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Project

Maine's Inclusion Project: A Collaborative Effort of the Maine Commission for Community Service and CCIDS

Center:

ME-The University of Maine, Center for Community Inclusion, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2011

Contact Information:

Janet May
[email protected]
207-581-1383

Project Description:

The project is designed to support the inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities in national and community service (i.e., Americorps). This project is a collaborative effort of Maine's Commission for Community Service and The University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, UCEDD. Project activities include the establishment and support of a cross disability advisory committee to the Maine Commission on Community Service; the development and delivery of professional development for program directors and members, including an annual conference and topical seminars; the development and dissemination of fact sheets for Maine citizens with disabilities about the benefit of national service and related topics; and the recuitment and support of members with disabilities into National Service programs in Maine.

Keyword(s):

service inclusion

Core Function(s):

Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Employment-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State