The Arc of Davidson County strives to help those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gain independence, learn skills and strive to make a difference in their community.
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Disability Pride: Davidson County’s Disability Community Finds Voice in New Facebook Group
The group, Disability Community of Davidson County, was created to connect neighbors who live with disabilities, care for someone who does, or are simply committed to making the county more accessible, informed, and compassionate.
A Family United by Purpose: The Journey of Stephanie and the Wilkerson Family
Born non-verbal, Stephanie once struggled with basic communication — now she addresses large audiences, tells her story with confidence, and inspires over 53,000 SONC athletes by fundraising and advocating for inclusion.
Editorial: Davidson Local Centers Disability Stories This July
July marks Disability Pride Month—and this year, Davidson Local is moving disability stories from the sidelines to headlines.
Letter to the Editor: The County Clerk Chappell's Apology Wasn’t for Those with Disabilities
One advocate of the disability community challenges Chappel’s “apology” in a letter to the editor.
Disability advocate talks about rare disease, Ehlers Danlos Awareness Month
At the April 28th meeting, Lexington City Council Member John Burke presented a proclamation to Pamela "Kelly" McAfee, President of the North Carolina Democratic Party Disability Issues Caucus. Pamela's story is one of resilience and strength as she lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a group of disorders that affect connective tissues supporting the skin, joints, and blood vessel walls.
Agencies partner to host event for students with disabilities
Davidson-Davie Community College (297 DCC Rd., Thomasville) will host the event, scheduled for Thursday, March 20th from 6:30-8pm.
Local office warns veterans about expensive fees charged to "help" with their disability claims
The Military Times media outlet recently issued a warning to veterans to be careful of people offering their services to help them file disability claims, with big fees attached. Under federal guidelines, a veteran using an accredited representative can’t be charged for help filing the initial claim.