Hope Conference 2025
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2025 Innovation Summit: A Path for Maine
Holiday Inn by the Bay 88 Spring St, Portland, ME, United StatesAdvancing Services & Supports for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Autism Presented by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services Office of Aging and Disability Services The Innovation Summit: A Path for ME will be held in Portland, Maine, from May 19 to May 20, 2025, bringing together individuals, families, service providers, […]
Visual Gestural Communication (VGC) Workshop – Bangor
DHHS District Office 19 Maine Avenue, Bangor, United StatesVisual-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 […]
Deaf Rights Group – Newport
Newport Cultural Center 154 Main Street, Newport, ME, United StatesDeaf Rights Group is an open meeting for all to share information about the needs and accomplishments of the Maine Deaf Community. Celebrating 30 years, since 1995! Share community concerns, rights issues, needs and learn about resources. Come be part of the conversation! DRG serves as the Advisory Committee to the DRM board and helps […]
Health Self-Advocacy for Young Adults: Taking Control of Your Health
ZoomHealth is important to everyone and can look different for different people. Becoming a health advocate allows you to take control of your health the way YOU want to. This presentation will provide helpful tips to advocate for your health in medical settings in areas such as asking your doctor questions, requesting accommodations, and more. […]
Developmental Services Grievance Training – June
ZoomAll are welcome to attend this virtual training designed for both case managers and individuals receiving Adult Brain Injury & Developmental Services through the Department of Health and Human Services (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 […]
Student Led IEP Training
Southern Maine Community College - Jewett Hall 2 Fort Rd, South Portland, MEAre you a student in 8th-11th grade with an intellectual/developmental disability? Join Jaheim and the Youth Self-Advocacy team for a fun, full-day training focused on teaching you how to take your spot at the table. Through hands-on activities, students will learn the skills they need to advocate with their IEP team. Adult supporters will gain […]
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Disability Pride 2025
Mill Park 1 Water Street, Augusta, ME, United StatesSave the Date! Disability Pride is back again! This year, we will celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Download and share the flyer (PDF) Accessibility Information The pavilion is a hard, flat, paved surface. Pavement extends beyond the pavilion before the surface of the park turns to level grass. There is […]
Virtual Disability Rights History Panel
ZoomTo increase access to DRM’s Disability Pride programming this year, we are offering several virtual webinars this July! This is the first in a three-part series. This panel discussion will feature DRM's Executive Director, Kim Moody, and Deaf Services Program Director, Michelle Ames, who will share about disability rights history in Maine. ASL and CART […]
Deaf Rights Group – Augusta
Maine DOL Frances Perkins Room 45 Commerce Drive, Augusta, United StatesDeaf Rights Group is an open meeting for all to share information about the needs and accomplishments of the Maine Deaf Community. Celebrating 30 years, since 1995! Share community concerns, rights issues, needs and learn about resources. Come be part of the conversation! DRG serves as the Advisory Committee to the DRM board and helps […]
Deaf Rights Group – Lewiston
Maine Resiliency Center 184 Main Street, Lewiston, ME, United StatesDeaf Rights Group is an open meeting for all to share information about the needs and accomplishments of the Maine Deaf Community. Celebrating 30 years, since 1995! Share community concerns, […]