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SUMMARY:Visual Gestural Communication Workshop
DESCRIPTION:April 27\, 2026 in Skowhegan\, ME from 9am-12pm \nVisual-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 cannot communicate effectively using either a spoken language like English or a formal signed language like ASL\, will be able to communicate more effectively using natural gestures. In our classes\, we help you to think visually and conceptually\, and to use Visual-Gestural Communication to communicate more effectively with people who have limited formal language. \nFor more information and to register\, please go to https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/setu/forms/class-details.shtml?13336025
URL:https://drme.org/event/vgc-042026/
LOCATION:Skowhegan DHHS District Office\, 98 North Avenue\, Suite 10\, Skowhegan\, ME\, 04976\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Community Inclusion,Deaf Services,Inpatient Psychiatric Settings & Group Homes
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SUMMARY:Visual Gestural Communication Workshop
DESCRIPTION:March 30\, 2026 in Bangor\, ME from 9am-12pm \nVisual-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 cannot communicate effectively using either a spoken language like English or a formal signed language like ASL\, will be able to communicate more effectively using natural gestures. In our classes\, we help you to think visually and conceptually\, and to use Visual-Gestural Communication to communicate more effectively with people who have limited formal language. \nFor more information and to register\, please go to the DHHS Staff Education & Training Unit website.
URL:https://drme.org/event/vgc-03302026/
LOCATION:Bangor DHHS\, 19 Maine Avenue\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Community Inclusion,Deaf Services,Inpatient Psychiatric Settings & Group Homes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T043445
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SUMMARY:Visual Gestural Communication Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Feb 23\, 2026 in Sanford\, ME from 9am-12pm \nVisual-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 cannot communicate effectively using either a spoken language like English or a formal signed language like ASL\, will be able to communicate more effectively using natural gestures. In our classes\, we help you to think visually and conceptually\, and to use Visual-Gestural Communication to communicate more effectively with people who have limited formal language. \nFor more information and to register\, please go to https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/setu/forms/class-details.shtml?13334852
URL:https://drme.org/event/vgc-022026/
LOCATION:Sanford DHHS District Office\, 890 Main Street\, Suite 208\, Sanford\, ME\, 04073\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Community Inclusion,Deaf Services,Inpatient Psychiatric Settings & Group Homes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T120000
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SUMMARY:The ADA at 35: The Future of the Disability Rights Movement
DESCRIPTION:To increase access to DRM’s Disability Pride programming this year\, we are offering several virtual webinars this July! \nAs 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. \nASL and CART will be provided. \nRegister today! Questions? Contact Julia Endicott at jendicott@drme.org or 207-626-2774 ext. 212.
URL:https://drme.org/event/the-ada-at-35/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Alternatives to Guardianship & Supported Decision-Making,Assistive Technology,Children’s & Education Rights,Community Inclusion,Community Mental Health,Deaf Services,Employment,Inpatient Psychiatric Settings & Group Homes,Transition to Adulthood,Voting,Youth Self-Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250729T150000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Disability Pride Self-Advocacy Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join DRM for the second part of our virtual Disability Pride Month webinar series! Learn from a panel of disability advocates from Maine about the importance of self-advocacy. \nASL and CART will be provided. \nRegister today! Questions? Contact Julia Endicott at jendicott@drme.org or 207-626-2774 ext 212.
URL:https://drme.org/event/disability-pride-self-advocacy-panel/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Alternatives to Guardianship & Supported Decision-Making,Assistive Technology,Community Inclusion,Community Mental Health,Deaf Services,Employment,Inpatient Psychiatric Settings & Group Homes,Transition to Adulthood,Voting,Youth Self-Advocacy
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SUMMARY:Virtual Disability Rights History Panel
DESCRIPTION:To increase access to DRM’s Disability Pride programming this year\, we are offering several virtual webinars this July! This is the first in a three-part series. \nThis panel discussion will feature DRM’s Executive Director\, Kim Moody\, and Deaf Services Program Director\, Michelle Ames\, who will share about disability rights history. \nASL and CART will be provided. \nRegister today! Questions? Contact Julia Endicott at jendicott@drme.org or 207-626-2774 ext. 212.
