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Why Equal Access to Voting Matters

Sep 15, 2026 | News, Voting

by Nathanael Batson, DRM Intern, Spring 2026 Voting is a fundamental right that is granted to all eligible individuals. Not only does it ensure the proper transfer of power, but it also helps us engage with our community. During Disability Voting Rights Week, we want...

Apply for the MaineCare Beneficiary Advisory Council

Aug 27, 2026 | Announcements, News

Interested in helping shape MaineCare policies and services? Apply to join the MaineCare Beneficiary Advisory Council. The Beneficiary Advisory Council (BAC) is a dedicated group of individuals with lived experience who help shape access to quality healthcare,...

People with Disabilities Have Waited Long Enough: The Time to Implement the Lifespan Waiver is Now

Aug 17, 2026 | Community Inclusion, Developmental Disability Advocacy, News, Transition to Adulthood

Written by Lauren Wille, Legal Director of Disability Rights Maine Next year, DHHS will launch a new home- and community-based services waiver called the Lifespan Waiver for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Lifespan is a foundational...

An Update on Disability Pride

Jul 10, 2026 | Announcements

To our valued friends and allies, It is with profound sadness that Disability Rights Maine announces the sudden and unexpected loss of a treasured member of the DRM staff, Staci Converse. As a result, we have decided to cancel Disability Pride 2026. Our team is...

Lifespan Waiver Maine State Tour Coming in July 2026

Jun 23, 2026 | Announcements, News

Please join the Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) and the Office of MaineCare Services (OMS) during the week of July 20 to 24 as they offer five days of in-person presentations with discussion on the proposed Lifespan Waiver. The presentations will be...

Telling Our Power: A Creative Self-Advocacy Program for Disabled Youth in Maine

Jun 9, 2026 | News, Youth Self-Advocacy Program

This summer, Telling Our Power will bring together disabled youth in Maine to explore self-advocacy, storytelling, and the arts. Through creative writing, visual art, dance, and digital storytelling, participants will learn to share their experiences, build...

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