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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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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
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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:20260509T133007
CREATED:20240925T222417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T222417Z
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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
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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
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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
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CREATED:20241118T140931Z
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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:20260509T133007
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:20260509T133007
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T133000
DTSTAMP:20260509T133007
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
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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:20260509T133007
CREATED:20241217T213640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T213640Z
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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:20260509T133007
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:20260509T133007
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:20260509T133007
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:20260509T133007
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:20260509T133007
CREATED:20250205T125301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T125536Z
UID:3303-1739188800-1739192400@drme.org
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:20260509T133007
CREATED:20250107T143127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T182129Z
UID:3249-1739470500-1739480400@drme.org
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:20260509T133007
CREATED:20250203T200020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T135356Z
UID:3302-1740817800-1740848400@drme.org
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:20260509T133007
CREATED:20250205T125450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T125511Z
UID:3305-1741005000-1741008600@drme.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T133007
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T133007
CREATED:20250213T134810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T134810Z
UID:3325-1741078800-1741098600@drme.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Family Support Navigator Training - Southern Maine
DESCRIPTION:Are 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\, one of these virtual training opportunities 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. \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. We pay $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. \nThese in-person trainings will be held on Tuesday March 4\, 2025 (Southern Maine) from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm and then again on March 17\, 2025 (Central Maine) from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. You only need to attend one of these trainings. There will be four other pre-recorded segments to the training that you can complete at your convenience. \nOnce you have completed the training we will provide you with a $150 stipend. \nPlease contact Anne Bourque at (800) 870-7746 or abourque@mpf.org to receive the application and job description and/or to answer any questions.
URL:https://drme.org/event/in-person-family-support-navigator-training-1/
CATEGORIES:Children’s & Education Rights,Transition to Adulthood
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T183000
DTSTAMP:20260509T133007
CREATED:20250205T125633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T125633Z
UID:3306-1741195800-1741199400@drme.org
SUMMARY:Brain Injury Community Listening Session 3
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-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Children’s & Education Rights,Community Inclusion,Transition to Adulthood,Youth Self-Advocacy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T213000
DTSTAMP:20260509T133007
CREATED:20250219T133121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T210731Z
UID:3329-1741374000-1741383000@drme.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Deaf President Now! - Cabin Fever Film Fest
DESCRIPTION:About the festival:\nPoints 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 access to all seven screenings. Walk up individual tickets ($10/$5 for students) will be sold as available before each film at the Camden Opera House box office. \nThis year’s mini festival will feature several films fresh from their premieres at Sundance Film Festival. Headlining films include the Opening Night screening of DEAF PRESIDENT NOW!\, which tells the story of the 1988 protest for Deaf leadership at Gallaudet University\, the only Deaf university in the world. \nScreening Details:\nDEAF PRESIDENT NOW!\, Nyle DiMarco\, Davis Guggenheim\, 2025\nPresented with Open Captions | Appropriate for All Ages\nFriday\, March 7\, 7pm\n1988 saw an historic student-led protest at Gallaudet University\, where the Deaf community demanded the appointment of the university’s first Deaf president. Special pre-release screening courtesy of Apple TV+. \nASL and open captions will be provided during the Q&A with the film’s directors. \nInterested in attending? Purchase individual tickets to the screening of Deaf President Now! or passes today! \nQuestions about the event? Contact Points North Institute at info@pointsnorthinstitute.org.
URL:https://drme.org/event/film-screening-deaf-president-now/
LOCATION:Camden Opera House\, 29 Elm Street\, Camden\, ME\, 04843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deaf Services
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T133007
CREATED:20250213T134900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T134900Z
UID:3326-1742202000-1742221800@drme.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Family Support Navigator Training - Central Maine
DESCRIPTION:Are 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\, one of these virtual training opportunities 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. \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. We pay $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. \nThese in-person trainings will be held on Tuesday March 4\, 2025 (Southern Maine) from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm and then again on March 17\, 2025 (Central Maine) from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. You only need to attend one of these trainings. There will be four other pre-recorded segments to the training that you can complete at your convenience. \nOnce you have completed the training we will provide you with a $150 stipend. \nPlease contact Anne Bourque at (800) 870-7746 or abourque@mpf.org to receive the application and job description and/or to answer any questions.
