HCBS Town Hall – Providers, Advocacy Organizations, Advisory Groups – Older Adults and Adults with Physical Disabilities Population

Zoom

In April 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services Rule (Access Rule). This new rule is designed to make it easier for people to access home and community-based services (HCBS) and to improve the quality of these services. If you receive personal care, homemaker, home health […]

Disability Awareness Day

Hall of Flags, Maine State House 2 State House Station, Augusta, ME, United States

Join disability advocates from across Maine for Disability Awareness Day at the State House. This is an opportunity to educate and inform legislators about issues impacting Mainers with disabilities. Speak with your legislator or observe a session in action. You can also learn more from the organizations that will be tabling in the Hall of […]

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Webinar

Zoom

Join Disability Rights Maine and Maine Parent Federation for a training on the ADA! This training provides a broad overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the major federal […]

Film Screening: The Ride Ahead – Maine Jewish Film Festival

Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine 1342 Congress Street, Portland, ME, United States

Film Description: Samuel Habib is a typical 21-year-old from New Hampshire, itching to move out, start a career, and find love. But no one tells you how to be an adult, let alone an adult with a disability. Can a community of disability activists help him follow his dreams? The film follows Samuel Habib, whose […]

Developmental Services Grievance Training – April

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]