1 in 3 Mainers have a disability. Help us remind everyone that disability inclusion matters!
The Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies (CCIDS), Disability Rights Maine (DRM), the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council, and Speaking Up For Us (SUFU) are partnering for a video project! We’re inviting people with disabilities and family members to submit short videos sharing why being part of their community matters. This project is intended to highlight the perspectives of disabled people across Maine and bring attention to important issues impacting the disability community.
Download and share the flyer (PDF)!
Who can participate:
- People with all disabilities of all ages and backgrounds
- Family members of people with disabilities
What to share:
In a 15-30 second video, tell us:
- Your name, where you live, and your disability (if you feel comfortable sharing)
- If the location in your shot is important, tell us where you are (example: I’m in front of where I work)
And, tell us one thing you want your community to know about people with disabilities in Maine. You can use any of the following questions as prompts:
- Why does being a part of your community matter to you?
- What do you wish people understood about disability?
- Why is it important to listen and learn from people with disabilities?
- What help do you need to be included in your community? (example: MaineCare)
- Why does Medicaid (MaineCare) matter to you?
- Why does communication access matter to you?
Technical Guidance:
- Recording in “Landscape” orientation is best, avoid vertical (up and down) video!
- Be mindful of distracting sounds or activities in the background.
- Check the sound quality before you submit if applicable!
- Make sure you are lit well from the front, without a lot of light coming from the back (no big windows behind you).
- Keep your phone or camera steady while recording.
Submission:
- Please submit using this form.
Questions?
If you have trouble uploading your video or have other questions about this project, contact Julia Endicott at jendicott@drme.org or 207-626-2774 ext. 212.