Disability Rights North Carolina

11/14/2025

Upcoming Fall Family Festival for Triangle-area children with autism (ages 3-9) and their families!

This free, inclusive event is hosted by the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, Project REACH, and The Color of Autism Foundation.

When: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Where: We Rock the Spectrum Gym & Playground, Morrisville, NC

Activities: Parent workshops, open play, crafts, and snacks.

*Pre-registration required. Please select your entry time here: https://tinyurl.com/REACHFest25

11/14/2025

Save the Dates & Attend One of the Sessions!

Catalyst Open House for 2026-27

About the Program

The Catalyst Program is a free, award winning, year-long STEM initiative for high school students with disabilities. Students must be rising grade 9-12 students for school year 2026-2027, in regular education, honors, AP or college level classes or the occupational course of study program to participate and have a documented disability, IEP or 504 Plan. We accept students in public school, private school, charter school or homeschooled. Student and a parent must register and attend one of the Open Houses to be considered for the program.

Virtual Open House

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

Time: 7:00–8:00 PM (Join between 6:30–6:45 PM)

Location: Virtual Meeting



In-Person Open House

Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026

Time: 10:00–11:00 AM (Arrive by 9:45 AM)

Location: NC State University

*Note: Free parking available in front. Please do not use Apple Maps—it may misdirect you.

Find out more and register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeN8Bxf50oo_RqWpKRbHpHgBHr9Fp1Yh0DIs9YLeLJH_aOZXw/viewform

11/13/2025

NCDHHS expects that full November SNAP benefits to be loaded on recipients' EBT cards by morning, Friday, Nov. 14.

The development comes following the U.S. House and U.S. Senate resolution to end the federal government shutdown announced late Wednesday evening, and subsequent guidance from the USDA on Thursday to states to issue full benefits.

For some people, depending on the time of month they usually receive SNAP benefits, they will be getting November benefits early. SNAP participants will receive their December benefits on their usual schedule.

North Carolina SNAP beneficiaries should continue to check their balance on their EBT cards. Any benefits on your EBT card are available to use. Check your balance on the ebtEDGE app, at ebtEDGE.com, or by calling the number on the back of your card: 1-888-622-7328. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/2025/11/13/congress-reaches-deal-reopen-federal-government-full-november-snap-benefits-loaded-ebt-cards-friday

11/13/2025

11/12/2025

The NC General Assembly is having a session on Monday, Nov. 17. Please tell legislators and Governor Stein to fully fund Medicaid and end Medicaid cuts!

Find out more from the NC Council on Developmental Disabilities weekly update: https://bit.ly/4re0cwD

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

ICYMI:

The NC General Assembly's freeze on NC IOLTA funds is heartbreaking. For 40+ years, NC's IOLTA program has helped people access justice, all without using a cent of taxpayer money. IOLTA is funded entirely by interest earned on lawyers’ trust accounts, and those funds support non-profits like Disability Rights North Carolina that serve adults and children with disabilities. Learn about how the current freeze of those funds is hurting our most vulnerable at a time when help is needed most.

https://disabilityrightsnc.org/news/iolta-funding-update/

11/11/2025

DRNC offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. We will reopen Wednesday, November 12.

11/10/2025

It is extremely challenging to keep up with the multiple changes to and updates about SNAP benefits. If you are looking for assistance with finding food, please visit our website. We update this page often. https://disabilityrightsnc.org/newsfeed/where-to-find-food-in-north-carolina-during-the-ongoing-government-shutdown/

11/08/2025

Did you miss our most recent newsletter we shared on October 31st?
Don't worry!

You can find the most recent issues on our website
https://disabilityrightsnc.org/news-events/newsletter-archives/

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11/06/2025

The NC General Assembly's freeze on NC IOLTA funds is heartbreaking. For 40+ years, NC's IOLTA program has helped people access justice, all without using a cent of taxpayer money. IOLTA is funded entirely by interest earned on lawyers’ trust accounts, and those funds support non-profits like Disability Rights North Carolina that serve adults and children with disabilities. Learn about how the current freeze of those funds is hurting our most vulnerable at a time when help is needed most.

https://disabilityrightsnc.org/news/iolta-funding-update/