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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...

Sign On Letter in Response to Legislative Action in Maine Which May Negatively Impact Services for Children with Disabilities

by Harper Chance | Mar 2, 2026 | Announcements, Children's & Education Rights, Children's Advocacy, News

Legislative actions within our State may put multiple services for children with disabilities at risk. We are sharing this information because families deserve to know what is happening, how it may impact their children, and provide you an avenue for your voice to be...

Maine Youth Access & Inclusion Survey

by Harper Chance | Feb 19, 2026 | Announcements, News, Youth Self-Advocacy Program

The Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN) is conducting a statewide Accessibility and Inclusion Audit to better understand how youth programs across Maine are supporting young people with disabilities and other access needs. This includes physical, intellectual, sensory,...

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

Sign On Letter in Response to Legislative Action in Maine Which May Negatively Impact Services for Children with Disabilities

Maine Youth Access & Inclusion Survey

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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