Are you the parent of, or caregiver to, a child with a disability or special health care need? Would you like to share your knowledge and provide peer-to-peer support to other Maine families? If so, one of these virtual training opportunities may be for you! Maine Parent Federation (MPF) is seeking parents, grandparents, and caregivers […]
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 […]
Are you the parent of, or caregiver to, a child with a disability or special health care need? Would you like to share your knowledge and provide peer-to-peer support to other Maine families? If so, one of these virtual training opportunities may be for you! Maine Parent Federation (MPF) is seeking parents, grandparents, and caregivers […]
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 […]
Join us for a virtual and in-person training directed by Disability Rights Maine, Mad Hatter Wellness, and New Beginnings! This training is for educators and other professionals who support adolescents with disabilities, ages 14-25. It will be especially helpful for professionals leading instruction in healthy relationships, boundaries, consent, personal safety and other topics under comprehensive […]
All are welcome to attend this virtual training 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 […]
All are welcome to attend this virtual training designed for both case managers and individuals receiving Adult Brain Injury & 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 […]
Are you a student in 8th-11th grade with an intellectual/developmental disability? Join Jaheim and the Youth Self-Advocacy team for a fun, full-day training focused on teaching you how to take your spot at the table. Through hands-on activities, students will learn the skills they need to advocate with their IEP team. Adult supporters will gain […]
Save the Date! Disability Pride is back again! This year, we will celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Download and share the flyer (PDF) Accessibility Information The pavilion is a hard, flat, paved surface. Pavement extends beyond the pavilion before the surface of the park turns to level grass. There is […]
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. This panel discussion will feature DRM's Executive Director, Kim Moody, and Deaf Services Program Director, Michelle Ames, who will share about disability rights history. ASL and CART will be […]
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. ASL and CART will be provided. Register today! Questions? Contact Julia Endicott at jendicott@drme.org or 207-626-2774 ext 212.
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. […]