Disabilities
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PublishedJuly 25, 2023
Former nurse accused of restraining patient at Waterville facility pleads to misdemeanor
The family of Daniel H. Crommett, who died 2 days after the former nurse allegedly restrained him, said the plea deal and sentence does not reflect the treatment their loved one endured.
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PublishedJune 27, 2023
Commentary: Maine is falling short of its obligations to young children with special needs
Our state doesn’t adequately reimburse the vital work of special purpose community schools. A simple bill can right that damaging wrong.
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PublishedJune 11, 2023
Our View: We must change the way we think about caregiving
Robust support for a proposal that would pay parent caregivers of children with special needs acknowledges just how badly broken our systems of care are.
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PublishedMay 18, 2023
Nontraditional 3i Housing project poses new challenges for Scarborough Planning Board
The proposed project at The Downs in Scarborough, affordable apartments for people with disabilities, is not comparable to other projects that go through the planning process, developers say.
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PublishedMay 15, 2023
Commentary: Bill can be part of solution to attracting, retaining Maine direct care workers
L.D. 1718 would award up to four $4,000 vouchers for college tuition to direct care workers who work at least 30 hours per week for four years.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2023
Wells hotel is at center of disability rights lawsuit going before U.S. Supreme Court
The high court will decide whether a Florida woman who has filed over 600 federal lawsuits against hotel owners and operators over alleged ADA violations can sue hotels where she doesn't intend to stay.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2023
Planned Scarborough housing project for disabled gets federal funding boost
3i Housing of Maine has received over $500,000 for its proposed smart-home, affordable apartment project at The Downs in Scarborough.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2023
Maine Voices: Where Portland’s workforce housing falls far short
Eligibility rules mean that anybody who needs a leg up to buy their own home cannot avail themselves of the ‘decent, safe and affordable housing’ our city ‘works to ensure.’
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2023
Pine Tree Camp offers winter Adventure Day Passes
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2023
Maine Voices: Remote work is not a solution for all individuals with disabilities
It’s high time we tackle the prejudice that causes disproportionate hardship and possible job loss for people with disabilities who are performing those jobs satisfactorily.
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