Maine

Disability & Emergency Preparedness Resources for Maine New!

View a list of links to federal, regional, state and local disability-related emergency management resources in your state.

AARP in Maine

Maine chapter of the AARP, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. Includes information on independent living, benefits, transportation and more.

Acadia National Park Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Acadia National Park.

Alpha One

Independent Living Center with locations in Bangor and South Portland assists individuals with disabilities to live independently by providing a variety of services, including medical, transportation and financial assistance.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

Disability & Aging Services Helpline (DASH) Network

A collaborative pilot project aimed at improving awareness of and access to long-term supports for older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers. The project's service area includes the towns of Bangor, Brewer, Hampden, Old Town, Orono and Veazie.

Eastern Area Agency on Aging

Information on services for older Americans living in Eastern Maine.

Fishing & Hunting for People with Disabilities

Information from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife on hunting and fishing opportunities for people with disabilities. Includes information on how to obtain permits.

Independent Living Services Program

Assists people who have significant disabilities to live more independently in their homes and communities by providing and arranging needed services.

Maine Adaptive Skiing Programs

A list of adaptive ski programs at ski areas in Maine.

Maine Center on Deafness

A nonprofit organization that serves people in Maine who are Deaf, late-deafened or hard-of-hearing by providing resources, advocating for social equality and helping the general public to better understand and appreciate Deaf culture and effective ways of communication.

Maine Department of Labor Division of Deafness

Provides a variety of services including interpreting, information and referral and advocacy to people in Maine who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or late-deafened.

Maine Developmental Disabilities Council

Works to assure that individuals with disabilities and their families participate in the design of, and have access to needed community services, individualized supports and other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, integration and inclusion in all facets of family and community life.

Maine Division for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Provides a variety of services to persons with severe visual impairments including vocational rehabilitation, independent living services and education services for children.

Maine Independent Living Centers (ILCs)

Contact information for all ILCs in Maine. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.

Maine Special Olympics

Organization provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympics-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Maine State Library Large Print Services

Provide large print materials to residents of Maine who are certified as visually impaired and public libraries in the state that serve people with visual impairments.

Pine Tree Society

Helps people in with disabilities Maine lead richer, more socially connected lives through innovative program and services.

Roosevelt Campobello International Park Accessibility Information

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Roosevelt Campobello International Park.

Saint Croix Island International Historic Site Accessibility

Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Saint Croix Island International Historic Site.

SeniorsPlus Area Agency on Aging

A private non-profit corporation dedicated offering a network of support, information, services and resources for seniors and adults with special needs and their families in the Maine counties of Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford.

Southern Maine Parent Awareness

Helps families expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of their children and young adults with disabilities.

Spectrum Generations

Serves as Central Maine's Area Agency on Aging and provides services, information, referrals, programs and activities for older Americans.

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Northeastern Maine

Serves people with all types of disabilities and provides early childhood education programs, social work and case management services, resident transitional housing, summer camp facilities, respite care, physical and occupational therapy and behavioral health/day habilitation services.

VSA Arts of Maine

A non-profit organization providing arts, educational and cultural opportunities for children and adults with disabilities in Maine.
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