To increase access to DRM’s Disability Pride programming this year, we are offering several virtual webinars this July! As we mark the 35th anniversary of the ADA, we must also think about the future. Marlene Sallo, Executive Director of the National Disability Rights Network, will present on what comes next in the disability rights movement. […]
Date: February 18, 2026 Time: 10:00 - 11:00am ET Program Description Everyone benefits from content that is easy to use and understand. Making a great document is more than just typing the correct words. To make sure your information can reach the largest number of people, the document needs to be accessible. This means it […]
Feb 23, 2026 in Sanford, ME from 9am-12pm 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, […]
Date: March 18, 2026 Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm ET Program Description Communication is a fundamental right, but some people face barriers to using speech. Some people are non-verbal, and others have health conditions that make speaking difficult. Join Maine CITE for a webinar on an overview of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). We will explore […]
Date: March 24, 2026 Time: 10:00 - 11:00am ET Program Description Accessible digital content means the content is designed in a way that it can be used by a wide range of people. This includes people with disabilities such as learning, physical, and vision limitations. Everyone can get the information they need if it is […]
March 30, 2026 in Bangor, ME from 9am-12pm 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, […]
Date: April 8, 2026 Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm ET Program Description Join Chris Delenick for a webinar focused on smart home technology and how it can make everyday living more convenient, secure, and independent. We will explore popular device options, from smart lighting and thermostats to voice assistants, and show how they can work together […]
April 27, 2026 in Skowhegan, ME from 9am-12pm 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, […]
Date: April 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 - 11:00am ET Program Description Join us for the final webinar on Creating Accessible Content. We will share tips for making social media posts accessible to everyone. We will also talk about the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Accessible digital content is designed so a wide range of people […]
May 18, 2026 in Presque Isle, ME from 9am-12pm DRM is hosting a FREE Visual-Gestural Communication workshop in Presque Isle on May 18, from 9am-12pm. Join us! Register by emailing deafservices@drme.org or by filling out the online registration form. PLEASE NOTE that this is a new address for this workshop! Previously, we planned to hold […]
Date: May 19, 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET Program Description Everyone benefits from content that is easy to use and understand. Making a great document is more than just typing the correct words. To make sure your information can reach the largest number of people, the document needs to be accessible. This means it […]
Webinar: Recreation Without Limits: Adaptive Recreation and Equipment Date: May 21, 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm ET Program Description Join this webinar to explore how outdoor adventures like adaptive sailing, waterskiing, rock climbing, paddling, and skiing can be made accessible for everyone. We will introduce the concept of adaptive recreation and share a glimpse of […]