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PRESS RELEASE: Maine Supreme Court Reverses Parental Rights Termination, Faults State for Violating Disability Rights

Feb 1, 2024 | Developmental Disability Advocacy, Press Releases

MEDIA CONTACTS: Julia Endicott Communications Director, Disability Rights Maine jendicott@drme.org | 800-452-1948, ext. 212 Samuel Crankshaw Communications Director, ACLU of Maine SCrankshaw@ACLUMaine.org | 859-595-8158 (call/text) Maine’s highest court reversed a...

Winter Update: COVID-19 and Flu Resources and Support

Jan 19, 2024 | COVID-19

Winter in Maine can be a long few months, especially when it comes to getting sick. Colds, flus, and respiratory illnesses are all more common, and people are indoors more often, making it easier for sickness to spread. With COVID-19, flu, and RSV all increasing in...

PRESS RELEASE: Maine’s Legal Aid Organizations Announce Free Civil Legal Support for Those Impacted by Lewiston Shootings

Dec 21, 2023 | Deaf Services, Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2023 CONTACT: Julia Endicott 207.626.2774 Organizations urge victims and families to seek trusted, professional legal advice AUGUSTA - In a joint statement, Disability Rights Maine, the Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project, Pine Tree...

Resources in Response to Tragedy in Lewiston

Oct 27, 2023 | Announcements

Following the horrific events in Lewiston last week, Disability Rights Maine (DRM), Pine Tree Legal Assistance (PTLA), and the Volunteer Lawyer’s Project (VLP) are working together to address the legal needs of families impacted by this terrible tragedy. Our...

PRESS RELEASE: Disability Rights Maine Statement on Lewiston Shooting

Oct 26, 2023 | Press Releases

CONTACT: Julia Endicott 207-626-2774 jendicott@drme.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2023 Augusta – Disability Rights Maine is horrified and deeply saddened by the shootings in Lewiston yesterday evening. Our hearts are with the Lewiston/Auburn community, the...

What is Question 8?

Oct 3, 2023 | Voting

Maine’s referendum election is November 7th, 2023. Voters will have the opportunity to decide on eight items: four Citizen Initiatives and four Constitutional Amendments. We are getting lots of questions here at Disability Rights Maine about Question 8. So, what is...