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Ask Susan Collins to Support Legislation for a National Museum of Disability

Oct 30, 2024 | Announcements

Dear Senator Collins: We, the undersigned organizations and individuals of Maine, ask you to co-sponsor legislation to establish a museum dedicated to disability history and culture in Washington, D.C. 1 in 4 American adults have a disability, and that rate is even...

Press Release: Disability Rights Maine Releases Report on the State of Guardianship in Maine

Oct 16, 2024 | Alternatives to Guardianship & Supported Decision-Making, Press Releases

CONTACT: Julia Endicott 978-877-3871 jendicott@drme.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2024 Disability Rights Maine Releases Report on the State of Guardianship in Maine Augusta – Today, Disability Rights Maine released a report, Overprotected and...

NDEAM: Job Opportunities with Maine Sea Grant

Oct 4, 2024 | Announcements, Employment

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Looking for a new opportunity and interested in working in Maine's fisheries industry? Check out two employment opportunities with Maine Sea Grant. Lobster Research and Extension Coordinator The Lobster...

Unlock the Power of Person-Centered Planning

Oct 4, 2024 | Announcements, Community Inclusion

Are you a provider agency looking for training? Join DRM to unlock the power of person-centered planning. Empower your clients with this dynamic, one-hour training, led by a passionate self-advocate who's been there! The self-advocate, who recently completed an...

PRESS RELEASE: Disability Rights Maine Executive Director Recognized by Justice for Women Lecture Series

Sep 26, 2024 | Press Releases

CONTACT: Julia Endicott 978-877-3871 jendicott@drme.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2024 Disability Rights Maine Executive Director Recognized by Justice for Women Lecture Series Augusta – Today, Disability Rights Maine Executive Director Kim Moody will...

Survey on Services for Autism in Maine

Sep 24, 2024 | Announcements, Developmental Disability Advocacy

On behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services, the Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine is conducting a survey of people with autism spectrum disorder and their families to find out how you feel about the services you receive in Maine’s...