Guest Post from Regina Bowie on Advocacy Day
Regina Bowie, from our Presque Isle Chapter, blogged about her experience on Advocacy Day that was held in April. Blog from Regina Bowie on Advocacy Day I decided to go down to Augusta to see the statehouse, to state my case, and understand how lawmaking is created....Accepting Autism: My Internal Struggle by Marco Orlando
We welcome Marco back to the blog for the next installment of “Wrestling With My Mind” “ACCEPTING AUTISM: MY INTERNAL STRUGGLE” Marco Orlando I have internalized a lot of hatred in my life, both real and imagined, because I have consistently felt less than...A Disability Journey: And Beyond
Hello everybody, It’s Tucker Conley, Your Speaking Up For Us Board President. Recently, as part of my schooling that I started the past year, I was able to participate in the LEND program. In April, as part of my school project, I even got to visit Washington DC...Supported Decision Making
Here in Maine, the legislature has approved many changes in our Probate Code over the past year. One of the biggest changes has been to add the model of Supported Decision Making to be used first for people who live with disabilities and may need a guardian. Supported...
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