DRM Deaf Services

02/24/2026

Tax season is here! Appts are still available for ASL Tax Day on March 7th. Want free help to file your taxes this year? Contact DRM Deaf Services at tminch@drme.org or VP 207-805-7027!

CA$H Greater Portland, an initiative of United Way of Southern Maine , partners with DRM Deaf Services each year to hold ASL Tax Day. ASL Tax Day offers free assistance to Deaf Mainers to file your taxes. Don't leave money on the table! Contact us for an appt.

CA$H stands for: Creating Assets Savings and Hope



[Image description: Flyer on a white background with the Disability Rights Maine Deaf Services logo in the bottom left and United Way of Southern Maine logo in the bottom right. In the top right is the ASL interpretation symbol. Text reads "Appointments still available: ASL Tax Day. Free help to file your taxes. Saturday, March 7 (Snow date March 14). 500 Forest Ave, Portland ME. RSVP to Tommy at tminch@drme.org VP 207-805-7027."]

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

Our friends at Maine Association of the Deaf have just released these informational videos about Maine's 911 & 988 resources in ASL. Please check them out and spread the word.

Text to 911 saves lives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERs-HPMF7q0&list=PLq9u05kZIuchatAPL_pz3PvHXb5DOFIKc

988 call to action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k53IfKxue7w&list=PLq9u05kZIuciCPXIUcJ8iSSH-_Bp27Yyp&index=1

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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

Image Description: The image shows a colorful background with Disability Rights Maine's logo in the upper right corner, a birthday cake in the lower right corner, and the interpreter symbol in the lower left corner. The text says:
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

11/25/2025

November is Assistive Technology month!

One of our assistive tech programs is the 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/

11/05/2025

A federal judge has spurned President Donald Trump’s move to get rid of American Sign Language interpreters for certain White House briefings.

10/24/2025

🕯 Join Us — October 24 at 4 PM

The community is invited to gather at the bridge near Veterans Memorial Park for a visible show
of remembrance.

• “We Remember” signs and a sign-making station
• Candles and Remembrance Bags
• Stand together — or drive by and honk in support

Together, we begin 24 Hours of Remembrance.

One Lewiston. Together, We Remember.

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FMI: https://onelewiston.org/commemoration-event/

ID: Maine outline dark blue. Text: “One Lewiston. Together, We Remember.” And ASL ILY hand sign with heart. 10/24–4 PM-Longley Bridge. Hashtags:

10/17/2025

DRM is so proud of our Deaf Services Program Director, Michelle Ames, on her work to curate this exhibit.

The curators wanted to create a place for healing as the 2-year anniversary of the tragedy approaches.

09/17/2025

Election Day is coming up in less than two months. This year, there is an important ballot question, Question 1, which would impact voting access in Maine. Learn more with DRM's ASL explainer video:

https://youtu.be/dnS6nDJ6Dl

Curious about what is on the ballot this November? Learn more about Question 1 and what it will mean for voting rights in Maine!

09/17/2025

Pancake Fundraiser for the Deaf Museum
September 27 @ 7:30 am - 9:30 am EDT

Hosted by Maine Deaf History Museum

Fundraising event for the Museum during the DCF week! Come support!

ASL interpreters will be present

Questions? Contact Sitatra at sitara@deafmaine.org

Visual Description of the flyer is A Stack of pancakes with blueberries and sprinkled sugar on a plate (top of flyer). Gray background. Wording at the bottom of the flyer: Maine Deaf History Museum

1 Mackworth Island, outside the gym

Saturday, Sept 27th, 7:30 – 9:30 am

Prices: $10, under age 12 – $5, under age 5 – free Pancakes with seasonal fruits (Of course, and Maine blueberries!), sides, and coffee/juice.

Easy and free parking at the school.

09/12/2025

More information about Deaf Culture Festival!