Disability Rights North Carolina

Disability Rights North Carolina www.disabilityrightsnc.org

02/17/2026

This Black History Month, we honor Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, a history maker who reminded us that leadership is about showing up, speaking truth, and pushing this country toward its better self.

At Divas With Disabilities™, we carry that same charge. We uplift the voices of Black disabled women who continue to lead, create, and advocate , often without recognition, but never without impact.

We are part of the legacy. We are shaping the future.

DivasWithDisabilities

02/17/2026

The in-person early voting period for the March 2026 primary election has begun and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Find early voting sites and schedules in your county by using our Early Voting Site Search: tinyurl.com/yybay3p8

02/17/2026

🐾 Is That a Service Animal? What Rights Apply Where 🦮

Service animals are one of the most frequently asked-about topics at the Northeast ADA Center—and it’s easy to see why. It can be confusing for individuals with disabilities, businesses, transit providers, and the public to know what rights a person with a disability has under which law, in which places, and what’s required.

Join us for a FREE webinar on March 3rd at 1:00 PM ET where we’ll break it all down in clear, practical terms.

Whether you're navigating your own rights or supporting your organization or business in staying compliant, this session will help you better understand what applies—and where.

📅 March 3rd | 1:00 PM ET
💻 Free to attend
👉 Link to register: https://events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/11377/register

Upcoming Event!At Promise Resource Network Inc., our mission is to support, heal, and inspire each other. Our new Raleig...
02/15/2026

Upcoming Event!

At Promise Resource Network Inc., our mission is to support, heal, and inspire each other. Our new Raleigh Recovery Hub & Café will be a place where survivors can connect, gather, and grow through sharing their stories of recovery and overcoming trauma.

We can’t wait to open our doors on February 24th and share this vision with the Raleigh community! https://promiseresourcenetwork.org/recovery-hub-raleigh/

When: February 24th
Open House: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Guided Tours: Starting directly after the Ribbon Cutting (at 11:00 AM), then every 30 minutes until 4:00 PM

Where: 310 N Harrington St, Raleigh, NC

Parking Information:
Parking for the 2/24 event will be available starting at 8:00 AM.

Event Parking Location:
League Lot – 300 W Jones St.
No registration, permits, or payment will be required for this event.

02/15/2026

🚨NEW: Renew NC is now offering a 'prescreening opportunity' to help potential applicants—such as local governments or nonprofits—prepare for the upcoming launch of our Commercial District Revitalization and Community Infrastructure programs.⤵️

👉 While prescreening is not required to submit an application to these two programs, it is 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺 encouraged.

To learn more about:
- How a prescreening works,
- Who is eligible to participate,
- And how to sign up,

Click here - http://bit.ly/4ko5ceO

Don't miss this recent podcast episode from Exceeding Expectations with Kenneth Kelty! Kenneth Kelty is an award-winning...
02/12/2026

Don't miss this recent podcast episode from Exceeding Expectations with Kenneth Kelty!

Kenneth Kelty is an award-winning motivational speaker and activist and shares his life with disabilities and self-determination. This episode features Alexis Radcliff and Kirby Morrow.

Alexis Radcliff, a fearless advocate living with complex care needs, shares her stunning journey from hospital isolation to her own apartment, her college dreams, and her unwavering refusal to be institutionalized. Kirby Morrow is an amazing Advocate from DRNC and also a friend of Kenneth. She helped Alexis on her journey.

Listen today! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UGbhZvGvzdcTjfvIeBI1i?si=af9c420a3b3b4369&nd=1&dlsi=ce2a9e63cc534%E2%80%A6

And learn more about Alexis https://disabilityrightsnc.org/news/how-one-girls-courage-exposed-a-system-that-locked-her-away/

It's time to vote! Early voting is happening from Feb. 12-28. Find your nearest early voting polling sites at youcanvote...
02/12/2026

It's time to vote! Early voting is happening from Feb. 12-28. Find your nearest early voting polling sites at youcanvote.org/earlyvoting.

Find out more about accessible voting https://disabilityrightsnc.org/our-work/voting/

image: A smiling woman with medium length curly brown hair wearing a grey t-shirt, stands outdoors against a softly blurred green background, holding colorful wooden letters that spell “VOTE” toward the camera. The letters are red and blue, and her hands are in sharp focus while her face is slightly blurred behind them. In the top left corner, bold text reads “VOTE EARLY FEB 12–28.” A small “DRNC” logo appears in the bottom left corner.

Upcoming Event Series!Community Connection and Restoration Hours (Western NC)Meetings will be conducted virtually from 1...
02/11/2026

Upcoming Event Series!

Community Connection and Restoration Hours (Western NC)

Meetings will be conducted virtually from 12-1PM on the following dates
Feb 11, 2026 12:00 PM
Feb 25, 2026 12:00 PM
Mar 11, 2026 12:00 PM

What this is and why it is being offered:
This new offering is a space where attendees can connect in community, talk about family support topics, cogenerate ideas, and support one another while creating restorative moments for one another.

Who Can Attend?
Whether you are in a formal Family Partner role, provide informal support to other family caregivers, are simply interested, or are a combo of ALL of these things—this opportunity is for you. All are welcome!

Provided free of cost by NC-PAL

Register today! https://duke.zoom.us/meeting/register/Uk1UzH11Sb-OBXhdt3B7GA #/registration

Have Questions?
Please contact McLean Po***ck at mclean.pollock@duke.edu

New research shows that traumatic brain injury is more common among domestic violence survivors than football players.“B...
02/10/2026

New research shows that traumatic brain injury is more common among domestic violence survivors than football players.

“Brain injuries are much more common than people realize, and folks with intimate partner violence have been silently suffering for so much longer than people realize,” said Desireé Gorbea-Finalet who leads the NC BRAINS project with Disability Rights North Carolina.

Read more https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/health/domestic-violence-traumatic-brain-injury-study-1-30-2026/275-45a9c37c-9871-440c-8f86-2382bd1a8124

And find out how you can schedule a training or learn more about NC BRAINS! https://disabilityrightsnc.org/our-work/tbi-nc-brains-initiative/

Image : A professional headshot of a woman with shoulder-length dark curly hair and glasses, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a bright pink blazer over a light top. The background is white, framed by teal and light blue vertical bars, with the DRNC logo in the upper right corner. At the bottom of the image, a pink banner contains a quote that reads: “Brain injuries are much more common than people realize, and folks with intimate partner violence have been silently suffering for so much longer than people realize,” attributed to Desirée Gorbea-Finalet of DRNC.

02/08/2026

🚀 It’s Finally Here: The 2026 NC Brain Injury Conference!

Get ready to dive into the cutting edge of brain injury care, innovation, and research! From bridging acute care to community reintegration, to exploring the power of connection and peer support, this year’s conference is all about momentum and impact.

🎤 Keynote Alert: We’re thrilled to welcome Mimi Hayes, comedian, speaker, and author of I’ll Be OK, It’s Just a Hole in My Head. Her keynote, “Traumedy: How I Turned My Brain Injury Into a Punchline”, shows how humor can be a tool for resilience, connection, and healing.

📅 When & Where: April 13–14 | The Lumina, Wrightsville Beach, NC

💡 Why You Can’t Miss It: Thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers will share actionable strategies to drive real change in the brain injury community.

✨ Be inspired. Be energized. Be part of the momentum.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.bianc.net/2026conferencehome/

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