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Adult guardianship group to propose changes in law, practice to NCGA

March 4, 2019 by Thomas Goldsmith

Adult guardianship group to propose changes in law, practice to NCGA - North Carolina Health News

A group spanning academia, state government and nonprofits has worked since 2015 to craft new approaches to adult guardianship in North Carolina.

By Thomas Goldsmith As part of his work as a groundskeeper at Alamance Community College, Sean Brady has had the chance to travel as far away as Utah and Las Vegas for trade conferences. But until 18 months ago, Brady, 34, had to ask his stepmother for permission to travel, because between 2014 and 2017 […]

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Guardianship Reform on Tap in the North Carolina Legislature

December 17, 2017 by Taylor Knopf

Guardianship Reform on Tap in the North Carolina Legislature - North Carolina Health News

Young people with disabilities are living longer, more independent lives. Advocates for them say it's time to update guardianship laws to create more choices for them.

By Taylor Knopf Adults with disabilities are leading longer lives thanks to advances in medicine and technology and where once people with disabilities died young, now a good number will likely outlive their parents. But many of those parents have been the guardians for their children, providing guidance, security and steering their every move. Advocates […]

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One Little Trim in the State Budget Makes Recreation Tougher for Tens of Thousands

November 11, 2015 by Editor

One Little Trim in the State Budget Makes Recreation Tougher for Tens of Thousands - North Carolina Health News

One line in the budget removed funding from ACCESS North Carolina, a guide to recreation for people with disabilities.

By Rose Hoban At Hanging Rock State Park, there are 60 sites where people can picnic, but only one table can be used by someone in a wheelchair. People in wheelchairs who want to get onto the beach at Fort Macon State Park have been unable to unless they bring their own special wheelchair with […]

Celebrating 25 Years of the Americans With Disabilities Act

July 22, 2015 by Editor

Celebrating 25 Years of the Americans With Disabilities Act - North Carolina Health News

By Rose Hoban Aside from movement on the ABLE Act (see today’s other story), advocates for people with disabilities have another reason to celebrate this week: July 26 is the 25th birthday of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law by President George H..W. Bush in 1990. There wasn’t a cake, but […]

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