URL:https://drme.org/event/disability-rights-history-panel/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Alternatives to Guardianship & Supported Decision-Making,Assistive Technology,Children’s & Education Rights,Community Inclusion,Community Mental Health,Deaf Services,Employment,Inpatient Psychiatric Settings & Group Homes,Transition to Adulthood,Voting,Youth Self-Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T110000
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SUMMARY:Disability Pride 2025
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nDisability Pride is back again! This year\, we will celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. \nDownload and share the flyer (PDF) \n\nAccessibility Information\n\nThe pavilion is a hard\, flat\, paved surface. Pavement extends beyond the pavilion before the surface of the park turns to level grass. There is a packed\, gravel trail to the right of the pavilion. \nASL interpreters will be available throughout the event.\nAccessible parking will be marked and there will be a drop-off area next to the pavilion. Parking at the venue is limited\, so carpooling is encouraged.\nDRM provides masks at all agency-sponsored events and will make masks available to all attendees.\nThe event is scent-free.\nEar plugs will be available.\nAn accessible portable bathroom is available next to the parking area.\nThere will be two sensory canopies external to the main pavilion.\nWe will be live streaming the speaker portion of the event! \n\nOther accessibility questions? Contact jendicott@drme.org \n\nMap\n \n\nDetailed map description:\n\n\nKey/Legend (Top Left Corner):\n\nGreen triangle: Stage and performance area\nBlack restroom icons (with accessibility symbol): Portable restrooms\, including accessible units\n\n\n\nLayout Overview:\n\n\n\nCenter:\n\nVendors and General Seating Area (light blue):\nA large rectangular area labeled “Vendors and general seating”. Surrounded by multiple icons representing tables or vendor booths. This area is the pavilion at Mill Park.\nFood and Drinks section is marked on the bottom-left corner inside this area.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeft Side:\n\nStage and Performance Area (green triangle):\nLocated to the left of the vendors and seating section\nDRM Welcome Area (light blue-green)\nBelow the food and drinks area.\nDRM (Disability Rights Maine) presence area\, marked by rectangular icons suggesting tables or booths\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTop Corners:\n\nSensory Friendly Spaces (light yellow blocks):\n\nOne in the top-left corner\, above the vendors area.\nOne in the top-right corner\, beside the vendor rows\, closer to the river path.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRight Side:\n\nVendor Booths (pink squares):\n\nA vertical row of small pink blocks labeled “Vendors”\nPositioned on a wide gray path\, representing the packed main walkway.\n\n\n\n\n\nBottom Right:\n\nParking Lot/Accessible Parking (orange):\n\nMarked with icons and text\nAccessible restrooms located at the edge of this lot\nExtra Parking (orange\, upper right):\nAdjacent to the primary parking lot on the grass.\n\n\n\n\n\nColor Coding Summary:\n\nLight Green: General outdoor event space\nLight Blue: Seating and vendor area (pavilion)\nLight Orange: Parking areas\nPink: Vendor booths (external to pavilion)\nYellow: Sensory-friendly zones\nGray: Main walkways\nGreen triangle: Stage\n\n\n\nVirtual Events\nDisability History Panel – July 28th from 5pm – 6pm on Zoom. \nDisability Pride Self-Advocacy Panel – July 29th from 3pm – 4pm on Zoom. \nThe ADA at 35: The Future of the Disability Rights Movement – July 30th from 12pm – 1pm on Zoom. \n\nVendors\n\n3iHousing of Maine\nACLU of Maine\nAlpha One\nAutism Society of Maine\nBark Smith\nBrain Injury Association of America – Maine Chapter (BIAA-ME)\nBridge Maine\nCenter for Community Inclusion & Disability Studies\nConsumer Council System of Maine\nDemocracy Maine/League of Women Voters of Maine\nDeneeLynne’s Creations\nDT Mackey\nEqualityMaine\nFiddlehead Fiber\nLaughing Lepus Creations\nMaine Bureau of Rehabilitation Services\nMaine Coalition Against Sexual Assault\nMaine Department of the Secretary of State\nMaine Developmental Disabilities Council\nMaine Human Rights Commission\nMaine Humanities Council\nMaine Parent Federation\nMaineTransNet\nMandi Weirdmore\nNew England ADA Center\nOUT Maine\nOutdoor Access Solutions\nPine Tree Legal Assistance\nResources for Organizing and Social Change\nSaint Joseph’s College of Maine Disability Awareness Club\nSICK Magazine\nSRC-DVR\nSRC-DBVI\nStatewide Independent Living Council\nUSM Jean Byers Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine\n\n\nDisability Pride Art Contest\n1st place! Thank you Kyrestaine S! \n2nd Place! Thank you Jessica R! \n3rd place! Thank you Abby O \n\nDirections\nWe