URL:https://drme.org/event/in-person-family-support-navigator-training-2/
CATEGORIES:Children’s & Education Rights,Transition to Adulthood
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T133007
CREATED:20250306T154225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T154225Z
UID:3353-1742302800-1742310000@drme.org
SUMMARY:Deaf Rights Group
DESCRIPTION:Join DRM on March 18th from 1-3pm in Falmouth for our next Deaf Rights Group meeting\, at the Maine Deaf Senior Citizens gathering. \nDeaf 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 concerns and barriers\, and learn about resources. Come be part of the conversation! DRG serves as the advisory committee to the DRM board\, as other constituent groups do\, and helps to set priorities for DRM Deaf Services. \nQuestions? Contact: Michelle Ames\, mames@drme.org VP 207-805-7024 \nDownload and share the flyer (PDF).
URL:https://drme.org/event/deaf-rights-group/
LOCATION:GBSD Cafe\, 1 Mackworth Island\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deaf Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T133007
CREATED:20250311T133020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T173322Z
UID:3395-1744192800-1744196400@drme.org
SUMMARY:Developmental Services Grievance Training - April
DESCRIPTION:This virtual training is designed for both case managers and individuals receiving Developmental Services through the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The training will provide a clear overview of the Developmental Services Grievance Process\, ensuring that individuals understand how to effectively file a grievance\, advocate for their rights\, and navigate the different levels of review. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nWhat qualifies as a grievance and when to file one.\nThe roles and responsibilities of case managers\, providers\, and DHHS during the grievance process.\nStep-by-step guidance for filing a grievance — from Level I (informal case manager resolution) to Level III (formal administrative hearing).\nHow case managers and people receiving services can navigate the process\, including documentation\, communication\, and ensuring concerns are heard and addressed.\nKey timelines\, important forms\, and how to escalate concerns if necessary.\nHow Disability Rights Maine (DRM) can assist during the grievance process.\n\nThis training will emphasize empowerment\, advocacy\, and ensuring fairness\, equipping case managers with tools to support clients while also helping individuals receiving services understand how to self-advocate when their rights\, services\, or safety are impacted. \nRegistration for this event is now closed. \nIf you need accommodations to participate\, please register by April 2\, 2025. If you need assistance registering\, contact Julia Endicott at jendicott@drme.org or by phone at 207-626-2774 ext 212. \n\nCan’t make the April date? DRM will be offering this training again on May 7th and June 11th.
URL:https://drme.org/event/developmental-services-grievance-training-april/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Alternatives to Guardianship & Supported Decision-Making,Community Inclusion,Transition to Adulthood,Youth Self-Advocacy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T133007
CREATED:20250407T182109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T194410Z
UID:3488-1744880400-1744902000@drme.org
SUMMARY:Sexuality for All Abilities Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual and in-person training directed by Disability Rights Maine\, Mad Hatter Wellness\, and New Beginnings! \nThis training is for educators and other professionals who support adolescents with disabilities\, ages 14-25. It will be especially helpful for professionals leading instruction in healthy relationships\, boundaries\, consent\, personal safety and other topics under comprehensive sexual health education. The workshop will be facilitated by Katie Thune\, MA Ed\, and Kate Turpen\, Disability Rights Maine Project Director\, alongside self-advocates! \nRegister today!
URL:https://drme.org/event/sexuality-for-all-abilities-training/
LOCATION:Equality Community Center\, 15 Casco Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transition to Adulthood,Youth Self-Advocacy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T133007
CREATED:20250403T133603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T133603Z
UID:3476-1745830800-1745841600@drme.org
SUMMARY:Visual Gestural Communication (VGC) Workshop - Augusta
DESCRIPTION:Visual-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. \nRegister today!
URL:https://drme.org/event/visual-gestural-communication-vgc-workshop-augusta/
LOCATION:Androscoggin Room\, 109 Capitol Street\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deaf Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T133007
CREATED:20250418T173715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T173816Z
UID:3511-1745920800-1745924400@drme.org
SUMMARY:PSG Health Self-Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:The Peer Support Group will be gathering on April 29th from 10-11am! Location: GBSD Cafe\, at the ME Educational Center for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Peer Support Group (PSG) is a monthly gathering for adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities who use signs and gestures to communicate. \nOn April 29th\, we’ll have a special training on Health Self-Advocacy. Health is important to everyone. Taking care of your health looks different for each of us. Health self-advocacy allows you to take control of your health the way YOU want. This presentation will provide helpful tips to advocate for your health in medical settings. For example\, how to ask your doctor questions\, how to ask for interpreters\, and more. \nFor more info\, contact Michelle Ames mames@drme.org or VP 207-805-7024.
URL:https://drme.org/event/psg-health-self-advocacy-training/
LOCATION:GBSD Cafe\, 1 Mackworth Island\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Deaf Services
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