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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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SUMMARY:Visual Gestural Communication Workshop
DESCRIPTION:May 18\, 2026 in Caribou\, 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?13336047
URL:https://drme.org/event/vgc-052026/
LOCATION:Caribou DHHS District Office\, 30 Skyway Drive\, Unit 100\, Caribou\, ME\, 04736\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessibility,Community Inclusion,Inpatient Psychiatric Settings & Group Homes
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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
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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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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\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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