recommend using “Mill Park Parking\, Augusta\, ME” as your GPS location. You can also use the following coordinates: 44°19’16.0″N 69°46’22.2″W \nFrom the South (Via 95-N & 295-N)\n\nTake I-95 / Maine Turnpike North to Exit 112A; stay in left lane to light\nUse middle lane after light\, continue straight; after second light use left lane\nAt third light turn left onto Townsend Road\, go 0.9 miles\nUse right lane to yield sign\nTurn right onto Northern Avenue\, South 104 for 0.9 miles\nTurn left into Mill Park – across from AFC building on right\nFrom the North (Via 95-S)\nTake I-95 / Maine Turnpike South to Exit 112 Augusta/Belgrade;\nVeer left in middle lane to light; turn left\, use right lane\nContinue straight; after second light use left lane\nAt third light turn left onto Townsend Road\, go 0.9 miles\nUse right lane to yield sign\nTurn right onto Northern Avenue\, South 104 for 0.9 miles\nTurn left into Mill Park – across from AFC building on right\n\nNeed Transportation?\n\nCarpool with friends and family!\nGo Maine – Learn more at: https://gomaine.org/\nUber/Lyft\nTake the bus from Portland or Bangor to Augusta
URL:https://drme.org/event/disability-pride-2025/
LOCATION:Mill Park\, 1 Water Street\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Alternatives to Guardianship & Supported Decision-Making,Assistive Technology,Community Inclusion,Community Mental Health,COVID-19,Deaf Services,Employment,Health Equity,Inpatient Psychiatric Settings & Group Homes,Transition to Adulthood,Voting,Youth Self-Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T043445
CREATED:20241021T141358Z
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SUMMARY:Hope Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Visit CCSM’s website for all things Hope Conference!
URL:https://drme.org/event/hope-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Augusta Civic Center\, 76 Community Drive\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Mental Health,Inpatient Psychiatric Settings & Group Homes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T143000
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CREATED:20241220T164825Z
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SUMMARY:Disability Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Join disability advocates from across Maine for Disability Awareness Day at the State House.\nThis 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 Flags.  \nAccessibility Information:\n\nASL interpreters will be available.\nDRM provides masks at all agency-sponsored events.\nDRM plans to livestream a portion of the event on our social media. If you are otherwise interested in participating virtually\, please contact jendicott@drme.org.\nLearn more about accessibility at the State House.\n\nParticipating organizations include:\n\nAlpha One\nAutism Society of Maine\nBrain Injury Association of America – Maine Chapter\nCenter for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies\nConsumer Council System of Maine\nDisability Rights Maine\nJustice Action Group\nMaine Association of the Deaf\nMaine CITE\nMaine Developmental Disabilities Council\nMaine Parent Federation\nMaineTransNet\nMaine Secretary of State’s Office\nMaine Statewide Independent Living Council\nNew England ADA Center\nSpeaking Up For Us\n\nQuestions? Contact Julia Endicott at jendicott@drme.org or 207-626-2774 ext. 212.
URL:https://drme.org/event/disability-awareness-day/
LOCATION:Hall of Flags\, Maine State House\, 2 State House Station\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Alternatives to Guardianship & Supported Decision-Making,Assistive Technology,Children’s & Education Rights,Community Inclusion,Community Mental Health,COVID-19,Deaf Services,Employment,Health Equity,Inpatient Psychiatric Settings & Group Homes,Transition to Adulthood,Voting,Youth Self-Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T043445
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SUMMARY:Crazy – Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual statewide meeting\, documentary screening\, and panel discussion.\nCrazy takes you inside one young man’s struggle with mental illness\, his family\, psych meds\, the local mental health system\, and the right to make his own treatment decisions. \n \nAll individuals are welcome\, no RSVPSs needed! Watch this film on Zoom from your home or peer recovery center/clubhouse – have a watch party! If you travel to a clubhouse or peer recovery center to watch this film\, ask staff to connect with CCSM to get you a mileage reimbursement form. CCSM will reimburse anyone that drives their own car to a watch party \nWe want you all to be part of the conversations!
URL:https://drme.org/event/crazy-screening/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Mental Health,Inpatient Psychiatric Settings & Group Homes
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