On April 24th, 2017 over 1,200 UMaine students presented their research and creative works at the 2nd joint graduate and undergraduate University of Maine Student Symposium (UMSS) at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, ME. UMaine trainees from the 2016-2017 New Hampshire-Maine Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (NH-ME LEND) Program and students from […]
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The Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies congratulates Linda Labas, CCIDS’ early childhood coordinator, on her recent recognition for 25 years of service to the University of Maine. Linda has more than 40 years of professional experience in the area of early childhood. She coordinates state and federally funded early childhood projects and serves […]
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Founded in 1978, Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) is the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) older adults. Currently there are 24 SAGE Affiliates across 16 states and the District of Columbia. In 2013, findings from the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender […]
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“Writers, editors, reporters and other communicators strive to use the most accurate terminology about people with disabilities. However, inaccurate, archaic and offensive expressions are still commonly used, perpetuating negative stereotypes and beliefs about people with disabilities.” First published in 1984, Guidelines: How to Write and Report About People with Disabilities (PDF), has become the standard for using […]
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Providers from a variety of disciplines care for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders who struggle with challenging behaviors across home and school settings. This conference will provide opportunities for providers, therapists, nurses and educators to learn more about Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), an evidence-based treatment for challenging behaviors […]
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The New Hampshire-Maine Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (NH-ME LEND) Program was recently selected to participate in the 2017 Diversity & Health Equity Peer Learning Collaborative, supported by the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Bureau, Division of MCH Workforce Development. The Division of MCH Workforce Development provides national leadership and direction in educating […]
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Since 1987, March has been designated as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. For the second year in a row, three national organizations, representing the three partners in each state and territory authorized under the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (the DD Act), are collaborating on a social media campaign highlighting inclusion, Life Side-by-Side. The […]
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The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) recently published A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities (62 pg. PDF). The guide advances efforts to ensure all students and youth with disabilities develop the skills and knowledge to be engaged in the 21st […]
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The 2016 Annual Disability Statistics Compendium gathers the most recent national statistics on people with disabilities from various federal programs and agencies. It provides current statistics and time trends related to the prevalence of disabilities as well as key indicators on employment, health, community living, and other outcomes of importance in monitoring the well-being of individuals with […]
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Content for this post, 11 Ways to Celebrate Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month in Your Synagogue, is courtesy of Rabbi Edythe Held Mencher, L.C.S.W., at the Union for Reform Judaism. February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), a unified initiative to raise disability awareness and support efforts to foster inclusion in Jewish communities worldwide. Rabbi Edythe […]
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