The Women’s Leadership Network at the University of Central Arkansas has announced its 2024 cohort for the Women’s Leadership Academy, a transformative program designed to encourage service through leadership.
Independence Association, Inc. recognized Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, with its 2023 Legislator of the Year award at its annual meeting on Sept. 13. The annual award recognizes an elected official for outstanding advocacy on behalf of individuals with disabilities. “I am committed to working closely with the Independence Association in my work as a state […]
Care for Maine people with disabilities has reached a crisis. Over 75 group homes have closed, with another 30 scheduled to close soon. Agencies have closed center-based programs, leaving clients with little opportunity to be with their chosen friends in safe, supportive environments. There is a waitlist for housing and programming services of over 2,000 Maine […]
I fear that when Gov. Mills spoke about the proposed money to be invested in disability services, during her State of the State address, most people came away thinking we were well on our way to solving the housing crisis facing the disability community. Nothing could be further from the truth. The truth is that […]
Cluchey for State Rep. Today when I got home and pulled my mail out of the box, I immediately took note of a large campaign flyer among the envelopes. Automatic eye roll. I hate the big glossy flyers, as do most of us.Before I tossed it in the recycling bin, I noticed it had my […]