A Chelsea mother has filed a lawsuit against the Belgrade-based Central Maine Learning Center, alleging school officials falsified documents to cover up her disabled son’s assault by a staff member.
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Buck’s Ledge Trail for All in Woodstock gets first walk-through
About 15 Buck’s Ledge advocates from Woodstock and beyond tested the new, hard-packed trail built specifically as handicapped accessible. It took about eight weeks to complete and has been planned for the past few years.
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My son deserves dignified care — and so do the people who provide it
Imagine spending your entire life building a community around your child with disabilities — only to watch it slowly unravel because the direct support professionals and the organizations providing care are being systematically underfunded. That’s the reality I face as the parent of my 45-year-old son, Andy, who lives with medical, mental health and intellectual […]
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29th annual Paddle for Pine Tree Camp raises funds for Maine nonprofit
The 29th Annual Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp returns in June with one goal in mind: to raise funds for Maine kids and adults with disabilities to experience freedom and independence at Pine Tree Camp. Registration is open now. On June 7, paddlers will reunite in Solon for the traditional route down the […]
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Run for Independence benefits Brunswick nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities
Brunswick’s Independence Association and Spindleworks will host their 13th annual Run for Independence on Saturday, May 10. This event is for everyone — seasoned runners, casual walkers or spectators coming to cheer. All proceeds go directly to supporting Independence Association and Spindleworks, which is an art program run by Independence Association. Independence Association is a […]
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Windsor volunteers show up for man who showed up for others
When Bob Brann, a longtime volunteer in town, needed help building a ramp at his home, help showed up.
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School leaders want more options to restrain students with violent behavior
District leaders are concerned about increasing behavioral issues in schools just a few years after the state raised the threshold to physically restrain or seclude students.
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Proposed autism registry is ‘dangerous,’ Maine disability rights activists say
The Trump administration has announced a sweeping autism study that will use private medical records from federal and commercial databases.
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Bath nonprofit dedicated to helping people with disabilities welcomes new CEO
This month, Bath-based Pine Tree Society will welcome Kate McElligott as its new leader when longtime President and CEO Noel Sullivan retires after 12 years of service. As president and CEO, McElligott will lead the organization into its 90th year serving Maine people with disabilities. She was drawn to Pine Tree Society because it provides […]
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Intellectually disabled students call on Legislature to create more inclusive college opportunities
A bill proposed by Rep. Kelly Murphy, D-Scarborough, would create 5 higher education programs for students with developmental disabilities.