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We Are Here Video Project

Jun 26, 2025 | Announcements, Self-Advocacy

1 in 3 Mainers have a disability. Help us remind everyone that disability inclusion matters! The Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies (CCIDS), Disability Rights Maine (DRM), the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council, and Speaking Up For Us (SUFU)...

Centering Disability During Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Apr 29, 2025 | Brain Injury Advocacy, Community Inclusion, Deaf Services, Developmental Disability Advocacy, Mental Health Advocacy

This April marks the 24th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Since 2001, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) has designated April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month to lift up and support survivors of sexual violence across the country. The...

Tell the Maine Delegation to Save Disability Advocacy

Apr 25, 2025 | Announcements

Dear Friends and Allies: Last week, a leaked budget proposal called for dramatic cuts to Disability Rights Maine and our partners, the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council and the Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, and our counterparts in every...

Press Release: Disability Rights Maine Project Director Receives Statewide Recognition

Apr 9, 2025 | Developmental Disability Advocacy, Health Equity, Press Releases, Youth Self-Advocacy Program

CONTACT: Julia Endicott 978-877-3871 jendicott@drme.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2025 Disability Rights Maine Project Director Receives Statewide Recognition Augusta – Disability Rights Maine is pleased to announce that Youth Self-Advocacy Project Director,...

Video Release: Challenging the Guardianship System

Feb 7, 2025 | Alternatives to Guardianship & Supported Decision-Making, Announcements

DRM's latest advocacy video highlights a critically important topic: Guardianship Reform Thanks to DRM's self-advocate partners and our partners at Speaking Up For Us for helping to put this video together. Video Production: Catama Productions ASL...

Press Release: Disability Rights Maine Releases 2024 Election Report

Feb 5, 2025 | Press Releases, Voting

CONTACT: Julia Endicott 978-877-3871 jendicott@drme.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 5, 2025 Disability Rights Maine Releases 2024 Election Report Augusta – Today, Disability Rights Maine released a report, which provides an overview of the agency’s efforts in 2024...

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