Our work is threatened. Can we count on you so our community can continue to count on us?

Our work is threatened. Can we count on you so our community can continue to count on us?

Did you know this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Protection and Advocacy (P&A) network?  As North Carolina’s designated P&A, Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) has proudly carried out our federally mandated mission: protecting and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities across our state. We are the only organization in North Carolina exclusively focused on serving people with all types of disabilities—from birth throug…

Walmart Employee in Arkansas With Legal Blindness Advocating For Those With Disabilities, ‘I Knew That I Would Probably Inspire People Within My Community’

Those experiencing disabilities have to overcome many trials on a daily basis, from their personal to their work lives. Unfortunately, too many people in the workplace and customers, don’t quite understand. This is why one Arkansas man, 24-year-old Jacoby Brown who is a legally blind Walmart worker, is bringing his reality to light. On TikTok, he shares what he experiences on a daily basis as a way to inform others and spread positivity. Jacoby …