Monday, March 30, 2026 from 8:30am-3pm. FREE, 5.5 contact hours offered. Over the past 3 years, the Youth Self Advocacy Team has noticed a concerning gap in the sexual health education of students and young adults with disabilities. From confidence advocating for needs to basic knowledge of their body and how it works, students with […]
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March 30, 2026 in Bangor, ME from 9am-12pm 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, […] |
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A paid virtual training series built to empower young adults with developmental disabilities (ages 16+) to become peer educators. Learn how to lead conversations about healthy relationships, consent, body rights and what it means to be a peer educator. Trainings will occur VIRTUALLY on: March 3, 4-6pm - Healthy Relationships and Consent March 10, 4-6pm […] |
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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 […] |
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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 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 […] |
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The Deaf Rights Group invites everyone to join the next meeting on April 7th with the Maine Deaf Senior Citizens from 10-11:30am at the GBSD Cafeteria. We will also be joined by the Southern Maine Agency on Aging for a presentation on their programs for older adults, and a presentation about health insurance by DRM. […]
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A paid virtual training series built to empower young adults with developmental disabilities (ages 16+) to become peer educators. Learn how to lead conversations about healthy relationships, consent, body rights and what it means to be a peer educator. Trainings will occur VIRTUALLY on: March 3, 4-6pm - Healthy Relationships and Consent March 10, 4-6pm […] |
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Date: April 8, 2026 Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm ET Program Description Join Chris Delenick for a webinar focused on smart home technology and how it can make everyday living more convenient, secure, and independent. We will explore popular device options, from smart lighting and thermostats to voice assistants, and show how they can work together […]
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Virtual Sessions April 8th, 10th, and 22nd YPC and Place Matters are hosting listening sessions with youth and families who have experienced Maine's Juvenile Court System and want to share their expertise. Join a session and share your experiences and ideas for change. All eligible attendees will be paid a $75 stipend for their time. There are two […] |
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Virtual Sessions April 8th, 10th, and 22nd YPC and Place Matters are hosting listening sessions with youth and families who have experienced Maine's Juvenile Court System and want to share their expertise. Join a session and share your experiences and ideas for change. All eligible attendees will be paid a $75 stipend for their time. There are two […] |
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1 event,Virtual Sessions April 8th, 10th, and 22nd YPC and Place Matters are hosting listening sessions with youth and families who have experienced Maine's Juvenile Court System and want to share their expertise. Join a session and share your experiences and ideas for change. All eligible attendees will be paid a $75 stipend for their time. There are two […] |
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April 27, 2026 in Skowhegan, ME from 9am-12pm 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, […] |
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Date: April 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 - 11:00am ET Program Description Join us for the final webinar on Creating Accessible Content. We will share tips for making social media posts […] 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 […] |
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