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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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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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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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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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SUMMARY:DOJ Meeting with Children and Families - Portland
DESCRIPTION:The Disability Rights Section of the U.S. Department of Justice recently signed an agreement with Maine that requires the State to make changes to its services for children with behavioral health disabilities.  These changes will give parents\, children\, and young adults (up to their 21st birthday) choices so children and young adults can remain at home with services\, or can return home from facilities and get the services they need. \nThe Department of Justice wants to meet with people who will be impacted by these changes\, including children and young adults (up to their 21st birthday)\, families\, providers\, and advocates. \nThey will be holding an in-person meeting from 4:00–5:30 pm on Tuesday\, April 29\, at the Reiche Community Center\, 166 Brackett Street\, Portland (the entrance to the Community Center is on Clark Street). They will share information and updates about our agreement with Maine and invite you to share your experiences with the State’s behavioral health services for children. \nIf you have any questions about the meeting\, we encourage you to reach out to Margaret Girard\, Margaret.Girard@usdoj.gov.
URL:https://drme.org/event/doj-meeting-with-children-and-families-portland/
LOCATION:Reiche Community Center\, 166 Brackett Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children’s & Education Rights,Community Inclusion,Youth Self-Advocacy
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SUMMARY:DOJ Meeting with Children and Families - Fort Kent
DESCRIPTION:The Disability Rights Section of the U.S. Department of Justice recently signed an agreement with Maine that requires the State to make changes to its services for children with behavioral health disabilities.  These changes will give parents\, children\, and young adults (up to their 21st birthday) choices so children and young adults can remain at home with services\, or can return home from facilities and get the services they need. \nThe Department of Justice wants to meet with people who will be impacted by these changes\, including children and young adults (up to their 21st birthday)\, families\, providers\, and advocates. \nThey will be holding an in-person meeting from 4:00–5:30 pm on Wednesday\, April 30\, at the Fort Kent Public Library\, 1 Monument Square\, Fort Kent. They will share information and updates about our agreement with Maine and invite you to share your experiences with the State’s behavioral health services for children. \nIf you have any questions about the meeting\, we encourage you to reach out to Victoria Thomas\, Victoria.Thomas@usdoj.gov.
URL:https://drme.org/event/doj-meeting-with-children-and-families-fort-kent/
LOCATION:Fort Kent Public Library\, 1 Monument Square\, Fort Kent\, ME\, 04743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children’s & Education Rights,Community Inclusion,Youth Self-Advocacy
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