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SUMMARY:Person-Centered Planning Train the Trainer Workshop - York County
DESCRIPTION:Are you a person that receives section 18\, 20\, 21\, or 29 waiver services? \nAre you interested in helping people learn how to advocate for themselves in their Person-centered planning meetings? \nThis training is for you! \nStipends available! For more information or to get help signing up\, contact: \nBrian Harnish\, bharnish@drme.org\, or by phone 207.626.2774 ext. 104 \nRegister today! \nDownload and share the flyer (PDF)!
URL:https://drme.org/event/person-centered-planning-train-the-trainer-workshop-york-county/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240813T100000
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SUMMARY:ThriveTogether Maine Focus Group Opportunity – Online - Self-Advocate
DESCRIPTION:Are you a self-advocate? \nAre you interested in helping to improve services for survivors of sexual violence and how to make services more accessible to all? \nThis focus group is for you! \nFor more information or to get help signing up\, contact: \nSammy-Ellie MacKinnon\, thrivetogetherme@gmail.com\, or by phone 207-626-2774 ext. 260 \nRegister today! \nDownload and share the flyer (Word)!
URL:https://drme.org/event/thrivetogether-maine-focus-group-opportunity-online-self-advocate/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T125000
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SUMMARY:Person-Centered Planning Train the Trainer Workshop - Bangor
DESCRIPTION:Are you a person that receives section 18\, 20\, 21\, or 29 waiver services? \nAre you interested in helping people learn how to advocate for themselves in their Person-centered planning meetings? \nThis training is for you! \nStipends available! For more information or to get help signing up\, contact: \nBrian Harnish\, bharnish@drme.org\, or by phone 207.626.2774 ext. 104 \nRegister today! \nDownload and share the flyer (PDF)!
URL:https://drme.org/event/person-centered-planning-train-the-trainer-workshop-bangor/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T200000
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SUMMARY:2024 Justice for Women Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Justice For Women Lecture will feature Juliet Mwongeli Muema and Maria Omare\, both of Kenya. Muema and Omare will present their lecture\, Empowering Women and Girls with Disabilities: Fighting Discrimination\, and Promoting Inclusion\, on Thursday\, September\, 26\, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at Hannaford Hall\, located in the Abromson Community Education Center on the USM campus. Register to attend in person or virtually. \nDuring this event\, Disability Rights Maine’s Executive Director Kim Moody will receive the 2024 Courage is Contagious Award!
URL:https://drme.org/event/2024-justice-for-women-lecture/
LOCATION:Hannaford Hall\, (88 Bedford Street\, Portland\, ME)\, 88 Bedford Street\, Portland\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20240925T221815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T221815Z
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SUMMARY:Covid-19 & Flu Vaccine Clinic - Portland
DESCRIPTION:Everyone over the age of 18 is welcome to get vaccinated at this clinic. Our healthcare team will be offering the following vaccines: \n\nFlu vaccines (both the vaccine for people ages 65+ and a vaccine for everyone under 65)\nThe updated Covid-19 vaccine\n\nPlease bring your insurance card or a picture of your card to the clinic. COVID and flu vaccines will also be available for people without insurance. \nYou can register in advance for a COVID-19 vaccine\, Flu vaccine\, or both at the following website: https://agewisemaine.org/event/covid-19-flu-vaccination-clinic-11/ \nYou can also show-up that day\, no need to register in advance. \nASL interpretation is confirmed! \nQuestions? Contact Jennifer Battis at jbattis@drme.org \nParking: Street Parking or private lots; accessible by Portland METRO bus system \nDownload and share the flyer (PDF).
