We have made progress as a society in understanding those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or IDD. But many challenges still exist for those who with the mental or physical impairments that fall under the heading of IDD. Our panel will talk about how people who have IDD have been treated in Maine in the past, and what resources are available to them and to their families.
Guests
- Lydia Dawson, executive director, Maine Association for Community Service Providers
- Bonnie Jean Brooks, president & CEO, OHI, a public nonprofit providing support and services to people with intellectual disabilities, autism and mental illness
- David Cowing, father of someone with IDD and former special education teacher and administrator
Resources
- Community Connect Maine
- Maine Coalition for Housing and Quality Services
- AAIDD: Frequently Asked Questions on Intellectual Disability
- Individuals With Disabilities Act
- Press Herald: Nonprofits push legislation to reduce waiting lists for adults with intellectual disabilities
- Press Herald: U.S. court gives up Pineland oversight
- Bangor Daily News editorial: Fund group homes so Maine doesn’t abandon people with disabilities
- AAIDD: Human and Civil Rights
- MaineCare benefits manual
- MaineCare Services provider enrollment and revalidation
- Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation
- Camp Alsing
- STRIVE U
- Maine Public: STRIVE U Helps Graduates Overcome Challenges Living, Working Independently
- New Hampshire Institute on Disability