DRM Deaf Services

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.

10/31/2025

Check out this recent episode of Maine Calling featuring our Public Policy Director Sara Squires and DRM Deaf Services Advocate Lisa Penney talking about assistive technology [ASL] https://www.mainepublic.org/.../2025.../assistive-technology

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.

09/29/2025

Learn more about Question 1! ASL and CART provided at both informational sessions.

Confused about Question 1? Disability Rights Maine will be hosting two informational sessions in October to help Mainers learn more about Question 1 and how it will impact Maine voters with disabilities. ASL and CART will be provided at both events.

Info session 1: October 14th @ 7pm. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4PTzfVMWS3WsflQOLgDLTg

Info session 2: October 27th @ 12pm. Register at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DPWK9kR2TL2Wj1t5_ypuwA

Questions? Contact Molly Thompson at mthompson@drme.org

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.

09/16/2025

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Check out our webinar series. ASL and CART will be provided.

Join Disability Rights Maine this October for our National Disability Employment Awareness Month webinar series!

10/15 – Employment Advocacy
10/22 – Making VR Work for Me
10/29 – Accommodations After High School

All sessions: 12–1 PM
Register now with the QR code or with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jHtoEpJNSYKCRZRT-C350Q

09/16/2025

Don't forget! The 34th Annual Deaf Tea and Awards is this Thursday!

You are all invited to the first event of the DCF week!

Join the Maine Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Late Deafened for the 34th Annual Tea in celebration of Deaf Culture Week.

Come together for community, connection, and celebration of Deaf culture.

Find more events here: www.deafmaine.org/events/

ID:
The flyer features floral designs in the corners, a dove carrying an olive branch, and a stack of teacups. At the top is the blue Maine state seal. The text reads: Maine Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Late Deafened invites you to the Hall of Flags for the 34th Annual Tea in celebration of Deaf Culture Week on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mary Jane “MJ” Grant, Keynote Speaker.

09/16/2025

Family event - this Sunday!

09/12/2025

More information about Deaf Culture Festival!