URL:https://drme.org/event/covid-19-flu-vaccine-clinic-portland/
LOCATION:Portland City Hall\, 389 Congress Street\, Portland\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T193000
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CREATED:20241004T142054Z
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SUMMARY:Accessing Democracy: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join Disability Rights Maine for a film screening\, followed by a panel discussion about the importance of voting.\nFilm Summary: \nMonica Wiley\, a Black disabled woman\, travels the East Coast interviewing voters with disabilities. She asks them about the barriers they face\, from accessing the everyday conveniences that able-bodied people take as a given to the inability to receive the services they need to work and be a part of the community. This short documentary explores how politicians have left behind one of the largest minority groups in the United States\, and what disabled voters want from their next commander in chief. Produced by the National Disability Rights Network in partnership with Disability Rights New York. Directed by Jack Rosen. \nAfter the film\, join a panel discussion featuring Secretary of State Shenna Bellows\, and disability advocates Eric McVay\, Jenny McCarthy\, and Molly Thompson. \nCheck out the trailer for “Accessing Democracy” a documentary short focused on telling politicians what they don’t know about the disability community. The film follows Monica Wiley as she travels the East Coast interviewing fellow voters with disabilities. \nThe event is free\, but registration is required. \nRegister today!
URL:https://drme.org/event/accessing-democracy-film-screening-and-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Jewett Hall\, University of Maine at Augusta\, 46 University Drive\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Voting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20241025T163458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T165837Z
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SUMMARY:October 25th Commemoration Event
DESCRIPTION:Event Purpose\nHosted by the One Lewiston Resilience Fund Committee\, in partnership with the City of Lewiston\, Maine Resiliency Center\, and the LA Metro Chamber of Commerce\, this event commemorates the one-year anniversary of the tragic events of October 25\, 2023. The evening will honor those affected by the events at Schemengees Bar & Grille and Just In Time Recreation\, as well as those who responded and continue to support the community.\n\nMore information about the event\, visit OneLewiston.org.
URL:https://drme.org/event/october-25th-commemoration-event/
LOCATION:The Colisée\, 190 Birch Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deaf Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T210000
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CREATED:20241025T162549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T163124Z
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SUMMARY:The Community Unity Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:COMMUNITY A Commemoration Event to remember the tragic events that took place on October 25\, 2023.\n\nWhen?\nSaturday\, Oct 26th\n3-9 pm\n\nProgramming starts at 4pm\nBrick South\, Portland\, ME\n\nEntertainment\, food\, DJ\, social\, kids’ corner\, and more!\nHosted by the Maine Association of the Deaf\n\nQuestions? Accommodations? info@deafmaine.org
URL:https://drme.org/event/the-community-unity-commemoration/
LOCATION:Brick South\, Resurgam Place\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deaf Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20240925T222922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T222922Z
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SUMMARY:Covid-19 & Flu Vaccine Clinic - Bangor
DESCRIPTION:Everyone over the age of 18 is welcome to get vaccinated at this clinic. Our healthcare team will be offering the following vaccines: \n\nFlu vaccines (both the vaccine for people ages 65+ and a vaccine for everyone under 65)\nThe updated Covid-19 vaccine\n\nPlease bring your insurance card or a picture of your card to the clinic. COVID and flu vaccines will also be available for people without insurance. \nYou can register in advance for a COVID-19 vaccine\, Flu vaccine\, or both at the following website: https://agewisemaine.org/event/covid-19-flu-vaccination-clinic-11/ \nYou can also show-up that day\, no need to register in advance. \nASL interpretation is confirmed! \nQuestions? Contact Jennifer Battis at jbattis@drme.org \nParking: Parking lot available on site and accessible by City Connecter Bus system \nDownload and share the flyer (PDF).
URL:https://drme.org/event/covid-19-flu-vaccine-clinic-bangor/
LOCATION:315 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, ME 04401\, 315 Harlow Street\, Bangor\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20241022T153221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T153221Z
UID:3101-1730372400-1730376000@drme.org
SUMMARY:Listening Session - People Who Use Personal Care Attendants or Direct Support Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Activating Change\, in partnership with the Office for Victims of Crime\, Office of Justice Programs\, is working on a project that will develop resources and best practices for victims of abuse at the hands of a direct support professional or personal care attendant. Download the flyer to learn more.
