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

by | Mar 2, 2026 | , , ,

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...

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

by | Sep 18, 2025 | , , ,

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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Press Release: Advocates Respond to Settlement Agreement Requiring Maine to Bring its Behavioral Health System for Children into Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

by | Nov 26, 2024 | ,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 26, 2024 Advocates Respond to Settlement Agreement Requiring Maine to Bring its Behavioral Health System for Children into Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Augusta – Today, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ)...

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PRESS RELEASE: Advocates Respond to U.S. Department of Justice Lawsuit Against State of Maine for Failures in Maine’s Children’s Behavioral Health System

by | Sep 9, 2024 | , , ,

CONTACT: Julia Endicott 978-877-3871 jendicott@drme.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2024 Advocates Respond to U.S. Department of Justice Lawsuit Against State of Maine for Failures in Maine’s Children’s Behavioral Health System The suit comes after more than...

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