on identifying and removing barriers that prevent people with disabilities from fully participating in their communities. Both movements recognize that legal change is important, but lasting progress requires changing systems, policies, and practices. DRNC offices will be closed in honor of this important day in American history. We look forward to serving you when we reopen Monday, June 22.
DRNC in the Community!
Last month, Curtis Hill, DRNC’s Supervising Advocate for Disaster and Outreach Response, attended Columbus County 2026 Hurricane Preparedness Expo. This annual event focused on meeting and collaborating with local community partners active in disaster preparedness and response. Find out how you can best prepare for the next weather event!
ICYMI: DRNC in the News
Report | Behind locked doors: Inside North Carolina’s Juvenile Detention Centers
EdNC, June 10, 2026
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Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. We are North Carolina’s protection and advocacy system, dedicated to advancing and defending the rights of people with disabilities.
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