URL:https://drme.org/event/listening-session-people-who-use-personal-care-attendants-or-direct-support-professionals/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Inclusion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20240925T223426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T223426Z
UID:2608-1731146400-1731160800@drme.org
SUMMARY:Covid-19 & Flu Vaccine Clinic - Saco
DESCRIPTION:Everyone over the age of 18 is welcome to get vaccinated at this clinic. Our healthcare team will be offering the following vaccines: \n\nFlu vaccines (both the vaccine for people ages 65+ and a vaccine for everyone under 65)\nThe updated Covid-19 vaccine\n\nPlease bring your insurance card or a picture of your card to the clinic. COVID and flu vaccines will also be available for people without insurance. \nYou can register in advance for a COVID-19 vaccine\, Flu vaccine\, or both at the following website: https://agewisemaine.org/event/covid-19-flu-vaccination-clinic-11/ \nYou can also show-up that day\, no need to register in advance. \nASL interpretation is confirmed! \nQuestions? Contact Jennifer Battis at jbattis@drme.org \nParking: Parking lot available on site \nDownload and share the flyer (PDF).
URL:https://drme.org/event/covid-19-flu-vaccine-clinic-saco/
LOCATION:438 Main Street\, Saco ME 04072\, 438 Main Street\, Saco\, 04072\, United States
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20240924T131253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T131637Z
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SUMMARY:Maine APSE Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Maine Association of People Supporting People First (Maine-APSE) is hosting its Conference at the Bangor Hilton Garden on November 13th\, 2024\, from 10 am to 3pm. In collaboration with Maine’s Departments of Labor\, Education and Health and Human Services this in-person half day brings together professionals\, state employees\, advocates\, and educators to learn about employment and resources that are available. \nA panel of people with disabilities in Maine will also share stories of their employment. \n$30.00 Registration fee includes conference and lunch. Certificates available. \nPlease share the flyer and register today.  \nSpace is limited to 150 people.
URL:https://drme.org/event/maine-apse-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Bangor\, 250 Haskell Street\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401
CATEGORIES:Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20240925T222417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T222417Z
UID:2604-1731495600-1731502800@drme.org
SUMMARY:Covid-19 & Flu Vaccine Clinic - Lewiston
DESCRIPTION:Everyone over the age of 18 is welcome to get vaccinated at this clinic. Our healthcare team will be offering the following vaccines: \n\nFlu vaccines (both the vaccine for people ages 65+ and a vaccine for everyone under 65)\nThe updated Covid-19 vaccine\n\nPlease bring your insurance card or a picture of your card to the clinic. COVID and flu vaccines will also be available for people without insurance. \nYou can register in advance for a COVID-19 vaccine\, Flu vaccine\, or both at the following website: https://agewisemaine.org/event/covid-19-flu-vaccination-clinic-11/ \nYou can also show-up that day\, no need to register in advance. \nASL interpretation is confirmed! \nQuestions? Contact Jennifer Battis at jbattis@drme.org \nParking: Parking lot available on site and accessible by Citylink bus system \nDownload and share the flyer (PDF).
URL:https://drme.org/event/covid-19-flu-vaccine-clinic-lewiston/
LOCATION:Blake Street Towers\, 70 Blake Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20240925T221332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T221332Z
UID:2599-1731574800-1731582000@drme.org
SUMMARY:Covid-19 & Flu Vaccine Clinic - Waterville
DESCRIPTION:Everyone over the age of 18 is welcome to get vaccinated at this clinic. Our healthcare team will be offering the following vaccines: \n\nFlu vaccines (both the vaccine for people ages 65+ and a vaccine for everyone under 65)\nThe updated Covid-19 vaccine\n\nPlease bring your insurance card or a picture of your card to the clinic. COVID and flu vaccines will also be available for people without insurance. \nYou can register in advance for a COVID-19 vaccine\, Flu vaccine\, or both at the following website: https://agewisemaine.org/event/covid-19-flu-vaccination-clinic-11/ \nYou can also show-up that day\, no need to register in advance. \nASL interpretation is confirmed! \nQuestions? Contact Jennifer Battis at jbattis@drme.org \nParking: Parking lot available on site \nDownload and share the flyer (PDF).
