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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an important civil rights law. It prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for people with disabilities in:

  • employment
  • state and local government services
  • public accommodations (like a movie theater or hotel)
  • commercial facilities
  • transportation
  • telecommunications

The Maine Human Rights Act (MHRA) is Maine’s anti-discrimination law. It provides protections even broader than the ADA.

Learn more about the Rules for Service Animals with DRM’s informational video!

Alternative versions of this video are also available.

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Filing a Complaint

Maine Human Rights Commission

U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division

Federal Transit Administration  – Public Transportation

 

Systemic Initiatives

My Life So Far in Maine

My name is William Safari, I am so excited to share a little bit more about myself. I am a New Mainer who immigrated from Africa to Maine in September 2022. I hold a Master’s Degree in Special Needs and Inclusive Education and my professional background is as a...

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Accessible Outdoors

For millions across the country and world, Maine is a bastion of natural beauty. Consider Acadia National Park alone, which had an estimated 4 million visitors in 2021. Maine State Parks were not far behind with 3.3 million visitors in 2021. Yet for many people...

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Public Transportation and Driving with a Disability

I learned how to drive in high school after I turned 15 and passed the test to get my learners permit in Vermont. I remember my dad taking me to the local middle school parking lot, where we would practice learning how to feel the clutch catch into gear. Learning...

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This information is provided as background information and is not intended as legal advice. If you are a person with a disability with questions about your rights or if you believe you were discriminated against because of disability, contact Disability Rights Maine at 800.452.1948, by email to advocate@drme.org, or through our online intake form.

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