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.
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Brunswick nonprofit creates new fund to support Midcoasters with disabilities
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.