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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 168A-2 (2026)

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(a) The purpose of this Chapter is to ensure equality of opportunity, to promote independent living, self-determination, and economic self-sufficiency, and to encourage and enable all persons with disabilities to participate fully to the maximum extent of their abilities in the social and economic life of the State, to engage in remunerative employment, to use available public accommodations and public services, and to otherwise pursue their rights and privileges as inhabitants of this State.

(b) The General Assembly finds that: the practice of discrimination based upon a disabling condition is contrary to the public interest and to the principles of freedom and equality of opportunity; the practice of discrimination on the basis of a disabling condition threatens the rights and proper privileges of the inhabitants of this State; and such discrimination results in a failure to realize the productive capacity of individuals to their fullest extent. (1985, c. 571, s. 1; 1999-160, s. 1; 2002-163, s. 1.)

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 11 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1987–2022 · leading case: Gower v. Wrenn Handling, Inc., 892 F. Supp. 724 (M.D.N.C. 1995).
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Gower v. Wrenn Handling, Inc., 892 F. Supp. 724 (M.D.N.C. 1995). · cites it 10× “GOWER’S CLAIM OF VIOLATION OF NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC POLICY Gower’s fourth claim is that Wrenn violated his rights under the North Carolina Handicapped Person’s Protection Act, N.C.Gen.Stat. § 168A-2. Since Gower’s Complaint pled specifically § 168A-2 as the basis for his claim,…”
Sheaffer v. Cnty. of Chatham, 337 F. Supp. 2d 709 (M.D.N.C. 2004). · cites it 2× “” N.C. Gen.Stat. § 168A-2. A cause of action exists for one who is discharged or otherwise discriminated against on the basis of disability.”
McCullough v. Branch Banking & Trust Co., 524 S.E.2d 569 (N.C. Ct. App. 2000). · cites it 3× “” N.C.G.S. § 168A-2 (1995). 4 These statutes, although enacted at different times, *348 relate to the same subject matter, employment discrimination against handicapped persons, and, thus, must be construed together to ascertain legislative intent.”
Davis v. Blanchard, 175 F. Supp. 3d 581 (M.D.N.C. 2016). · cites it 2× “The Fourth Circuit identifies N.C. Gen. Stat. § 168A-2 as "an act which protects disabled individuals from discrimination” in North Carolina, intended to serve as "a counterpart to the Rehabilitation Act.”
Johnson v. Bd. of Trs. of Durham Technical Cmty. Coll., 577 S.E.2d 670 (N.C. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 2× “The ADA provides that “[n]o covered entity shall discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability of such individual in regard to job application procedures, the hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees, employee compensation, job…”
Stroud v. Harrison, 508 S.E.2d 527 (N.C. Ct. App. 1998). · cites it 4× “) N.C. Gen. Stat. § 168A-2(a) and (b) (1995).”
Kelly v. Carteret Cnty. Bd. of Educ., 560 S.E.2d 390 (N.C. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 2× “2d 368, 371 (2000) (holding provisions of NCHPPA — now retitled NCPDPA — not applicable to wrongful discharge in violation of public policy claim, even where claim is based upon allegation that plaintiff was terminated because of disability); N.C. Gen. Stat. § 168A-2 (1999)…”
Buchanan v. Hunter Douglas, Inc., 359 S.E.2d 271 (N.C. Ct. App. 1987). · cites it 3× “N.C.G.S. § 168A-2. Any handicapped person that is aggrieved by a discriminatory practice prohibited by the act is therein authorized to bring a civil action to “enforce rights granted or protected by this Chapter.”
Woody v. AccuQuest Hearing Ctr. (N.C. Ct. App. 2022). · cites it 5× “See N.C. Gen. Stat. § 168A-2. In pertinent part, the PDPA recognizes the right of persons with disabilities “to engage in remunerative employment,” id.”
Woody v. AccuQuest Hearing Ctr. (N.C. Ct. App. 2022). · cites it 5× “See N.C. Gen. Stat. § 168A-2. In pertinent part, the PDPA recognizes the right of persons with disabilities “to engage in remunerative employment,” id.”
Burgess v. Your House of Raleigh, Inc., 388 S.E.2d 134 (1990). “N.C.G.S. § 168A-2(a) (1987). We recognize that the Handicapped Persons Act is a remedial statute.”
— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 168A-2(a) — 4 cases
Stroud v. Harrison, 508 S.E.2d 527 (N.C. Ct. App. 1998). “) N.C. Gen. Stat. § 168A-2(a) and (b) (1995).”
Burgess v. Your House of Raleigh, Inc., 388 S.E.2d 134 (1990). “N.C.G.S. § 168A-2(a) (1987). We recognize that the Handicapped Persons Act is a remedial statute.”
Woody v. AccuQuest Hearing Ctr. (N.C. Ct. App. 2022). “See N.C. Gen. Stat. § 168A-2. In pertinent part, the PDPA recognizes the right of persons with disabilities “to engage in remunerative employment,” id.”
Woody v. AccuQuest Hearing Ctr. (N.C. Ct. App. 2022). “See N.C. Gen. Stat. § 168A-2. In pertinent part, the PDPA recognizes the right of persons with disabilities “to engage in remunerative employment,” id.”
— N.C. Gen. Stat. § 168A-2(b) — 3 cases
Stroud v. Harrison, 508 S.E.2d 527 (N.C. Ct. App. 1998). “) N.C. Gen. Stat. § 168A-2(a) and (b) (1995).”
Woody v. AccuQuest Hearing Ctr. (N.C. Ct. App. 2022). “See N.C. Gen. Stat. § 168A-2. In pertinent part, the PDPA recognizes the right of persons with disabilities “to engage in remunerative employment,” id.”
Woody v. AccuQuest Hearing Ctr. (N.C. Ct. App. 2022). “See N.C. Gen. Stat. § 168A-2. In pertinent part, the PDPA recognizes the right of persons with disabilities “to engage in remunerative employment,” id.”
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