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Sexuality for All Abilities Training

Equality Community Center 15 Casco Street, Portland, ME, United States

Join us for a virtual and in-person training directed by Disability Rights Maine, Mad Hatter Wellness, and New Beginnings! This training is for educators and other professionals who support adolescents with disabilities, ages 14-25. It will be especially helpful for professionals leading instruction in healthy relationships, boundaries, consent, personal safety and other topics under comprehensive […]

Visual Gestural Communication (VGC) Workshop – Augusta

Androscoggin Room 109 Capitol Street, Augusta, ME, United States

Visual-Gestural Communication (VGC) is useful to many people who need an alternative technique for expressing and understanding the wants and needs of other people in their environment. VGC is not a language like English, American Sign Language, or French. It is a communication mode that uses gestures, facial expressions, and body language. Often individuals, who […]

DOJ Meeting with Children and Families – Portland

Reiche Community Center 166 Brackett Street, Portland, ME, United States

The Disability Rights Section of the U.S. Department of Justice recently signed an agreement with Maine that requires the State to make changes to its services for children with behavioral health disabilities.  These changes will give parents, children, and young adults (up to their 21st birthday) choices so children and young adults can remain at […]

DOJ Meeting with Children and Families – Fort Kent

Fort Kent Public Library 1 Monument Square, Fort Kent, ME, United States

The Disability Rights Section of the U.S. Department of Justice recently signed an agreement with Maine that requires the State to make changes to its services for children with behavioral health disabilities.  These changes will give parents, children, and young adults (up to their 21st birthday) choices so children and young adults can remain at […]

DOJ Meeting with Children and Families – Augusta

Lithgow Public Library 45 Winthrop Street, Augusta, United States

The Disability Rights Section of the U.S. Department of Justice recently signed an agreement with Maine that requires the State to make changes to its services for children with behavioral health disabilities.  These changes will give parents, children, and young adults (up to their 21st birthday) choices so children and young adults can remain at […]

DOJ Meeting with Children and Families – Bangor

Bangor Public Library 145 Harlow Street, Bangor, United States

The Disability Rights Section of the U.S. Department of Justice recently signed an agreement with Maine that requires the State to make changes to its services for children with behavioral health disabilities.  These changes will give parents, children, and young adults (up to their 21st birthday) choices so children and young adults can remain at […]

Developmental Services Grievance Training – May

Zoom

This virtual training is designed for both case managers and individuals receiving Developmental Services through the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The training will provide a clear overview of the Developmental Services Grievance Process, ensuring that individuals understand how to effectively file a grievance, advocate for their rights, and navigate the different levels […]

Hope Conference 2025

Augusta Civic Center 76 Community Drive, Augusta, ME, United States

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2025 Innovation Summit: A Path for Maine

Holiday Inn by the Bay 88 Spring St, Portland, ME, United States

Advancing Services & Supports for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Autism Presented by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Office of Aging and Disability Services The Innovation Summit: A Path for ME will be held in Portland, Maine, from May 19 to May 20, 2025, bringing together individuals, families, service providers, […]

Visual Gestural Communication (VGC) Workshop – Bangor

DHHS District Office 19 Maine Avenue, Bangor, United States

Visual-Gestural Communication (VGC) is useful to many people who need an alternative technique for expressing and understanding the wants and needs of other people in their environment. VGC is not a language like English, American Sign Language, or French. It is a communication mode that uses gestures, facial expressions, and body language. Often individuals, who […]

Deaf Rights Group – Newport

Newport Cultural Center 154 Main Street, Newport, ME, United States

Deaf Rights Group is an open meeting for all to share information about the needs and accomplishments of the Maine Deaf Community. Celebrating 30 years, since 1995! Share community concerns, rights issues, needs and learn about resources. Come be part of the conversation! DRG serves as the Advisory Committee to the DRM board and helps […]

Developmental Services Grievance Training – June

Zoom

This virtual training is designed for both case managers and individuals receiving Developmental Services through the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The training will provide a clear overview of the Developmental Services Grievance Process, ensuring that individuals understand how to effectively file a grievance, advocate for their rights, and navigate the different levels […]