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‘There’s a quiet crisis’: NC families, advocates plead for greater disability services investment
May 07, 2026
May 7, 2026: Article Published in NC Health News
by Ashley Fredde
Kay McMillan is a young woman in her early 30s who graduated summa cum laude at NC State and now runs her own nonprofit combining her two passions — disability rights and teaching youth leadership skills. She lives in a…
Cuts to Medicaid could impact those with disabilities
May 05, 2026
May 5, 2026: By Spectrum 1 News
We're joined by two members of the North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities about some of the biggest issues facing vulnerable populations across our state. They talk about why cuts to Medicaid could leave some people without proper care.
We'll also dig…
Senate education committee moves forward social media age verification, teacher licensure changes
April 30, 2026
April 30, 2026: Article published by EducationNC
By Ben Humphries
A bill to require age verification for social media platforms and a bill to remove some testing requirements for teacher licensure were both moved forward with bipartisan support in the Senate Education/Higher Education Commit…
Talley Wells of the North Carolina Council for Developmental Disabilities discusses the disability community urging action on Medicaid, workforce, and services at I/DD caucus
April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026: Published by WPTF Afternoon News
On Wednesday, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and advocates from across North Carolina gathered at the General Assembly to share personal stories and call on lawmakers to continue to protect Medicai…
People with disabilities ask NC legislators for funding to support community living
April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026: Article published by NC Newsline
By: Lynn Bonner
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families stressed to North Carolina legislators the importance of helping the thousands of people waiting for assistance through Medicaid.
More than 20,000 peo…