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.
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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.
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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 inMaine, 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, Maine, 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.
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
A 13-year-old Bingham girl has been stuck in the ER since Christmas. She just wants a place to call home.
Her parents, hospital officials, advocates and state officials want to find a placement, but there’s no place else to go.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick’s Independence Association welcomes new director
Brett Bulmer takes the helm of the Independence Association and Spindleworks.