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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Published: Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 @ 12:02 pm By: ENC NOW
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
 
Black veterans get disability benefits twice as much as whites. Biden says ‘equity’ means they should get even more.
Published: Tuesday, February 27th, 2024 @ 5:09 pm By: Daily Wire
Black veterans get disability benefits twice as much as whites. Biden says ‘equity’ means they should get even more.
 
A provision in North Carolina's new state budget could end two ongoing court fights over disability benefits.
A provision in North Carolina's new state budget could end two ongoing court fights over disability benefits.
 
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to raising awareness of the contributions made by employees with disabilities through its continued focus on building a strong and inclusive workforce
Published: Sunday, November 12th, 2023 @ 11:42 pm By: ENC NOW
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is committed to raising awareness of the contributions made by employees with disabilities through its continued focus on building a strong and inclusive workforce
 
Efforts support employment for people with disabilities
Published: Friday, October 20th, 2023 @ 8:26 am By: ENC NOW
Efforts support employment for people with disabilities
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching the Inclusion Works initiative to promote competitive integrated employment for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
Published: Saturday, October 14th, 2023 @ 4:23 am By: ENC NOW
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching the Inclusion Works initiative to promote competitive integrated employment for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
 
"How many people have been working on this… when it takes six months to get an initial disability decision?”
Published: Saturday, March 11th, 2023 @ 6:59 pm By: Daily Wire
"How many people have been working on this… when it takes six months to get an initial disability decision?”
 
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An actress from the hit show “Yellowstone” has been charged with collecting nearly $100,000 in disability payments while working on the western series which stars Kevin Costner, authorities said.
Published: Friday, July 22nd, 2022 @ 12:11 am By: Daily Wire
An actress from the hit show “Yellowstone” has been charged with collecting nearly $100,000 in disability payments while working on the western series which stars Kevin Costner, authorities said.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a new dental public health training program: Oral Health Training Program for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD).
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a new dental public health training program: Oral Health Training Program for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD).
 
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month, stressing the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month, stressing the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the selection of seven organizations to serve as Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disability Tailored Plans (Behavioral Health I/DD Tailored Plans).
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the selection of seven organizations to serve as Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disability Tailored Plans (Behavioral Health I/DD Tailored Plans).
 
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Denise Burke regarding North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the Human Life Non-Discrimination Act
Published: Monday, July 12th, 2021 @ 3:43 am By: Stan Deatherage
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Denise Burke regarding North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the Human Life Non-Discrimination Act
 
In honor of brother with cerebral palsy, alumnus creates scholarship for disabled students
In honor of brother with cerebral palsy, alumnus creates scholarship for disabled students
 
Today the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued a Request for Applications for Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD) Tailored Plans as part of North Carolina’s transition to Medicaid Managed Care.
Today the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued a Request for Applications for Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD) Tailored Plans as part of North Carolina’s transition to Medicaid Managed Care.
 
Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed Friday as Americans with Disabilities Day in North Carolina, honoring the more than 1.3 million North Carolinians who have a disability
Published: Friday, July 26th, 2019 @ 7:41 pm By: Stan Deatherage
Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed Friday as Americans with Disabilities Day in North Carolina, honoring the more than 1.3 million North Carolinians who have a disability
 
Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to increase veterans’ disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Published: Thursday, July 11th, 2019 @ 5:14 pm By: Thom Tillis
Yesterday, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to increase veterans’ disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
 
While the department always welcomes feedback on our publications and policies, we are releasing this final guidance to be transparent about our intended policy when BH and I/DD Tailored Plans launch in 2021.
While the department always welcomes feedback on our publications and policies, we are releasing this final guidance to be transparent about our intended policy when BH and I/DD Tailored Plans launch in 2021.
 
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to eliminate the five-month waiting period before ALS patients can receive the Social Security Disability Insurance benefits they earned by contributing to Social Security.
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to eliminate the five-month waiting period before ALS patients can receive the Social Security Disability Insurance benefits they earned by contributing to Social Security.
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored the bipartisan Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need (HAVEN) Act this week to protect the economic security and well-being of veterans and their families who rely on disability benefits and may be experiencing financial hardship
Published: Friday, March 8th, 2019 @ 11:41 am By: Thom Tillis
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored the bipartisan Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need (HAVEN) Act this week to protect the economic security and well-being of veterans and their families who rely on disability benefits and may be experiencing financial hardship
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored the bipartisan Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need (HAVEN) Act this week to protect the economic security and well-being of veterans and their families who rely on disability benefits and may be experiencing financial hardship.
Published: Friday, March 8th, 2019 @ 8:19 am By: Stan Deatherage
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) co-sponsored the bipartisan Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need (HAVEN) Act this week to protect the economic security and well-being of veterans and their families who rely on disability benefits and may be experiencing financial hardship.
 
Low-income households with a person 60 or older or someone receiving disability benefits and services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services that need help covering the cost of heating their home this winter can apply for assistance starting Dec. 3
Low-income households with a person 60 or older or someone receiving disability benefits and services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services that need help covering the cost of heating their home this winter can apply for assistance starting Dec. 3
 
Twentieth-century American sociologist Robert Merton popularized a term that is now a part of our everyday vocabulary
Twentieth-century American sociologist Robert Merton popularized a term that is now a part of our everyday vocabulary
 
Today, we focus our attention on the love and protection each person, born and unborn, deserves regardless of disability, gender, appearance, or ethnicity.
Today, we focus our attention on the love and protection each person, born and unborn, deserves regardless of disability, gender, appearance, or ethnicity.
 
