Maine Developmental Disabilities Council
Welcome to the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council. The Council is a partnership of people with developmental disabilities, family members, and state and local agencies and organizations. We are committed to creating a Maine in which all people are valued and respected because we believe communities are stronger when everyone is included. To do this, we create and support policy advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Please check out our history and the variety of resources on our site. Our latest project, Out of the Shadows, can be accessed through the link below. Out of the Shadows is the story of mental institution in our state and it includes interviews with residents now living in the community.
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Maine Developmental Disabilities Council
2022-26 State Plan
Goals and Objectives
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GOAL #1
| People with developmental disabilities, families, and communities will have increased opportunities for choice, self-determination, and community membership. |
Objective 1.1
MDDC will promote the civil rights of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Objective 1.2
Support Maine’s self-advocacy organization and promote development of diverse leaders among people with developmental disabilities and families.
GOAL #2
| Improve systems of support for people with developmental disabilities and families. |
Objective 2.1
Decrease health and educational disparities experienced by people with developmental disabilities.
Objective 2.2
Improve access, quality, and integration of services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and families.
Objective 2.3
Support efforts to expand access to information and services for underserved individuals with developmental disabilities and families.
Maine Developmental Disabilities Council
526 Western Avenue Unit 2
Augusta, ME 04330
Mail:
139 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333
Phone: 207-480-1478 or toll free 833-713-2618