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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.
NEW REPORT!
Resources for health providers responding
to sexual assault of people with intellectual disabilities
Click image above for PDF of report
Update your contact information and then look for the
envelope with the blue block in your mail.
If it’s blue, it’s time to renew!
You must use this link to reach the MDDC application!
You can contact Rachel with any questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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 a mental institution in the State of Maine and includes interviews with residents now living in the community.
Click here for a printable pdf.
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.
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.