To our valued friends and allies, It is with profound sadness that Disability Rights Maine announces the sudden and unexpected loss of a treasured member of the DRM staff, Staci Converse. As a result, we have decided to cancel Disability Pride 2026. Our team is grieving deeply and not positioned to hold the event as […]
6 lessons, July through August 2026. Virtual on Tuesdays from 4-5:30. In Person on Wednesdays in Brunswick from 11-12:30. Questions? Contact Kate Turpen at kturpen@drme.org We are looking for 15 more people with developmental/intellectual disabilities to join We Thrive Together, a six-lesson workshop focused on setting and defending your boundaries, understanding why sexual violence happens in […]
6 lessons, July through August 2026. Virtual on Tuesdays from 4-5:30. In Person on Wednesdays in Brunswick from 11-12:30. Questions? Contact Kate Turpen at kturpen@drme.org We are looking for 15 more people with developmental/intellectual disabilities to join We Thrive Together, a six-lesson workshop focused on setting and defending your boundaries, understanding why sexual violence happens in […]
Date: July 22, 2026 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm ET Program Description Join Education Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Children (ESBVIC) for an overview of frequently accessed technology tools that support access, learning, independence, and participation for students who are blind or have low vision. This webinar will highlight devices from ESBVIC’s assistive technology collection, […]
Learn about the rights of adults with intellectual disabilities and autism in Maine. This training will explore the sources of these rights, the protections provided under Maine law, and how to recognize and address rights violations. Through discussion and real-world examples, participants will gain practical knowledge to help promote and protect individual rights and support […]
6 lessons, July through August 2026. Virtual on Tuesdays from 4-5:30. In Person on Wednesdays in Brunswick from 11-12:30. Questions? Contact Kate Turpen at kturpen@drme.org We are looking for 15 more people with developmental/intellectual disabilities to join We Thrive Together, a six-lesson workshop focused on setting and defending your boundaries, understanding why sexual violence happens in […]
6 lessons, July through August 2026. Virtual on Tuesdays from 4-5:30. In Person on Wednesdays in Brunswick from 11-12:30. Questions? Contact Kate Turpen at kturpen@drme.org We are looking for 15 more people with developmental/intellectual disabilities to join We Thrive Together, a six-lesson workshop focused on setting and defending your boundaries, understanding why sexual violence happens in […]
Calling any student with an IEP or 504! Join the DRM Youth Self Advocacy Program for an interactive virtual workshop series this August! From 11am to 12:30pm, meet students across Maine and focus on mini-skill building to launch you into the school year! Registration link: Advocacy in Action Registration Form – Fill out form. Virtual, […]
6 lessons, July through August 2026. Virtual on Tuesdays from 4-5:30. In Person on Wednesdays in Brunswick from 11-12:30. Questions? Contact Kate Turpen at kturpen@drme.org We are looking for 15 more people with developmental/intellectual disabilities to join We Thrive Together, a six-lesson workshop focused on setting and defending your boundaries, understanding why sexual violence happens in […]
6 lessons, July through August 2026. Virtual on Tuesdays from 4-5:30. In Person on Wednesdays in Brunswick from 11-12:30. Questions? Contact Kate Turpen at kturpen@drme.org We are looking for 15 more people with developmental/intellectual disabilities to join We Thrive Together, a six-lesson workshop focused on setting and defending your boundaries, understanding why sexual violence happens in […]
Calling any student with an IEP or 504! Join the DRM Youth Self Advocacy Program for an interactive virtual workshop series this August! From 11am to 12:30pm, meet students across Maine and focus on mini-skill building to launch you into the school year! Registration link: Advocacy in Action Registration Form – Fill out form. Virtual, […]
Calling any student with an IEP or 504! Join the DRM Youth Self Advocacy Program for an interactive virtual workshop series this August! From 11am to 12:30pm, meet students across Maine and focus on mini-skill building to launch you into the school year! Registration link: Advocacy in Action Registration Form – Fill out form. Virtual, […]