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SUMMARY:Maine CITE Webinar: Creating Accessible Online Content (Part 3)
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 29\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 – 11:00am ET \nProgram Description\nJoin us for the final webinar on Creating Accessible Content.  We will share tips for making social media posts accessible to everyone. We will also talk about the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). \nAccessible digital content is designed so a wide range of people and abilities can use your information. This includes people with learning\, physical\, and vision limitations. More than 70% of Americans use social media to get news and information\, stay connected with friends\, or for fun. This webinar will present best practices for creating accessible content for social media posts\, images\, and videos. \nWe will also provide an overview of the WCAG. These are the international standards for making web content accessible to people with disabilities. \nPresenter: Leilani Carlson\, Maine CITE Director \nRegistration:\nPlease use this link for more information about this event and to register. \nAccommodation:\nTo request an accommodation for the webinar\, please contact Maine CITE by April 22\, 2026 at info@mainecite.org or call 207-621-3195. \nAll Maine CITE webinars are recorded and archived. If you cannot attend the live session\, please make sure you register so you can get the link to the archive. \nQuestions\, please contact Maine CITE at info@mainecite.org
URL:https://drme.org/event/maine-cite-webinar-creating-accessible-online-content-part-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accessibility
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SUMMARY:AAPD National Community Event
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday April 29 at 6:30 PM is The American Association of People with Disabilities’ National Community Event! This annual\, virtual event brings together our national community of disabled people and allies to celebrate our hard-won progress\, celebrate disability culture\, and take action together to protect disability rights. \nThis year’s program will include a timely and important dispatch from disabled grassroots activists fighting for voting access for the disability community nationwide. Our panel session will be hosted by REV UP (Register! Educate! Vote! Use your Power!). \nREV UP is a nonpartisan campaign on a mission to build the power of the disability vote through increasing civic engagement in the disability community and improving the accessibility of elections. \nAs we approach the 2026 midterm elections and a rapidly changing policy environment\, REV UP networks are helping disabled people stay informed and take local action. \nThis panel will feature two leaders in the REV UP community who will talk about REV UP’s work\, the power of the disability vote in 2026\, and how you can get involved in the fight for a more accessible democracy. \nCome hear from: \n\nRasheta Bunting\, President and Founder of One Heart\, One Vision\, Vice President of the National Federation of the Blind of New York State\, co-lead of REV UP NY\nLaura Power\, REV UP coordinator for REV UP Pennsylvania\n\nWe will also honor this history of the REV UP movement. Josue Rodriguez and Lydia Nunez Landry\, leaders from REV UP Texas\, will honor Bob Kafka. Bob founded REV UP and passed away in December 2025. \nTickets for this event are free and open to everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Your Ticket Today\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n***\nThe American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is a convener\, connector\, and catalyst for change\, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities. As a national cross-disability rights organization\, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the over 70 million Americans with disabilities by promoting equal opportunity\, economic power\, independent living\, and political participation. To learn more\, visit the AAPD website: www.aapd.com.
URL:https://drme.org/event/aapd-national-community-event-2026/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Community Inclusion,Voting
ORGANIZER;CN="American Association of People with Disabilities":MAILTO:info@aapd.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Resources to work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
DESCRIPTION:MaineHealth Behavioral Health\, Maine Department of Labor\, and Disability Rights Maine are partnering to host a monthly Lunch & Learn. During these Lunch & Learn sessions resources to work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students will be shared. The sessions will be held on the first Wednesday of the month from March – June 2026. Sessions are: \n\nMarch 4\nApril 1\nMay 6\nJune 3\n\n  \nHave questions or want to register? Send an email to:\nSitara Sheikh\, VR Counselor at Sitara.N.Sheikh@maine.gov or Sazza Carter\, Case Manager at Sazza.Carter@mainehealth.org \nThe Zoom link will be provided after you register. Interpreters are provided for these sessions.