URL:https://drme.org/event/covid-19-flu-vaccine-clinic-waterville/
LOCATION:Muskie Community Center\, 38 Gold Street\, Waterville\, ME\, 04901\, United States
CATEGORIES:COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20241022T164236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T160745Z
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SUMMARY:Focus Group - Survivors
DESCRIPTION:Are you a survivor of sexual violence who received support services? \nAre you interested in helping to improve services for other survivors\, and how to make those services more accessible to all? \nThen this focus group is for you! Register today. \nYou will receive a $25 gift card as thanks for participating in this important conversation! To learn more\,download the informational flyer. \nFor more information or to get help signing up\, contact:\nSammy-Ellie MacKinnon\, thrivetogetherme@gmail.com\, or by phone 207-626-2774 ext. 260
URL:https://drme.org/event/focus-group-survivors/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Alternatives to Guardianship & Supported Decision-Making,Community Inclusion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20241118T140931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T140950Z
UID:3148-1733248800-1733252400@drme.org
SUMMARY:Self-Employment for ME Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you or someone you support interested in owning your own small business based on a skill\, passion\, or something you are good at? \nJoin an informational session on Tuesday\, December 3rd from 6pm-7pm about a FREE 10-week Business Class Series offered over Zoom by the Office of Aging and Disability Services in partnership with New Ventures Maine. \nLearn how you can turn an interest or talent into a job you love and get support along the way!\nTo register for this informational session please email: Elizabeth.Korson@maine.gov \n\nDownload and share the flyer (PDF)!\nAlready interested? Submit an application to the class.
URL:https://drme.org/event/self-employment-for-me-info-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Inclusion,Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20241126T211256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T173732Z
UID:3164-1733317200-1733324400@drme.org
SUMMARY:Crazy – Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual statewide meeting\, documentary screening\, and panel discussion.\nCrazy takes you inside one young man’s struggle with mental illness\, his family\, psych meds\, the local mental health system\, and the right to make his own treatment decisions. \n \nAll individuals are welcome\, no RSVPSs needed! Watch this film on Zoom from your home or peer recovery center/clubhouse – have a watch party! If you travel to a clubhouse or peer recovery center to watch this film\, ask staff to connect with CCSM to get you a mileage reimbursement form. CCSM will reimburse anyone that drives their own car to a watch party \nWe want you all to be part of the conversations!
URL:https://drme.org/event/crazy-screening/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Mental Health,Inpatient Psychiatric Settings & Group Homes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20241217T213411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T213411Z
UID:3217-1736251200-1736256600@drme.org
SUMMARY:HCBS Town Hall - Providers\, Advocacy Organizations\, Advisory Groups – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and/or Autism Population
DESCRIPTION:In April 2024\, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services Rule (Access Rule). This new rule is designed to make it easier for people to access home and community-based services (HCBS) and to improve the quality of these services. If you receive personal care\, homemaker\, home health services\, or habilitation services such as home support\, work support\, or community support\, this applies to you. The goal is to help people who receive Medicaid HCBS services have better lives and outcomes. \nAt this time\, DHHS would like to invite you to a town hall session to discuss the new CMS Access Rule and its requirements. We will explain the rule\, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback on the rule. As part of our planning\, it’s also important for us to hear from you around what is working well and where we can improve. This town hall is the first of several opportunities for you to give input that will help us create a plan to follow the new rule. Please note\, the rule includes elements about other medical services that will be addressed separately by the Office of MaineCare Services (OMS). This session will focus specifically on HCBS programs offered by the Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS). \nRegister today!
