disAbility Resource Center

02/25/2026

Make your voice heard at the ballot box and vote today! 🗳️
Use You Can Vote’s nonpartisan NC Voter Guide at youcanvote.org/vote to:
✅ Research candidates on your ballot
✅ Learn where they stand on the issues
✅ Find your assigned polling place

02/24/2026

02/24/2026

Election Day is on Tuesday, March 3, 2026! Are you ? Visit youcanvote.org/ballot to find your assigned polling place, get nonpartisan information on candidates running for federal, state, and local offices on your ballot, and learn about their stances on issues that matter to you.

02/24/2026

🚂💙 February Memory Café – Almost Here! 💙🚂

We’re looking forward to gathering together for our February Memory Café — and it’s nearly here! Please note the correct address for the Wilmington Railroad Museum.

📅 February 25, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Wilmington Railroad Museum
505 Nutt St.
Wilmington, NC 28401

A friendly reminder for those who pre-registered that registration is now full, and we can’t wait to see you there!

If you weren’t able to register this time, stay tuned for details about our next Café — we’d love to have you join us soon! 💛

02/23/2026

Happening now!

🥕📦 Free Food Boxes Available Today! 📦🥕
If you or someone you know could use extra groceries, stop by The Healing Place of New Hanover County today!

📍 1000 Medical Center Drive
🗓 Monday, 2/23
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Free food boxes will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Open to the public — no referral needed.

Please help us spread the word to anyone who may benefit! 💙

02/23/2026

We are already on week 9 of busting myths!

02/23/2026

Words really do matter!

Language is powerful, shaping how we think, feel, and act, so we're excited to announce a free webinar on April 2nd to share best practices for disability-inclusive language! In this free virtual training from Disability Belongs™, learn how to build language habits that center accuracy, dignity, and respect. We will discuss why disability is not a bad word, tropes to avoid, the differences between person-first and identity-first language, and more. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the training. Learn more and reserve your spot: https://www.disabilitybelongs.org/2026/02/words-matter-disability-inclusive-language/

02/18/2026

February may be over halfway done, but at disAbility Resource Center (dRC), we are still proudly celebrating Black History Month. 🖤

Black history is a powerful reminder that advocacy, resilience, and community change happen because people choose to lead, speak up, and push for equity.

We recognize the intersection of disability rights and civil rights. The fight for accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunity is deeply connected to the broader movement for justice and equity.

We celebrate the Black leaders, advocates, and community members who have shaped progress — and we remain committed to building a more inclusive future for all!

02/18/2026

Don’t forget to register!

02/18/2026

Save the date for family fun!

02/18/2026

Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with and listen to your neighbors!

📅 February 26, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Penn’s Restaurant, Whiteville, NC
🍽 Free + open to the public (food served)

Join us for a multimedia evening sharing stories gathered from residents across Columbus County about their lived experiences with public health and local systems of care.

Through recorded conversations and creative storytelling, we’ll hear how public health shapes everyday life — in moments of crisis, in care, in frustration, and in resilience. These are stories from neighbors about what it means to seek help, build trust, and navigate the systems that impact our well-being.

Come listen to your neighbors.
Come share a meal.
All are welcome.

02/17/2026

YOU can make a life-changing difference! Donate to dRC’s compassionate care fund and help remove barriers for individuals with disabilities in our community!

Your donations will go to support individuals with disabilities being able to remain independent in their own home. dRC assists individuals with finding and sustaining affordable housing by providing peer support, independent living skills, advocacy, and information and referrals. dRC serves five co...