Disability Pride 2025

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.
• A map of the event will be available closer to the event.
• 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

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 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

1st place! Thank you Kyrestaine S!

2nd Place! Thank you Jessica R!

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