Are there any state laws that provide further protections for people with disabilities?

Yes, there are several state laws in North Carolina that provide additional protections for people with disabilities. The North Carolina Department of Human Rights and several other state agencies have developed policies and procedures to ensure that individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against. The North Carolina Persons with Disabilities Protection Act (NCPDPA) prohibits discrimination in housing, public accommodations, education, and employment for people with disabilities. Specifically, the act states that people with disabilities have the right to a free and appropriate public education and to access public transportation. The NCPDPA also requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities and make building modifications necessary to ensure accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The Right to Fair Housing Act provides further protections for people with disabilities. This law makes it illegal for landlords, mortgage lenders, and other housing providers to discriminate against individuals with disabilities. It requires housing providers to make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities and allow them to make reasonable modifications to their homes. In addition to these state laws, the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides additional protections for people with disabilities in North Carolina. The ADA requires employers, state and local governments, and public and private entities to provide individuals with disabilities with full and equal access to all services, programs, and activities. It also requires businesses and organizations to make “reasonable accommodations” for individuals with disabilities.

Are there any state laws that provide further protections for people with disabilities?

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