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Disability Pride 2025

July 18 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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 a packed, gravel trail to the right of the pavilion. 
  • ASL interpreters will be available throughout the event.
  • Accessible 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.
  • DRM provides masks at all agency-sponsored events and will make masks available to all attendees.
  • The event is scent-free.
  • Ear plugs will be available.
  • An accessible portable bathroom is available next to the parking area.
  • There will be two sensory canopies external to the main pavilion.
  • We will be live streaming the speaker portion of the event! 

Other accessibility questions? Contact jendicott@drme.org


Map

Detailed map of Disability Pride 2025. Details described in caption.

Detailed map description:
Key/Legend (Top Left Corner):
  • Green triangle: Stage and performance area
  • Black restroom icons (with accessibility symbol): Portable restrooms, including accessible units
Layout Overview:
Center:
  • Vendors and General Seating Area (light blue):
  • A 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.
  • Food and Drinks section is marked on the bottom-left corner inside this area.
Left Side:
  • Stage and Performance Area (green triangle):
  • Located to the left of the vendors and seating section
  • DRM Welcome Area (light blue-green)
  • Below the food and drinks area.
  • DRM (Disability Rights Maine) presence area, marked by rectangular icons suggesting tables or booths
Top Corners:
  • Sensory Friendly Spaces (light yellow blocks):
    • One in the top-left corner, above the vendors area.
    • One in the top-right corner, beside the vendor rows, closer to the river path.
Right Side:
  • Vendor Booths (pink squares):
    • A vertical row of small pink blocks labeled “Vendors”
    • Positioned on a wide gray path, representing the packed main walkway.
Bottom Right:
  • Parking Lot/Accessible Parking (orange):
    • Marked with icons and text
    • Accessible restrooms located at the edge of this lot
    • Extra Parking (orange, upper right):
    • Adjacent to the primary parking lot on the grass.
Color Coding Summary:
  • Light Green: General outdoor event space
  • Light Blue: Seating and vendor area (pavilion)
  • Light Orange: Parking areas
  • Pink: Vendor booths (external to pavilion)
  • Yellow: Sensory-friendly zones
  • Gray: Main walkways
  • Green triangle: Stage

Virtual Events

Disability History Panel – July 28th from 5pm – 6pm on Zoom.

Disability Pride Self-Advocacy Panel – July 29th from 3pm – 4pm on Zoom.

The ADA at 35: The Future of the Disability Rights Movement – July 30th from 12pm – 1pm on Zoom.


Vendors

  • 3iHousing of Maine
  • ACLU of Maine
  • Alpha One
  • Autism Society of Maine
  • Bark Smith
  • Brain Injury Association of America – Maine Chapter (BIAA-ME)
  • Bridge Maine
  • Center for Community Inclusion & Disability Studies
  • Consumer Council System of Maine
  • Democracy Maine/League of Women Voters of Maine
  • DeneeLynne’s Creations
  • DT Mackey
  • EqualityMaine
  • Fiddlehead Fiber
  • Laughing Lepus Creations
  • Maine Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
  • Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault
  • Maine Department of the Secretary of State
  • Maine Developmental Disabilities Council
  • Maine Human Rights Commission
  • Maine Humanities Council
  • Maine Parent Federation
  • MaineTransNet
  • Mandi Weirdmore
  • New England ADA Center
  • OUT Maine
  • Outdoor Access Solutions
  • Pine Tree Legal Assistance
  • Resources for Organizing and Social Change
  • Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Disability Awareness Club
  • SICK Magazine
  • SRC-DVR
  • SRC-DBVI
  • Statewide Independent Living Council
  • USM Jean Byers Sampson Center for Diversity in Maine

Disability Pride Art Contest

Pride written in braille, English, and ASL. Surrounding are accessibility symbols.

1st place! Thank you Kyrestaine S!

Illustration of a diverse group of people of different ages, races, and abilities standing together under a blue sky-shaped banner that reads “liberty & justice for all.” The group includes children, seniors, a person using a wheelchair, a person with a service dog, a person signing “I love you,” and others, representing inclusion and community.

2nd Place! Thank you Jessica R!

A drawing of a tree. On the left, text reads, Disability Rights Maine. On the right, text reads Let People Grow!

3rd place! Thank you Abby O


Directions

We 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

From the South (Via 95-N & 295-N)

  • Take I-95 / Maine Turnpike North to Exit 112A; stay in left lane to light
  • Use middle lane after light, continue straight; after second light use left lane
  • At third light turn left onto Townsend Road, go 0.9 miles
  • Use right lane to yield sign
  • Turn right onto Northern Avenue, South 104 for 0.9 miles
  • Turn left into Mill Park – across from AFC building on right
  • From the North (Via 95-S)
  • Take I-95 / Maine Turnpike South to Exit 112 Augusta/Belgrade;
  • Veer left in middle lane to light; turn left, use right lane
  • Continue straight; after second light use left lane
  • At third light turn left onto Townsend Road, go 0.9 miles
  • Use right lane to yield sign
  • Turn right onto Northern Avenue, South 104 for 0.9 miles
  • Turn left into Mill Park – across from AFC building on right

Need Transportation?

  • Carpool with friends and family!
  • Go Maine – Learn more at: https://gomaine.org/
  • Uber/Lyft
  • Take the bus from Portland or Bangor to Augusta