Developmental Services Grievance Training – June

Zoom

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 […]

Student Led IEP Training

Southern Maine Community College - Jewett Hall 2 Fort Rd, South Portland, ME

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 […]

Virtual Disability Rights History Panel

Zoom

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 […]

Virtual Disability Pride Self-Advocacy Panel

Zoom

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 […]

Peer Support Group (PSG) – Cornhole in Payson Park

Payson Park Portland, ME, United States

PSG gatherings are structured and fun events open to any Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or non-verbal (hearing) adults with intellectual disabilities who use signs and gestures to communicate, as well as families and support staff. Gatherings are language immersion opportunities, conducted in ASL and Visual Gestural Communication. Contact: mames@drme.org or VP 207-802-7024 

Disability Rights Club – Informational Meeting

Zoom

Calling all young Mainers with disabilities! Are you between 13-22? Like getting together with other folks interested in disability rights? Consider joining the Disability Rights Club! The first informational meeting is on August 28 from 4:30-5:45. Topic: Meet the team and explore civil rights history Register today! Share the flyer (PDF)!

Accessing Democracy: Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Bangor Public Library 145 Harlow Street, Bangor, United States

Join Disability Rights Maine and the RevUp Coalition for a film screening, followed by a panel discussion about the importance of voting. This is a hybrid event. The in-person screening will take place at the Bangor Public Library or interested individuals can also join by Zoom. Register today! Download and share the flyer (PDF)! About […]

Peer Support Group – Too Many Cooks with Trish Baird

Falmouth Congregational Church 267 Falmouth Rd, Falmouth, ME, United States

Join PSG for a fun and hands on cooking event! Participants will learn to cook simple recipes to create a delicious three-part meal. PSG gatherings are open to any Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or non-verbal (hearing) adults with intellectual disabilities who use signs and gestures to communicate, as well as families and support staff. Gatherings are language […]

Deaf Rights Group – Augusta

Maine DOL Frances Perkins Room 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, United States

Deaf Rights Group is an open meeting for all to share information about the needs and accomplishments of the Maine Deaf Community. Celebrating 30 years, since 1995! Share community concerns, rights issues, needs and learn about resources. Come be part of the conversation! DRG serves as the Advisory Committee to the DRM board and helps […]

Opening Reception – Unspoken Resilience: Healing from the Lewiston Shooting Two Years In

UNE Art Gallery - Portland 716 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME, United States

Unspoken Resilience celebrates Maine’s Deaf community through a group exhibition of work by Deaf artists and craftspeople, in conversation with Michael Kolster’s recent series of color photographs of Lewiston. The exhibit foregrounds American Sign Language and issues of communication access, and recognizes ASL interpreters, who offer a linguistic and social bridge between the distinct cultures […]