URL:https://drme.org/event/deaf-hoh-students-052026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Children’s & Education Rights,Deaf Services
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTSTAMP:20260515T081607
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SUMMARY:Less Talk More Action: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resources in Aroostook County
DESCRIPTION:May 18th and 19th\nSargent Family Community Center\n24 Chapman Rd\nPresque Isle\, ME\nMobius Incorporated\, Disability Rights Maine\, MaineHealth Behavioral Health\, and the Maine Department of Labor Division of Vocational Rehabilitation presents Less Talk\, More Action: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resources in Aroostook County on May 18th and 19th. This free event will take place at the Sargent Family Community Center at 24 Chapman Road\, Presque Isle\, ME 04736. \nThis event is for everyone! Deaf and Hard of Hearing people\, families\, supporters\, service providers\, educators\, and more. All are welcome. \nThe schedule of events include:\nMay 18th\n\n1:00 – 4:15pm\n\nDeaf/HH Awareness\nNon-Traditional Communication Overview\nMental Health Resources\n\n\n5:30 – 7:30pm\n\nTransition Community Resources\n\n\n\nMay 19th\n\n9:00 – 11:45am\n\nSupported Decision Making\nHome & Community Based Services\nMarriage Penalty Act/Rights\n\n\n11:45am – 12:00pm\n\nQ & A\n\n\n\nThis is a FREE event! Have questions or want to RSVP? Contact:\nSitara: sitara.n.sheikh@maine.gov\nPaula: pmatlins@mobiusinc.org
URL:https://drme.org/event/less-talk-more-action-2026/
LOCATION:Sargent Family Community Center\, 24 Chapman Road\, Presque Isle\, ME\, 04736\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deaf Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T090000
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SUMMARY:Visual Gestural Communication Workshop
DESCRIPTION:May 18\, 2026 in Presque Isle\, ME from 9am-12pm\nDRM is hosting a FREE Visual-Gestural Communication workshop in Presque Isle on May 18\, from 9am-12pm. Join us! Register by emailing deafservices@drme.org or by filling out the online registration form. \nPLEASE NOTE that this is a new address for this workshop! Previously\, we planned to hold this training in Caribou. It will now be held in Presque Isle at the Sargent Family Community Center. \nAttendees are welcome to stay afterwards and take part in another free event – Less Talk More Action: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resources in Aroostook County. \nWhat is VGC? VGC is useful to anyone who needs an alternative technique for expressing and understanding the wants and needs of other people in their environment. VGC is a communication mode\, rather than a formal language like English\, ASL or French. It uses gestures\, facial expressions\, and body language. Many individuals who cannot communicate effectively using either a spoken language like English\, or a formal signed language like ASL\, will be able to communicate more effectively using natural gestures. \nThis training is excellent for family members\, case managers\, direct support professionals\, and others. All are welcome. In our classes\, we help you to think visually and conceptually\, and to use Visual-Gestural Communication to communicate more effectively\, including with people with limited formal language.
URL:https://drme.org/event/vgc-052026/
LOCATION:Sargent Family Community Center\, 24 Chapman Road\, Presque Isle\, ME\, 04736\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Community Inclusion,Inpatient Psychiatric Settings & Group Homes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T143000
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SUMMARY:Maine Parent Federation In-Person Family Support Navigator Training
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Family Support Navigator Training\nCohen Community Center\, Hallowell\, ME\nTuesday May 19\, 2026\nAre you the parent of\, or caregiver to\, a child with a disability or special health care need?\nWould you like to share your knowledge and provide peer-to-peer support to other Maine families?\nIf so\, this in person training opportunity may be for you!\nMaine Parent Federation (MPF) is seeking parents\, grandparents\, and caregivers to children with disabilities and/or special health care needs who would like to attend this training to become a Family Support Navigator (FSN) and provide peer support to other Maine families. The FSN program matches experienced parents with other parents who need support while learning to navigate systems such as Special Education\, Vocational Rehabilitation\, MaineCare\, Adult Services\, etc.\, and assists them in locating local and statewide resources while helping parents learn to advocate for themselves. \nDuring the Pandemic all support was provided through phone\, text\, email\, and social media platforms such as Zoom. Now that restrictions are easing if both parent and Navigator agree\, meetings can be held in-person. \nA Family Support Navigator is a part-time independent consultant position. MPF contracts with you to provide up to 10 hours of support to each family you help. MPF pays $15.00 per hour for direct support to a family\, provide a $40 monthly stipend for phone/internet when actively working with families\, and .46 cents per mile travel reimbursement. This is a flexible opportunity where you set your own hours/schedule. MPF provides on-going supervision and technical assistance. \nThis in-person training will be held on Tuesday\, May 19th from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. There will be five other pre-recorded segments to the training that you can complete at your convenience. \nOnce you have completed the training MPF will provide you with a $150 stipend. \nPlease contact Anne Bourque at (800) 870-7746 or email: abourque@mpf.org to receive the application and job description and/or to answer any questions.
