Disability Rights North Carolina
Sandra Gonzalez is an experienced professional in advocacy and case management, currently serving as an Investigator and Advocate at Disability Rights North Carolina since August 2019. Previously, Sandra held the position of Director of Advocacy at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, ensuring 24/7 advocacy services for residents of the Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center. Other notable roles include Family Care Consultant/Latino Outreach at the Alzheimer's Association Desert Southwest Chapter, and Case Manager Subcontractor at Sandra Gonzalez Case Management, which focused on individuals with developmental challenges. Sandra's extensive background includes managing cases in mental health, vocational services for individuals with special needs, and a strong commitment to empowering diverse communities. Educational qualifications include a Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from LIU Post and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Art Therapy from St. Thomas Aquinas College.
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Disability Rights North Carolina
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Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. We are North Carolina’s protection and advocacy system, dedicated to advancing and defending the rights of people with disabilities. DRNC works to achieve a just society where people with disabilities are free from discrimination and abuse. Our goal is a fully integrated and accessible community – where people with disabilities have power, equal opportunity, and freedom to make their own decisions. Our Values -We believe that people with disabilities have the right to be heard and a right to live in the world. -We increase the power of people with disabilities through advocacy and the relentless pursuit of justice. -Disability Rights North Carolina values integrity, creative strategies, and collaboration in our work. -We support human dignity, diversity, and civil rights. -We fight for full inclusion and self-determination.