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Disability Pride 2026

July 17 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Save the Date!

Mark your calendars for the annual Disability Pride Celebration in Augusta!

There will be speakers, art, music, dancing, amazing organizations, and so much more.

Download and share the flyer (PDF).


Design the 2026 T-Shirt

DRM invites Mainers to submit a design for the 2026 Disability Pride T-Shirt.

Theme:

We’re Here: Then, Now, Always

Submissions will be judged on:

  • Connection to theme
  • Originality
  • Feasibility – must be easy to reproduce on a t-shirt

The winner will be recognized at Disability Pride 2026 and receive a DRM gift basket.

Rules:

  • Everyone who submits a design must be a Maine resident.
  • Everyone who submits a design must be 18 years or older, or if under the age of 18, have the express written permission of a parent or guardian.
  • Individuals are limited to one design entry per person.
  • Submissions must be the original work of the entrant.
  • Electronic submissions must be at least 300 dpi.

The winner agrees to give DRM the right to use or reproduce the design in any way or form, including on publications, hats, t-shirts or other clothing, or on any bag. The winner’s names will appear on the t-shirt.

How to enter:

By email to: jendicott@drme.org
By mail to:
Attn: Julia Endicott
Disability Rights Maine
160 Capitol Street, Suite 4
Augusta, ME 04330

Be sure to include your name, address, phone number and email address on all entries.

Submission Deadline:

May 29th, 2026


Event Accessibility Information

  • The pavilion is a hard, flat, paved surface. Pavement extends beyond the pavilion before the surface of the park turns to level grass. There is a packed, gravel trail to the right of the pavilion.
  • ASL interpreters will be available throughout the event.
  • Accessible parking will be marked and there will be a drop-off area next to the pavilion. Parking at the venue is limited, so carpooling is encouraged.
  • DRM provides masks at all agency-sponsored events and will make masks available to all attendees.
  • The event is scent-free.
  • Earplugs will be available.
  • An accessible portable bathroom is available next to the parking area.
  • We will be live-streaming the speaker portion of the event!

Event Questions?

Contact Julia Endicott at jendicott@drme.org or 207.626.2774 ext. 212.