On May 1, Disability Rights North Carolina hosted its annual conference to advance disability justice in the state. Held at the McKimmon Center, this year they celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Olmstead decision with the theme “It’s ON! Olmstead Now in NC.” The conference included an exhibitor hall with 35 local partner organizations, 16 sessions on disability and legal advocacy and a keynote speech featuring Dr. Bishop William Barber II. 

This article originally appeared in the July 2024 issue of WALTER magazine.