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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.

PRESS RELEASE: Advocates Oppose Efforts to Weaken Settlement for Maine’s Children’s Behavioral Health System

by Julia Endicott | Sep 18, 2025 | Children's & Education Rights, Children's Advocacy, News, Press Releases

CONTACTS: Julia Endicott, Communications Director Disability Rights Maine 207-626-2774 ext. 212 jendicott@drme.org Sam Crankshaw, Communications Director ACLU of Maine 646-820-4548 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2025 Advocates Oppose Efforts to Weaken Settlement...

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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?

PRESS RELEASE: Advocates Oppose Efforts to Weaken Settlement for Maine’s Children’s Behavioral Health System

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