Independence Association and Spindleworks, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting adults and children with disabilities in the Midcoast, recently announced the establishment of a new endowment aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability and expansion of its vital programs and services. The endowment includes three funds designed to generate a reliable stream of income that will provide […]
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Proposed bill could help students with intellectual disabilities go to college
The bill died in the appropriations committee last session but some Maine families say it would make a big difference for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities and autism.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston private school sues state, family over ‘stay put’ rule for students with disabilities
A private special education school run by Spurwink says it should be allowed to immediately discharge a student who has injured staff, but the state education department says that’s not allowed under federal law.
Posted inTimes Record
Pemaquid Peninsula paves way for accessible nature trails
Outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities are pushing to explore nature using Architectural Barriers Act-compliant paths. Land trusts, including Damariscotta’s Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust, are working to make this a reality.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Uncategorized
U.S. seeks to end subminimum wage for workers with disabilities
Since the New Deal, federal law has authorized the department to permit paying particular employees a lower ‘special minimum wage’ on the grounds that their disabilities impair their productivity.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Justice Department, Maine settle lawsuit over treatment of children with disabilities
The federal agency sued the state in September, saying Maine was violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Greely eighth-grade documentarian draws attention of Ken Burns
Greely Middle School student David Gilbert submitted his short film on the Americans with Disabilities Act to a National History Day contest and won the opportunity to speak with famed documentarian Ken Burns.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Most disabled adults in guardianship never get legal counsel
A report this week by Disability Rights Maine found that in 75% of cases between 2019-21, lawyers were not provided to individuals.
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Advocates urge Mills administration to quickly resolve federal lawsuit over care for disabled children
A spokesperson said Gov. Janet Mills is ‘actively engaged’ in lawsuit negotiations, but a key state senator called for the governor to get ‘personally involved’ in finding solutions.
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Some disabled workers in the U.S. make pennies per hour. It’s legal.
Under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers can legally pay disabled workers subminimum wages. Many workers never move to higher-paying jobs.