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"I call for solidarity among all who love
justice, all who love life, to create a
revolution that will empower every
single human being to govern his or
her life,to govern the society and to be
fully productive of life quality for self
and for all." - Justin Dart

About DRC

Mission Statement

To enhance and promote the equality, self-determination, independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion of people with disabilities through education, strategic advocacy and legal intervention.

Who We Help

The Disability Rights Center provides advocacy services to Maine citizen's with disabilities who need help with a problem related to their disability. You may be eligible for our services if:

You have a developmental disability;

You have a psychiatric disability;

You have a traumatic brain injury;

You have a disability and believe your civil rights have been violated;

You are the parent of a child with a disability and need help obtaining special education services for your child;

You have a disability and need help obtaining assistive technology. (Examples of assistive technology include: wheelchairs, communication devices, electronic door openers and prosthetics);
You receive SSI or SSDI, and need help with benefit-related issues due to active or anticipated employment;

You are a resident of the Riverview or Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Treatment Centers; or,

You have questions about your right to vote and/or accessible voting.

The Disability Rights Center makes decisions on who they will represent based on a number of factors. Factors used in the decision:

The integrity of your claim;

Whether your claim falls under one of our priority areas;

Whether your claim has the potential to achieve systemic change for people with disabilities; and,

The availability of resources at the Disability Rights Center.

You may not be eligible for our services if you are entitled to receive appointed legal services from another source.

How We Help

DRC Provides the Following Services:

Information and Referral;

Individual Advocacy;

Legal Representation;

Legislative Advocacy;

Education and Training; and,

Assistance with Self-Advocacy

The DRC welcomes calls from people with disabilities inquiring about their legal rights. However, the DRC does not advise landlords, schools, businesses or providers of accommodations or services.

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Mission Statement

To enhance and promote the equality, self-determination, independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion of people with disabilities through education, strategic advocacy and legal intervention.

Who We Help

How We Help