URL:https://drme.org/event/hcbs-town-hall-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Inclusion
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20241217T213526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T213843Z
UID:3218-1736424000-1736429400@drme.org
SUMMARY:HCBS Town Hall - Providers\, Advocacy Organizations\, Advisory Groups – Older Adults and Adults with Physical Disabilities Population
DESCRIPTION:In April 2024\, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services Rule (Access Rule). This new rule is designed to make it easier for people to access home and community-based services (HCBS) and to improve the quality of these services. If you receive personal care\, homemaker\, home health services\, or habilitation services such as home support\, work support\, or community support\, this applies to you. The goal is to help people who receive Medicaid HCBS services have better lives and outcomes. \nAt this time\, DHHS would like to invite you to a town hall session to discuss the new CMS Access Rule and its requirements. We will explain the rule\, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback on the rule. As part of our planning\, it’s also important for us to hear from you around what is working well and where we can improve. This town hall is the first of several opportunities for you to give input that will help us create a plan to follow the new rule. Please note\, the rule includes elements about other medical services that will be addressed separately by the Office of MaineCare Services (OMS). This session will focus specifically on HCBS programs offered by the Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS). \nRegister today!
URL:https://drme.org/event/hcbs-town-hall-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Community Inclusion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20241209T191009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T135235Z
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SUMMARY:DRM at the Maine Mariners
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun winter activity and an opportunity to support Disability Rights Maine at the same time?\nJoin DRM at the Maine Mariners on Sunday\, January 12th at 3pm.\nDuring the game\, DRM will have a disability awareness table and we’ll be raffling autographed gear from the Mariners. \nUpdate! Ticket sales now extended until January 12th. \nPurchase your ticket today! \nAccessibility Notes: \n\nFor accessible tickets\, please email: Sinead_Scott@comcastspectacor.com\nASL interpreters will be provided from puck drop (2:45) to the end of the game
URL:https://drme.org/event/drm-at-the-maine-mariners/
LOCATION:Cross Insurance Arena\, 1 Civic Center Square\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T173000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20241217T213640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T213640Z
UID:3219-1736784000-1736789400@drme.org
SUMMARY:HCBS Town Hall - Individuals and Families – Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and/or Autism
DESCRIPTION:In April 2024\, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services Rule (Access Rule). This new rule is designed to make it easier for people to access home and community-based services (HCBS) and to improve the quality of these services. If you receive personal care\, homemaker\, home health services\, or habilitation services such as home support\, work support\, or community support\, this applies to you. The goal is to help people who receive Medicaid HCBS services have better lives and outcomes. \nAt this time\, DHHS would like to invite you to a town hall session to discuss the new CMS Access Rule and its requirements. We will explain the rule\, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback on the rule. As part of our planning\, it’s also important for us to hear from you around what is working well and where we can improve. This town hall is the first of several opportunities for you to give input that will help us create a plan to follow the new rule. Please note\, the rule includes elements about other medical services that will be addressed separately by the Office of MaineCare Services (OMS). This session will focus specifically on HCBS programs offered by the Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS). \nRegister today!
URL:https://drme.org/event/hcbs-town-hall-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Inclusion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T173000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20241217T213800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T141518Z
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SUMMARY:HCBS Town Hall - Individuals and Families – Older Adults and Adults with Physical Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:In April 2024\, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services Rule (Access Rule). This new rule is designed to make it easier for people to access home and community-based services (HCBS) and to improve the quality of these services. If you receive personal care\, homemaker\, home health services\, or habilitation services such as home support\, work support\, or community support\, this applies to you. The goal is to help people who receive Medicaid HCBS services have better lives and outcomes. \nAt this time\, DHHS would like to invite you to a town hall session to discuss the new CMS Access Rule and its requirements. We will explain the rule\, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback on the rule. As part of our planning\, it’s also important for us to hear from you around what is working well and where we can improve. This town hall is the first of several opportunities for you to give input that will help us create a plan to follow the new rule. Please note\, the rule includes elements about other medical services that will be addressed separately by the Office of MaineCare Services (OMS). This session will focus specifically on HCBS programs offered by the Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS). \nRegister today!
