Disability Rights Maine

01/06/2026

Sometimes, advocacy takes place at the State House. What are some things to consider when you prepare to advocate in front of the legislature? Find out!

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12/19/2025

As hard as this year has been and as sad as we all were to lose several of our peers to layoffs, it really was wonderful, and important, to have an end of year celebration with the indefatigable, zealous, scrappy and absolutely beautiful people that make up Disability Right Maine! (These are pictures of just a few of these amazing people! Hopefully my peers will add more?!)

12/10/2025

DRG is sadly cancelled tonight due to weather. Stay safe out there! We will reschedule for a new date TBD!

12/10/2025

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12/05/2025

The Deaf Rights Group invites everyone to celebrate DRG’s 30th birthday! We will also be joined by the Androscoggin County Emergency Management Agency as guest presenters. This is an open meeting to share information, discuss systemic needs, and celebrate the accomplishments of the Deaf Community in Maine. Your voice and participation matter—come and join us and be part of the conversation!

The meeting will take place from 4-6pm at the Maine Resiliency Center, 184 Main Street, Lewiston.

ASL interpreters provided.

Questions? Contact: mames@drme.org or VP 207-802-7024

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Deaf Rights Group
Wed. Dec 10th 4-6pm
Location: Maine Resiliency Center, 184 Main St., Lewiston
Guest Presenter: Androscoggin County Emergency Management Agency
Join us in celebrating 30 years of DRG!
Contact: Michelle Ames mames@drme.org
VP 207-803-7024

11/26/2025

Our friends at the Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN) are working to better understand what helps young people feel welcome in youth programs — and what gets in the way. To do this, we are helping them gather input from both youth and parents/guardians/caregivers across Maine.

These surveys focus on access challenges such as disability, transportation, cost, language, or any other barriers that make it hard to join or participate in youth programs. What people share will help shape future programs so they are more inclusive, supportive, and easier for all youth to access.

For more information and direct links to the surveys, please go to https://drme.org/youth-access-inclusion-survey/

Send a message to learn more

11/25/2025

November is Assistive Technology month!

One of our assistive tech programs is the DRM Deaf Services Telecommunications Equipment Program, which was established by state law to provide no- or low-cost adaptive phone equipment to any Maine resident who cannot use their home’s conventional telephone due to a physical, sensory, or cognitive disability. Learn more on our website at https://drme.org/our-services/programs/deaf-services/

11/18/2025

A huge thank you to the Maine Children's Alliance for honoring DRM attorney Atlee Reilly with the 2025 Champions for Children Giraffe Award, and thank you to Atlee for all of his amazing work! 🎉 It was a pleasure to see Atlee and the other awardees honored at today's ceremony.

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11/10/2025

Thank you to Maine Children's Alliance for honoring Atlee as one of the 2025 Champions for Children Giraffe Awardees! 🏆

11/07/2025

Important SNAP Update: A press release was just shared letting the public know that Maine DHHS will be able to add SNAP benefits to EBT cards on the regular schedule, November 10 through November 14:

Governor directs full benefit payment to eligible households following Federal court rulings and new Federal guidanceGovernor Janet Mills today announced that she has directed the Maine Department and Health and Human Services (DHHS) to issue full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits i...

11/04/2025

Polls are open until 8:00pm! For accessibility concerns at the polls, call DRM's hotline at 800-452-1948.

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10/31/2025

Another update to share, this time from MaineHousing:

Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, MaineHousing regrets to announce that the Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) will not open on November 1 this year. ECIP, a key part of the Low-Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP), relies on federal funds that have not yet been authorized due to the shutdown. HEAP funds typically cover critical heating assistance programs, including the $3 million ECIP, which provides emergency aid to thousands of Maine households facing an imminent heating crisis.” For Winter Heating Resources, visit

Maine Winter Heating Guide The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) publishes an annual winter heating guide to help Maine people save money, stay warm, and find heating assistance if needed during winter. The 2025-2026 Winter Heating Guide (PDF) is now available. Click the image below to vie...