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Lifespan Waiver Maine State Tour Coming in July 2026

by Harper Chance | Jun 23, 2026 | Announcements, News

Please join the Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) and the Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) during the week of July 20 to 24 as they offer five days of in-person presentations with discussion on the proposed Lifespan Waiver. The presentations will be...

Telling Our Power: A Creative Self-Advocacy Program for Disabled Youth in Maine

by Harper Chance | Jun 9, 2026 | News, Youth Self-Advocacy Program

This summer, Telling Our Power will bring together disabled youth in Maine to explore self-advocacy, storytelling, and the arts. Through creative writing, visual art, dance, and digital storytelling, participants will learn to share their experiences, build...

Research Study: Pregnancy Experiences for Parents with Disabilities

by Julia Endicott | May 14, 2026 | Announcements, Developmental Disability Advocacy, Mental Health Advocacy

Boston University School of Public Health is conducting a study on pregnancy stories for parents with disabilities. You may be eligible if: You have a thinking, learning, or developmental disability You were pregnant in the last 10 years You used Medicaid (MaineCare...

Video Release: We Are Here: People with Disabilities are Everywhere

by Harper Chance | Mar 26, 2026 | Accessibility, Announcements, Community Mental Health, Deaf Services, Developmental Disability Advocacy, Employment, Self-Advocacy

People with disabilities are part of the fabric of every Maine community! Last summer, Disability Rights Maine (DRM) partnered with the Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies (CCIDS), the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council, and Speaking Up for Us...

Video Release: How Can You Advocate at the Legislature?

by Harper Chance | Jan 6, 2026 | Announcements, Deaf Services, Self-Advocacy, Youth Self-Advocacy Program

Sometimes, advocacy takes place at the State House. What are some things to consider when you prepare to advocate in front of the legislature? Find out! Includes ASL, captions, & audio description. Video Production by Block by Block Creative.

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Lifespan Waiver Maine State Tour Coming in July 2026

Telling Our Power: A Creative Self-Advocacy Program for Disabled Youth in Maine

Research Study: Pregnancy Experiences for Parents with Disabilities

Video Release: We Are Here: People with Disabilities are Everywhere

Video Release: How Can You Advocate at the Legislature?

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