URL:https://drme.org/event/hcbs-town-hall-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Community Inclusion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T143000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20241220T164825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T222225Z
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SUMMARY:Disability Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Join disability advocates from across Maine for Disability Awareness Day at the State House.\nThis is an opportunity to educate and inform legislators about issues impacting Mainers with disabilities. Speak with your legislator or observe a session in action. You can also learn more from the organizations that will be tabling in the Hall of Flags.  \nAccessibility Information:\n\nASL interpreters will be available.\nDRM provides masks at all agency-sponsored events.\nDRM plans to livestream a portion of the event on our social media. If you are otherwise interested in participating virtually\, please contact jendicott@drme.org.\nLearn more about accessibility at the State House.\n\nParticipating organizations include:\n\nAlpha One\nAutism Society of Maine\nBrain Injury Association of America – Maine Chapter\nCenter for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies\nConsumer Council System of Maine\nDisability Rights Maine\nJustice Action Group\nMaine Association of the Deaf\nMaine CITE\nMaine Developmental Disabilities Council\nMaine Parent Federation\nMaineTransNet\nMaine Secretary of State’s Office\nMaine Statewide Independent Living Council\nNew England ADA Center\nSpeaking Up For Us\n\nQuestions? Contact Julia Endicott at jendicott@drme.org or 207-626-2774 ext. 212.
URL:https://drme.org/event/disability-awareness-day/
LOCATION:Hall of Flags\, Maine State House\, 2 State House Station\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Alternatives to Guardianship & Supported Decision-Making,Assistive Technology,Children’s & Education Rights,Community Inclusion,Community Mental Health,COVID-19,Deaf Services,Employment,Health Equity,Inpatient Psychiatric Settings & Group Homes,Transition to Adulthood,Voting,Youth Self-Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20250108T135948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T135948Z
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SUMMARY:Home and Community-Based Services Town Hall
DESCRIPTION: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 receive personal care\, homemaker\, home health services\, or habilitation services such as home and community support. \nDHHS is hosting a town hall meeting to share information and listen to your ideas. A&M will explain the project and ask for your feedback. Your input will help DHHS understand what’s working and what needs improvement. This is your chance to make a difference in how problems like injuries or medication mistakes are handled. \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, January 21\, 2025\nTime: 3:00pm- 4:00pm\n Who: Individuals and families using services\, advocates\, and support groups\nWhere: Online\n\nRegister today! \nIf you can’t join the live session\, recordings will be available on the DHHS website. You can also send your feedback by email.\n \nIf you require accommodation\, such as real-time transcription and captioning (CART)\, American Sign Language (ASL)\, or other language interpretation\, please contact April Keyes at april.keyes@maine.gov.
URL:https://drme.org/event/home-and-community-based-services-town-hall/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Inclusion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20250113T150005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T171846Z
UID:3258-1738756800-1738762200@drme.org
SUMMARY:Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Disability Rights Maine and Maine Parent Federation for a training on the ADA!\nThis training provides a broad overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”)\, the major federal law protecting the rights of people with disabilities. The ADA prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in almost every area of daily life\, with the goal of ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in society. The training will cover key questions such as\, Who does the ADA protect? How does the law define “disability?” What rights do people with disabilities have under the ADA\, and how can a person with a disability or an advocate protect them? \nTo ensure needed accommodations and language interpretation can be provided\, please be sure to submit your request by January 29th\, 2025. \nRegister today!
URL:https://drme.org/event/americans-with-disabilities-act-ada-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Children’s & Education Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20250205T125301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T125536Z
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SUMMARY:Brain Injury Community Listening Session
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMaine 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 with their families and caregivers\, to share insights on how we can better support them. Feedback may guide the development of training modules\, written materials\, or resources to enhance skills in legislative and policy advocacy. \nWe want to hear your ideas and invite you to the table! Please note\, these sessions will not be recorded\, but members from the team supporting the project will be taking notes. \nPlease contact Anne Bourque at Maine Parent Federation with any questions: Abourque@mpf.org  or 207-588-1933 \nRegister today!