Researchers Paul DiPerna, Lindsey Burke, and Anne Ryland conducted a national survey of military households to assess their views on school-choice options, district schools, and careers in the military
Researchers Paul DiPerna, Lindsey Burke, and Anne Ryland conducted a national survey of military households to assess their views on school-choice options, district schools, and careers in the military
 
Last week, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order reinstating the Statewide Independent Living Council. Gov. Cooper also appointed 25 new members to the Council
Last week, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order reinstating the Statewide Independent Living Council. Gov. Cooper also appointed 25 new members to the Council
 
Increasing funding in the state's Opportunity Scholarship Program is just one indicator of a growing movement for school choice
Increasing funding in the state's Opportunity Scholarship Program is just one indicator of a growing movement for school choice
 
Strokes are the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States and the top cause of serious long-term disability, and two East Carolina University biology professors are working to identify genetic markers that indicate greater risk of recurrent stroke
Strokes are the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States and the top cause of serious long-term disability, and two East Carolina University biology professors are working to identify genetic markers that indicate greater risk of recurrent stroke
 
There are many reasons for North Carolinians to be proud of the statewide education reforms implemented over the last five years.
There are many reasons for North Carolinians to be proud of the statewide education reforms implemented over the last five years.
 
The Burr campaign released its newest statewide TV ad, “ABLE Act,” that highlights Senator Burr’s tireless work to provide people with disabilities with a support system that allows them to reach their fullest potential
The Burr campaign released its newest statewide TV ad, “ABLE Act,” that highlights Senator Burr’s tireless work to provide people with disabilities with a support system that allows them to reach their fullest potential
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues on the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee yesterday to announce the introduction of the Veterans First Act.
Published: Monday, May 2nd, 2016 @ 3:21 am By: Chris Downey
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues on the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee yesterday to announce the introduction of the Veterans First Act.
 
State health officials announced today that the state- and Medicaid-funded Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organizations providing mental health, intellectual and developmental disability and substance use services to North Carolina citizens will be consolidating into four service regions
State health officials announced today that the state- and Medicaid-funded Local Management Entities/Managed Care Organizations providing mental health, intellectual and developmental disability and substance use services to North Carolina citizens will be consolidating into four service regions
 
Six of Vidant Health's hospitals are joining the Wake Forest Baptist Telestroke Network. Fully operational members include Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, and Vidant Edgecombe in Tarboro. Later this year, Vidant Bertie Hospital in Windsor, Vidant...
Six of Vidant Health's hospitals are joining the Wake Forest Baptist Telestroke Network. Fully operational members include Vidant Beaufort Hospital in Washington, Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, and Vidant Edgecombe in Tarboro. Later this year, Vidant Bertie Hospital in Windsor, Vidant...
 
Patrick Young was told early in life that he was not college material; that he wouldn't make it
Patrick Young was told early in life that he was not college material; that he wouldn't make it
 
The U.S. Department of Justice should butt out of North Carolina's mental health problems, since it is partially responsible for getting us into the situation we now face.
The U.S. Department of Justice should butt out of North Carolina's mental health problems, since it is partially responsible for getting us into the situation we now face.
 
In 49 states it is legal for an employer to pay an employee below minimum wage because the worker is disabled
Published: Friday, October 23rd, 2015 @ 9:44 am By: Sabe Wilis
In 49 states it is legal for an employer to pay an employee below minimum wage because the worker is disabled
 
More than 2,500 patients across the state may be diverted each year from hospital emergency departments to behavioral health crisis centers with help from $5,000 grants awarded to each of 11 counties
More than 2,500 patients across the state may be diverted each year from hospital emergency departments to behavioral health crisis centers with help from $5,000 grants awarded to each of 11 counties
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued an executive order today that requires equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability and genetic information.
Governor Pat McCrory issued an executive order today that requires equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability and genetic information.
 
Occupational therapy students at East Carolina University have started a "Person First" campaign to encourage health care professionals to avoid labeling people as their disability or condition.
Occupational therapy students at East Carolina University have started a "Person First" campaign to encourage health care professionals to avoid labeling people as their disability or condition.
 
A group of students in East Carolina University’s Project STEPP program spent Friday afternoons this semester out in the community, mentoring fourth- and fifth-graders at the Building Hope Community Life Center. The kids listen and respond to their Pirate mentors. They have connected...
A group of students in East Carolina University’s Project STEPP program spent Friday afternoons this semester out in the community, mentoring fourth- and fifth-graders at the Building Hope Community Life Center. The kids listen and respond to their Pirate mentors. They have connected...
 
I'm glad to see news reporters and policy analysts devoting increasing attention to a subject Carolina Journal readers will find familiar: the role that public policy plays in discouraging work.
I'm glad to see news reporters and policy analysts devoting increasing attention to a subject Carolina Journal readers will find familiar: the role that public policy plays in discouraging work.
 

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