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 […]

Home and Community-Based Services Town Hall

Zoom

In December 2024, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) started a project to improve quality of home and community-based services (HCBS). DHHS is working with a group […]

Brain Injury Community Listening Session

Zoom

The Brain Injury Association of Maine has given Maine Parent Federation $10,000 dollars from their State Partnership Program Grant which is part of the Administrative for Community Living Grant. Maine Parent Federation plans to hold three Listening Sessions for families navigating Acquired or Traumatic Brain Injury. We invite youth and adults with lived experiences, along […]

Patrice: The Movie

SPACE 538 Congress St, Portland, ME, United States

Co-presented by Best Buddies, The Art Dept., Double House Arts, the Portland Museum of Art, DRM, and Vertical Harvest Farms Join us for a film screening of the movie Patrice! The film follows a disabled couple in their 50s, Patrice and Garry, who want to marry but risk losing their benefits if they do. Despite […]

Brain Injury Community Listening Session 2

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The Brain Injury Association of Maine has given Maine Parent Federation $10,000 dollars from their State Partnership Program Grant which is part of the Administrative for Community Living Grant. Maine Parent Federation plans to hold three Listening Sessions for families navigating Acquired or Traumatic Brain Injury. We invite youth and adults with lived experiences, along […]

Brain Injury Community Listening Session 3

Zoom

The Brain Injury Association of Maine has given Maine Parent Federation $10,000 dollars from their State Partnership Program Grant which is part of the Administrative for Community Living Grant. Maine Parent Federation plans to hold three Listening Sessions for families navigating Acquired or Traumatic Brain Injury. We invite youth and adults with lived experiences, along […]

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 […]