URL:https://drme.org/event/maine-parent-federation-in-person-family-support-navigator-training-2/
LOCATION:Cohen Community Center\, 22 Town Farm Rd\, Hallowell\, ME\, 04347\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children’s & Education Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T143000
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SUMMARY:Maine CITE Webinar: Creating Accessible Documents - The Basics (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 19\, 2026\nTime: 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET \nProgram Description\nEveryone benefits from content that is easy to use and understand. \nMaking a great document is more than just typing the correct words. To make sure your information can reach the largest number of people\, the document needs to be accessible. This means it can be used by everyone\, including people with disabilities. Thinking about accessibility first is important for everyone—for individuals\, for companies\, and for our communities. \nThis online training will teach you how to make your materials usable by everyone. \nPresenter: Leilani Carlson\, Maine CITE Director \nRegistration:\nPlease use this link for more information about this event and to register. \nAccommodation:\nTo request an accommodation for the webinar\, please contact Maine CITE by May 12\, 2026 at info@mainecite.org or call 207-621-3195. \nAll Maine CITE webinars are recorded and archived. If you cannot attend the live session\, please make sure you register so you can get the link to the archive. \nQuestions\, please contact Maine CITE at info@mainecite.org
URL:https://drme.org/event/maine-cite-webinar-051926/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Accessibility
ORGANIZER;CN="Maine CITE":MAILTO:info@mainecite.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T140000
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SUMMARY:Maine CITE Webinar: Recreation Without Limits - Adaptive Recreation and Equipment
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Recreation Without Limits: Adaptive Recreation and Equipment\nDate: May 21\, 2026\nTime: 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET \nProgram Description\nJoin this webinar to explore how outdoor adventures like adaptive sailing\, waterskiing\, rock climbing\, paddling\, and skiing can be made accessible for everyone. We will introduce the concept of adaptive recreation and share a glimpse of the equipment that opens the door for people of all abilities to participate. You will also get a preview of programs and opportunities offered through the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC). Perfect for anyone curious about making outdoor fun more inclusive and open to all. \nPresenters:  \n\nAlessa Foley\, AOEC Program and Development Coordinator\nKayla Lee\, AOEC Director\n\n  \nRegistration:\nPlease use this link for more information about this event and to register. \nAccommodation:\nTo request an accommodation for the webinar\, please contact Maine CITE by May 14\, 2026 at info@mainecite.org or call 207-621-3195. \nAll Maine CITE webinars are recorded and archived. If you cannot attend the live session\, please make sure you register so you can get the link to the archive. \nQuestions\, please contact Maine CITE at info@mainecite.org
URL:https://drme.org/event/maine-cite-webinar-052126/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Assistive Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Maine CITE":MAILTO:info@mainecite.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Resources to work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
DESCRIPTION:MaineHealth Behavioral Health\, Maine Department of Labor\, and Disability Rights Maine are partnering to host a monthly Lunch & Learn. During these Lunch & Learn sessions resources to work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students will be shared. The sessions will be held on the first Wednesday of the month from March – June 2026. Sessions are: \n\nMarch 4\nApril 1\nMay 6\nJune 3\n\n  \nHave questions or want to register? Send an email to:\nSitara Sheikh\, VR Counselor at Sitara.N.Sheikh@maine.gov or Sazza Carter\, Case Manager at Sazza.Carter@mainehealth.org \nThe Zoom link will be provided after you register. Interpreters are provided for these sessions.