URL:https://drme.org/event/brain-injury-community-listening-session-1/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Children’s & Education Rights,Community Inclusion,Transition to Adulthood,Youth Self-Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20250107T143127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T182129Z
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SUMMARY:Patrice: The Movie
DESCRIPTION:Co-presented by Best Buddies\, The Art Dept.\, Double House Arts\, the Portland Museum of Art\, DRM\, and Vertical Harvest Farms \nJoin 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 the risk\, they decide to hold a commitment ceremony. \nThe event will include: \n\nLive Screen Printing by Little Chair Printing (Designs all created by artists with disabilities). Bring a tshirt\, tote bag\, or bandana to be printed on. Hope will have a few totes on hand if you don’t bring your own. This will be free\, but with encouraged/suggested donation. Donations will be split amongst design artists.\nPatrice will join for a Q&A after the show!!\nDisability Community Resource Table\nDisability Rights Maine will host a letter writing/advocacy table\, encouraging representatives to support eliminating the marriage penalty.\nDJ Gabe will provide the tunes\nMovie will be introduced by Kile and Stephanie Pelletier\n\nPurchase your ticket today! \n\nDoors open at 6:15pm\, show begins at 7:00pm. There will be ASL available throughout the event.
URL:https://drme.org/event/patrice-the-movie/
LOCATION:SPACE\, 538 Congress St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Inclusion,Employment,Youth Self-Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20250203T200020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T135356Z
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SUMMARY:ASL Tax Day
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for ASL Tax Day 2025! This event is free and will take place on March 1\, 2025. Snow date: March 8th! \nTo sign up\, email: mames@drme.org or call 207-805-7024 (VP) \nOffered in partnership with United Way of Southern Maine and CASH Maine.
URL:https://drme.org/event/asl-tax-day/
CATEGORIES:Deaf Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20250205T125450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T125511Z
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SUMMARY:Brain Injury Community Listening Session 2
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMaine 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 with their families and caregivers\, to share insights on how we can better support them. Feedback may guide the development of training modules\, written materials\, or resources to enhance skills in legislative and policy advocacy. \nWe want to hear your ideas and invite you to the table! Please note\, these sessions will not be recorded\, but members from the team supporting the project will be taking notes. \nPlease contact Anne Bourque at Maine Parent Federation with any questions: Abourque@mpf.org  or 207-588-1933 \nRegister today!
URL:https://drme.org/event/brain-injury-community-listening-session-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Children’s & Education Rights,Community Inclusion,Transition to Adulthood,Youth Self-Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T173000
DTSTAMP:20260505T001146
CREATED:20250219T134314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T134627Z
UID:3331-1741014000-1741023000@drme.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Ride Ahead - Maine Jewish Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Film Description:\nSamuel 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 adult\, let alone an adult with a disability. Can a community of disability activists help him follow his dreams? \nThe film follows Samuel Habib\, whose goals are pretty typical for a 21-year-old. Moving out of his family’s home. College. Establishing his career. Dating. Sex. Yet every rite of passage is fraught with challenges. Unexpected seizures and uncontrollable movements caused by his rare genetic disorder. Friends’ homes that are inaccessible to his wheelchair. His labored speech and use of a communication device are barriers to a social life. He craves more independence and a family of his own one day. “But no one tells you how to be an adult\,” he says\, “let alone an adult with a disability.” Samuel is determined to avoid the statistical realities: unemployment\, isolation\, institutionalization. A turning point comes when he starts talking to disabled adults\, who have been through all he is going through now. And when he begins to channel their insights\, a roadmap for himself\, and for other young adults like him\, begins to take shape. \nAbout The Maine Jewish Film Festival:\nThe Maine Jewish Film Festival celebrates filmmaking—inspiring conversation through the lens of global Jewish experience. Innovative programming invites a diverse statewide audience into the dialogue. As one of Maine’s premier cultural organizations\, we pursue partnerships and collaborations with other cultural and community organizations across the state. For more information about MJFF\, please visit www.mjff.org \nAccessibility Information:\nThe film includes open captions. The venue is accessible for wheelchairs/mobility impaired persons. Please note that there is limited handicapped-accessible parking at the venue. Guests are asked to plan accordingly. \nTickets are $15. For more information\, email mjffdirector@gmail.com or call 202-419-9952.
URL:https://drme.org/event/film-screening-the-ride-ahead-maine-jewish-film-festival/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine\, 1342 Congress Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility
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