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CAPTAIN DICK ENERGY from Marco Orlando
“CAPTAIN DICK ENERGY” Marco Orlando Not everyone in the world is fortunate to have a so-called “nuclear family” and grow up with both a mother and a father. Mine just happens to have a 15-year age difference between them. It made for a unique dynamic when I was...
Krista’s Boredom Busters – Painted Stones
Welcome back everyone. The weather is getting warmer and it is time to get out and enjoy the sunshine. Some ways I like to enjoy the summer is to work in my flower gardens and planting new flowers. What are some ideas that you have for enjoying the sunny weather?...
Annual Statewide Conference Update
Please see the letter below in regards to the Annual Statewide Conference.
Celebrating Employment First Milestones in Maine and A Call to Action
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, the Maine Department of Labor and Syntiro invite you to join the Employment for ME Employment Services Workforce Development System for our tenth webinar in the 2019-2020 series of monthly webinars for the Maine's...
THE PARADOX OF PAIN TOLERANCE from Marco Orlando
THE PARADOX OF PAIN TOLERANCE Marco Orlando Gym class was a nightmare for me growing up. If you’re like me, you probably don’t have very many fond memories of gym class when you were in school either. I hated getting changed for gym class in the locker room with 10-12...
SUFU helps to provide input on Risk/Benefit Discussion Guide
Recently Speaking Up For Us Board Memebers and Self-Advocates were able to provide important feedback and input on a new Risk/Benefit Discussion Guide. Today we received a letter from Elizabeth Hopkins, Associate Director, thanking the Board Members and Self-Advocates...
Updated Guidance from The Office of Aging and Disability Services
The Office of Aging and Disability Services released more guidance on re-opening in-person Community Support, Work Support and Career Planning services. [pdf...
Krista’s Boredom Busters – T-Shirt to Tank Top!
Krista’s Boredom Busters Welcome back to Krista’s Boredom Busters. I hope every one is doing well and staying safe and healthy. I know it has been a long time since you all have had a chance to hang out with friends or do things in the public that you like to do. I...