Hearts & Horses Riding Center offers riding lessons for people with disabilities that help treat their conditions.
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Mixed reaction to changes in Medicaid services for children with disabilities
After supporters raised an alarm, the Maine DHHS altered rules involving services for disabled children, fixing ‘what would have been some of the biggest threats to services,’ one advocate said.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine high court says people in guardianship cases have a right to effective counsel
Justices wrote Tuesday that this was their first time weighing in on the issue, after advocates discovered a majority of people in guardianship proceedings didn’t have lawyers.
Posted inCommunity, News
Raymond boy publishes book about his journey with epilepsy
Weston Quinn, 9, wrote the book ‘Juvenile Epilepsy Warrior.’
Posted inCommunity, News
Raymond and Casco libraries plan discussions about accessibility grants
The libraries are among 300 across the country that received funds for improving accessibility.
Posted inHealth, News
Proposed Medicaid rule changes in Maine have sown confusion, child advocates say
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has proposed changes to Medicaid’s Section 28, which offers services to help children with life and social skills.
Posted inMaine, News
Horses help humans heal at Windham farm
Riding to the Top’s hippotherapy programming helps people regain their health.
Posted inMaine, News
Saco again extends emergency pause on mobile home rent increases
The owner and residents of Blue Haven Mobile Home Park — whose pleas prompted the moratorium — are in mediation over a long-term resolution. But some councilors want the city to consider broader rent stabilization measures.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Mom accuses Belgrade private school of assaulting, secluding child
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.