Disability Rights North Carolina

“The form 990 is reviewed and approved by the executive committee of the board, then provided electronically to all board members prior to filing.”

“Each board of directors' member, each paimi advisory council member, and each employee is required to complete a new conflict of interest disclosure statement each year. Each statement is reviewed for potential conflicts and if a conflict is discovered, the relationship that causes the conflict must be dissolved or the volunteer or employee may be asked to resign.”

“The board of directors compared compensation received by the top executives of smilar organizations and determined the annual compensation of disability rights north carolina's chief executive officer.”

“The organization conducted a salary survey utilizing salary information from similar non-profit organizations. The leadership team, audit/finance committee and the board of directors reviewed the salary ranges for all staff.”

“The organization bylaws, board of directors' minutes, conflict of interest policy, audit of the financial statements and other documents are listed on our website. They are also available upon request to anyone who does not have access to the internet. The form 990 will be posted on the website after it is reviewed by the board of directors.”

“Disability rights north carolina successfully advocated for children with disabilities to be included in their schools with the supports they need to make educational progress, and avoid aversive behavioral interventions and school push-out; advocated for disabled people to obtain and maintain competitive, integrated employment opportunities; monitored state developmental centers, segregated schools, psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment facilities, investigated suspected abuse and advocated for reforms; enforced the rights of disabled people to have equal access to their communities, to secure community-based supports, and avoid unnecessary institutionalization; advocated for the health and safety of incarcerated people with disabilities; protected the rights of disabled persons displaced by or at risk of displacement from natural disasters; advanced the right people with disabilities to self-determination; and defended the housing and voting rights of people with disabilities. Drnc also provided outreach, education and public information to empower people with disabilities and promote disability rights issues.”