In December 2024, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) started a project to improve quality of home and community-based services (HCBS). DHHS is working with a group called Alvarez and Marsal (A&M). This project is for people who have an intellectual disability, an autism spectrum disorder, or an acquired brain injury and […]
Join Disability Rights Maine and Maine Parent Federation for a training on the ADA! This training provides a broad overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the major federal […]
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 […]
Co-presented by Best Buddies, The Art Dept., Double House Arts, the Portland Museum of Art, DRM, and Vertical Harvest Farms Join us for a film screening of the movie Patrice! The film follows a disabled couple in their 50s, Patrice and Garry, who want to marry but risk losing their benefits if they do. Despite […]
Save the date for ASL Tax Day 2025! This event is free and will take place on March 1, 2025. Snow date: March 8th! To sign up, email: mames@drme.org or call 207-805-7024 (VP) Offered in partnership with United Way of Southern Maine and CASH Maine.
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 […]
Film Description: Samuel Habib is a typical 21-year-old from New Hampshire, itching to move out, start a career, and find love. But no one tells you how to be an […]
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 […]
About the festival: Points North Institute, home of the Camden International Film Festival (CIFF), brings the 5th edition of Cabin Fever Film Fest to the Camden Opera House on March 7 - 9. Cabin Fever Film Fest will showcase an expanded program of new documentary films. Passes are just $50 ($25 for students) and include […]
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 […]
Join DRM on March 18th from 1-3pm in Falmouth for our next Deaf Rights Group meeting, at the Maine Deaf Senior Citizens gathering. Deaf Rights Group is an open meeting for all to come and share information about the needs and accomplishments of the Deaf Community in Maine. Celebrating 30 years, since 1995! Share community […]