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h/t Life on the Spectrum Many families never hear about this.Students with an intellectual disability can get federal st...
10/22/2026

h/t Life on the Spectrum

Many families never hear about this.
Students with an intellectual disability can get federal student aid for college through an approved Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) program. That includes many autistic students who also have an intellectual disability.

What it can include:
• Federal Pell Grants
• FSEOG grants ($100 to $4,000 a year)
• Federal Work-Study
None of it is a loan. It doesn’t have to be paid back.

How to get it:
1. Find an approved CTP program in Think College’s directory at thinkcollege.net
2. Fill in the FAFSA. No high school diploma or GED needed.
3. The college’s financial aid office works out the package
Grants may not cover the full cost, and the student must have left high school.

Federal student loans aren’t included.
Is your family starting to think about life after high school?
Federal Student Aid, Think College

Vote early in person now through 3 p.m. Saturday, October 31. Election Day is November 3. Make your plan to vote today!T...
10/21/2026

Vote early in person now through 3 p.m. Saturday, October 31. Election Day is November 3. Make your plan to vote today!

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Voting Issues? Need a Ride to Vote? Call the Disability Rights NC voting hotline for help: 888-WEVOTE2 (888) 938-6832

*NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY PARTY OR CANDIDATE

10/21/2026

Clean clothes. Community care. A weekend of connection!
Join Uplift Laundry Truck and Lowe’s Grove Baptist Church for our Free Laundry Weekend & Community Fall Festival!

October 23–25, 2026
11 AM–4 PM each day

Lowe’s Grove Baptist Church
4430 South Alston Avenue, Durham, NC 27713

Enjoy FREE mobile laundry services all three days, plus free clothing, diapers, books, community resources, and Touch a Truck!
Saturday, October 24: Join us for a special focus on Maternal & Infant Wellness and connect with community partners and family resources.

Register for a time slot through the QR code, or follow the link below for a direct registration link.

https://triangleonthecheap.com/uplift-laundry/

h/t The You Look Fine Club. The You Look Fine Method™ | Everything Counts.When you live with chronic illness, it is easy...
10/20/2026

h/t The You Look Fine Club.

The You Look Fine Method™ | Everything Counts.
When you live with chronic illness, it is easy to measure your day by everything you did not get done.

The laundry is still there. The emails are unanswered. The plans you made might not happen. And somewhere along the way, you can start believing that what you managed to do was not enough.

But what if we stopped measuring our days by what we had left to give?
The You Look Fine Method™ is a simple way to recognize invisible effort, reduce guilt, and credit yourself for what your body and mind had to navigate.
The Method has three steps:

1. Notice what you did today. The everyday things count, including showering, answering an email, making supper, attending an appointment, or resting when your body needed it.

2. Recognize the invisible effort. Other people might see a grocery trip. You know about the pain you managed, the fatigue you pushed through, the brain fog you navigated, and the recovery you needed afterward.

3. Let the list be enough. No scoring. No productivity targets. No gold stars. A three-item day is not a failure. The list exists to reduce guilt, not create more pressure.

This is not about doing more. It is about recognizing the effort that was already there, because you do not have to accomplish more to make your effort count.

SAVE this carousel so you can return to the Method on the days when you need the reminder.

SHARE it with someone living with chronic illness who needs to hear that their effort counts, even when other people cannot see it.

Don't skip the worksheet slide. Save the carousel and print out the worksheet so you can fill in what you physically did and the invisible effort it took. Use it to help recognize the parts of your day that might otherwise go unacknowledged.

A reminder from The You Look Fine Club:
Everything counts. Even the things nobody else sees.

Work with us!DRNC has an immediate opening for a full-time employment attorney on the Community Access Team (CAT). CAT t...
10/20/2026

Work with us!

DRNC has an immediate opening for a full-time employment attorney on the Community Access Team (CAT). CAT team work centers around ensuring people with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, work, and participate in their communities. The staff attorney for this position will engage in research and analysis of disability-related employment services and civil rights laws and provide individual and systemic representation to uphold the rights of persons with disabilities who have been denied equal access to employment and employment services. A licensed attorney with litigation experience and an interest in disability civil rights laws is preferred.

Desirable Qualifications
Life experience with disability
Civil litigation experience
Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities and Rehabilitation Acts
Experience in a legal services, nonprofit or public interest environment
Understanding of trauma and experience using trauma-informed approaches
Ability to communicate in ASL, Spanish or another non-English language

Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Package that is competitive with other non-profits: Salary range between $69,000 – $125,300, depending on years of experience. DRNC offers excellent benefits that include 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, life and disability as well as generous paid time off and retirement plan with an employer match.

How to Apply
Send a resume and detailed letter of interest explaining your qualifications and interest in the position to [email protected]. Include Staff Employment Attorney Community Access Team in the subject line of the email. No phone calls please.

Closing Date: Priority given to resumes/cover letters received by October 31, 2026. Position will remain open until filled. https://disabilityrightsnc.org/careers/seeking-staff-attorney-employment/

10/19/2026

Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week🌻
October 18-24th

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The goal of the HOPE NC pilot housing programs is to demonstrate the different ways people with disabilities can live in...
10/17/2026

The goal of the HOPE NC pilot housing programs is to demonstrate the different ways people with disabilities can live independently while also receiving support through services and their peers. For many adults with disabilities, the default options have been to live in congregate settings or in their childhood homes; neither offers much chance to be independent. HOPE NC

Read more https://bit.ly/4hQti2p

Oct 15 White Cane Awareness DayWHAT IS A WHITE CANE? A white cane is an important mobility tool that helps many blind p...
10/15/2026

Oct 15 White Cane Awareness Day

WHAT IS A WHITE CANE? A white cane is an important mobility tool that helps many blind people and people with low vision navigate their surroundings, detect obstacles, and travel independently.

Independence looks different for everyone. People who are blind or have low vision use different tools and techniques to navigate the world. A white cane is one way to support mobility, autonomy, and access to everyday life.

How can you be respectful?
Ask before offering assistance.
Never grab someone or their cane.
Speak directly to the person, not just their companion.
Respect each person's independence and choices.

Accessibility is everyone's responsibility. Keep sidewalks and pathways clear, respect accessible pedestrian spaces, and support communities where people with disabilities can travel safely and participate fully.

Celebrate access.
Respect independence.

This White Cane Awareness Day, help spread awareness about blindness, mobility, and the importance of equal access.

Accessibility benefits everyone.

nfb.org/programs-services/blind-equality-achievement-month/white-cane-awareness-day

Early Voting Starts TOMORROW!Key voting datesOct 15 Early Voting BeginsOctober 20 Vote by Mail Request DeadlineOctober 3...
10/14/2026

Early Voting Starts TOMORROW!

Key voting dates
Oct 15 Early Voting Begins
October 20 Vote by Mail Request Deadline
October 31 Early Voting Ends
November 3 Election Day

Need help? Have a question? Call the Disability Rights NC Voting Hotline. 888 WEVOTE2 (888) 938-6832

*not affiliated with any party or candidate

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