Alpha One, Maine’s Center for Independent Living (CIL), empowers individuals with disabilities to live independently and take control over their lives and environments. Alpha One advocates that all people with a disability have a right to self-determination and dignity, to contribute and participate in their community, and to achieve their full individual potential with equal […]
A paid virtual training series built to empower young adults with developmental disabilities (ages 16+) to become peer educators. Learn how to lead conversations about healthy relationships, consent, body rights and what it means to be a peer educator. Trainings will occur VIRTUALLY on: March 3, 4-6pm - Healthy Relationships and Consent March 10, 4-6pm […]
A paid virtual training series built to empower young adults with developmental disabilities (ages 16+) to become peer educators. Learn how to lead conversations about healthy relationships, consent, body rights and what it means to be a peer educator. Trainings will occur VIRTUALLY on: March 3, 4-6pm - Healthy Relationships and Consent March 10, 4-6pm […]
March 19, 2026 from 4:30-5:30pm on Zoom. A virtual space for young Mainers with disabilities (ages 13-22) to learn self-advocacy skills. This month we will be having a group zine workshop on the theme "Nothing about us without us." Email Kate at kturpen@drme.org to RSVP. This project was funded by U.S. Department of Education under Grant […]
A paid virtual training series built to empower young adults with developmental disabilities (ages 16+) to become peer educators. Learn how to lead conversations about healthy relationships, consent, body rights and what it means to be a peer educator. Trainings will occur VIRTUALLY on: March 3, 4-6pm - Healthy Relationships and Consent March 10, 4-6pm […]
March 26, 2026 at STRIVE in South Portland. Join STRIVE members and DRM Youth Self Advocacy Trainer Jaheim Franklyn for a move night and discussion. Free and open to the public, all ages welcome. March 26th at 6pm at the STRIVE Center at 28 Foden Road, South Portland. "Out Of My Mind" focuses on a disabled […]
March 26th, 6-8 PM (in-person & virtual) Join YPC, Community Organizing Alliance, and Maine Youth Power to promote civic engagement among Maine’s youth. In attendance ready to answer questions will be candidates: Shenna Bellows, Troy Jackson, Hannah Pingree, Nirav Shah, & Angus King III. Sign up: bit.ly/2026FORUM
Monday, March 30, 2026 from 8:30am-3pm. FREE, 5.5 contact hours offered. Over the past 3 years, the Youth Self Advocacy Team has noticed a concerning gap in the sexual health education of students and young adults with disabilities. From confidence advocating for needs to basic knowledge of their body and how it works, students with […]
A paid virtual training series built to empower young adults with developmental disabilities (ages 16+) to become peer educators. Learn how to lead conversations about healthy relationships, consent, body rights and what it means to be a peer educator. Trainings will occur VIRTUALLY on: March 3, 4-6pm - Healthy Relationships and Consent March 10, 4-6pm […]
A paid virtual training series built to empower young adults with developmental disabilities (ages 16+) to become peer educators. Learn how to lead conversations about healthy relationships, consent, body rights and what it means to be a peer educator. Trainings will occur VIRTUALLY on: March 3, 4-6pm - Healthy Relationships and Consent March 10, 4-6pm […]
Virtual Sessions April 8th, 10th, and 22nd YPC and Place Matters are hosting listening sessions with youth and families who have experienced Maine's Juvenile Court System and want to share their expertise. Join a session and share your experiences and ideas for change. All eligible attendees will be paid a $75 stipend for their time. There are two […]
Virtual Sessions April 8th, 10th, and 22nd YPC and Place Matters are hosting listening sessions with youth and families who have experienced Maine's Juvenile Court System and want to share their […]