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PublishedDecember 17, 2023
Thornton Academy’s inclusive classes aim to reflect the real world
The Saco high school launched three classes this year where students with disabilities learn alongside their nondisabled peers.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2023
Hallowell-based school district under investigation for allegedly discriminating against disabled student
A complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education alleges Regional School Unit 2 failed to implement a specialized learning plan as required.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2023
Commentary: Brain-to-text technology is about more than Musk
As researchers find broader applications for the tech, investment in this field is likely to pay off.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2023
Commentary: Maine’s business leaders must be mindful of back-to-school pressures
September is a challenging month for parents of school-age children. Employers would do well to take that into account.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2023
Former nurse accused of restraining patient at Waterville facility pleads to misdemeanor
The family of Daniel H. Crommett, who died 2 days after the former nurse allegedly restrained him, said the plea deal and sentence does not reflect the treatment their loved one endured.
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PublishedJune 27, 2023
Commentary: Maine is falling short of its obligations to young children with special needs
Our state doesn’t adequately reimburse the vital work of special purpose community schools. A simple bill can right that damaging wrong.
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PublishedJune 11, 2023
Our View: We must change the way we think about caregiving
Robust support for a proposal that would pay parent caregivers of children with special needs acknowledges just how badly broken our systems of care are.
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PublishedMay 18, 2023
Nontraditional 3i Housing project poses new challenges for Scarborough Planning Board
The proposed project at The Downs in Scarborough, affordable apartments for people with disabilities, is not comparable to other projects that go through the planning process, developers say.
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PublishedMay 15, 2023
Commentary: Bill can be part of solution to attracting, retaining Maine direct care workers
L.D. 1718 would award up to four $4,000 vouchers for college tuition to direct care workers who work at least 30 hours per week for four years.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2023
Wells hotel is at center of disability rights lawsuit going before U.S. Supreme Court
The high court will decide whether a Florida woman who has filed over 600 federal lawsuits against hotel owners and operators over alleged ADA violations can sue hotels where she doesn't intend to stay.
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