Fighting for Justice
Guarding the civil rights of people with disabilities and advocating with those who need their voice to be heard
Advancing Independence
Empowering ourselves and others to live as we choose by learning to advocate for ourselves and to meet our independent living goals
Our Mission
To guard the civil rights of people with disabilities as we empower ourselves and others to live as we choose
Who we are…
Disability Rights & Resources is a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, non-residential, private, non-profit Center for Independent Living. We advocate and serve as mentors for people with disabilities in a four-county service area comprised of Cabarrus, Gaston, Mecklenburg and Union Counties in North Carolina.
Core Services
Advocacy • Peer Mentoring • Independent Living Skills • Information & Referral
My Home, My Choice
Additional Programs & Services
Workshops • Speakers • Disability Awareness Training • Transportation Resources
Audio Description
Plus other offerings specifically tailored to your needs
Our services are available and accessible to everyone with a disability and anyone who is interested in disability issues.