URL:https://drme.org/event/deaf-hoh-students-062026/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Children’s & Education Rights,Deaf Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T081607
CREATED:20260202T224303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T151702Z
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SUMMARY:Visual Gestural Communication Workshop
DESCRIPTION:June 22\, 2026 in South Portland\, ME from 9am-12pm \nVisual-Gestural Communication (VGC) is useful to many people who need an alternative technique for expressing and understanding the wants and needs of other people in their environment. VGC is not a language like English\, American Sign Language\, or French. It is a communication mode that uses gestures\, facial expressions\, and body language. Often individuals\, who cannot communicate effectively using either a spoken language like English or a formal signed language like ASL\, will be able to communicate more effectively using natural gestures. In our classes\, we help you to think visually and conceptually\, and to use Visual-Gestural Communication to communicate more effectively with people who have limited formal language. \nFor more information and to register\, please go to https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/setu/forms/class-details.shtml?13338722
URL:https://drme.org/event/vgc-062026/
LOCATION:South Portland DHHS\, 151 Jetport Boulevard\, South Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Community Inclusion,Deaf Services,Inpatient Psychiatric Settings & Group Homes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T140000
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SUMMARY:Disability Pride 2026
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nMark your calendars for the annual Disability Pride Celebration in Augusta! \nThere will be speakers\, art\, music\, dancing\, amazing organizations\, and so much more. \nDownload and share the flyer (PDF). \n\nSubmit a Craft Vendor Application\nAre you interested in sharing your art at Disability Pride? Submit an application to be a craft vendor! \nThings to know:\n\nThere is no fee for artists and crafters to participate.\nAll applications will be reviewed by the planning committee and the listed contact will receive a confirmation email.\nTables and chairs will be provided.\nElectricity will not be available\, so please plan accordingly.\nVendor spaces will be under a large tent and vendors do not need to bring their own canopies or tents.\nDisability Pride does not hold liability for individual tabling businesses or organizations. Please carry your own liability insurance\, should you need and choose to.\n\nApplication Deadline:\n5/29/26 \nSubmit your application! \n\nDesign the 2026 T-Shirt\nDRM invites Mainers to submit a design for the 2026 Disability Pride T-Shirt. \nTheme: \nWe’re Here: Then\, Now\, Always \nSubmissions will be judged on: \n\nConnection to theme\nOriginality\nFeasibility – must be easy to reproduce on a t-shirt\n\nThe winner will be recognized at Disability Pride 2026 and receive a DRM gift basket. \nRules:\n\nEveryone who submits a design must be a Maine resident.\nEveryone who submits a design must be 18 years or older\, or if under the age of 18\, have the express written permission of a parent or guardian.\nIndividuals are limited to one design entry per person.\nSubmissions must be the original work of the entrant.\nElectronic submissions must be at least 300 dpi.\n\nThe winner agrees to give DRM the right to use or reproduce the design in any way or form\, including on publications\, hats\, t-shirts or other clothing\, or on any bag. The winner’s names will appear on the t-shirt. \nHow to enter:\nBy email to: jendicott@drme.org\nBy mail to:\nAttn: Julia Endicott\nDisability Rights Maine\n160 Capitol Street\, Suite 4\nAugusta\, ME 04330 \nBe sure to include your name\, address\, phone number and email address on all entries. \nSubmission Deadline:\nMay 29th\, 2026 \n\nEvent Accessibility Information\n\nThe 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.\nASL interpreters will be available throughout the event.\nAccessible 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.\nDRM provides masks at all agency-sponsored events and will make masks available to all attendees.\nThe event is scent-free.\nEarplugs will be available.\nAn accessible portable bathroom is available next to the parking area.\nWe will be live-streaming the speaker portion of the event!\n\n\nEvent Questions?\nContact Julia Endicott at jendicott@drme.org or 207.626.2774 ext. 212.
URL:https://drme.org/event/disability-pride-2026/
LOCATION:Mill Park\, 1 Water Street\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Alternatives to Guardianship & Supported Decision-Making,Assistive Technology,Children’s & Education Rights,Community Inclusion,Community Mental Health,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:20260918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260515T081607
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SUMMARY:Movie Night - Vital Signs: Health Care Access for Deaf\, DeafBlind\, and Hard of Hearing Patients
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nJoin DRM for a movie screening of Vital Signs: Health Care Access for Deaf\, DeafBlind\, and Hard of Hearing Patients. Hosted by DRM Deaf Services\, in partnership with MaineHealth Behavioral Health Deaf Services and the Maine Association of the Deaf. \nHybrid: Zoom or attend in-person at the Maine Resiliency Center
URL:https://drme.org/event/movie-night-vital-signs-health-care-access-for-deaf-deafblind-and-hard-of-hearing-patients/
LOCATION:Maine Resiliency Center\, 184 Main Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deaf Services
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