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Articles 1 - 14 of 14
Full-Text Articles in Disability Studies
The Embodied Performance Of Tics And Tourette Syndrome In The Academic Environment, Benjamin Allen
The Embodied Performance Of Tics And Tourette Syndrome In The Academic Environment, Benjamin Allen
Honors College
This thesis examines the lived experience of tic disorders, such as Tourette Syndrome, and discusses how that lived experience has been impacted by ableist ideological medical theorizations of the “ticcing body.” In my review of the medical discourse on TS, I point out how the failure to adequately account for the experience of “ticcing” has obfuscated some of the most important characteristics of tic disorders, including the experience of performing tics in social settings as opposed to performing tics away from others. I believe this obfuscation is not intentional, but it is the effect of a discourse that is not …
Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies_Ccids And Partners In Maine Dd Network Collaborate On Covid-19 Vaccination Video Psas, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies_Ccids And Partners In Maine Dd Network Collaborate On Covid-19 Vaccination Video Psas, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies
Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies
Screenshot of the Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies and Partners in Maine DD Network Collaborate on COVID-19 Vaccination Video PSAs webpage.
Supporting Virtual Connections During Social-Distancing, Alan Kurtz, Janet May, Rachel Dyer, Margaret Carter, Cynthia Thielen, Bonnie Robinson
Supporting Virtual Connections During Social-Distancing, Alan Kurtz, Janet May, Rachel Dyer, Margaret Carter, Cynthia Thielen, Bonnie Robinson
Poster Presentations
This poster describes our efforts to support virtual social interaction for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Maine. Activities included research on existing access and use of the internet and social media, collaboration with agencies and advocacy organizations, the development of tutorials, and direct support to individuals with IDD and their direct support staff.
The Impact Of Current U.S. Immigration Policies On Individuals With Disabilities And Their Families, Carolyn Coe
The Impact Of Current U.S. Immigration Policies On Individuals With Disabilities And Their Families, Carolyn Coe
Poster Presentations
The Public Charge rule and the Remain in Mexico policy negatively impact individuals with disabilities and make it harder for legal immigration to the U.S. for low- and middle-income people. The Public Charge rule does not affect asylum seekers, but the Remain in Mexico policy results in a loss of protections for this population.
Leadership Placement With Autism Society Of Maine, Deborah Tardif
Leadership Placement With Autism Society Of Maine, Deborah Tardif
Poster Presentations
Developing PowerPoint presentations for training that teaches professionals, family members and individuals on the spectrum about effective supports for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Local Resources For Parents And Youth With Disabilities, Cynthia Thielen
Local Resources For Parents And Youth With Disabilities, Cynthia Thielen
Poster Presentations
The Coalition and the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council sought to revise and update its diagram for supports across the lifespan so it can be presented in an easy to read, user friendly manner. As a LEND trainee, I revised its materials related to the Developmental Services Lifelong continuum of Care and the Blueprint for Effective Transition.
Collaboration With Parent-Run Organization, A Support Agency And Adults With Developmental Disabilities To Improve The Quality Of Life, Alan Kurtz, Janet May
Collaboration With Parent-Run Organization, A Support Agency And Adults With Developmental Disabilities To Improve The Quality Of Life, Alan Kurtz, Janet May
Poster Presentations
CCIDS staff worked with a parent organization to develop a plan for evaluation of a residential alternative for their adult children that included pre-post quantitative and qualitative measures of resident quality of life and a review of planning documents. A quality of life survey was administered separately to residents and parents shortly before their move into the new residence and about one year after their move. CCIDS also provided training for agency staff, parents, and residents on authentic person-centered planning and facilitating community connections.
Collaborating For Change: Nh-Me Lend/New Mainers Public Health Initiative (Nmphi) – An Interagency Parent Advocacy And Information Project, Marnie Morneault, Hibo Omer
Collaborating For Change: Nh-Me Lend/New Mainers Public Health Initiative (Nmphi) – An Interagency Parent Advocacy And Information Project, Marnie Morneault, Hibo Omer
Poster Presentations
Over the past two decades, Maine has experienced rapid growth of racially, ethnically and linguistically diverse populations, as has the US generally. Although Maine’s population is largely White (95%), children in Maine are disproportionately from minority populations; currently 9% of children in Maine are from a race other than White. With funding support from a Focused Assistance to Support Training Project (FAST) grant, the NH-ME LEND Program partnered with New Mainers Public Health Initiative (NMPHI) to develop and deliver parent advocacy training modules for Somali parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). NMPHI is a public health and …
Nmphi And Ccids Parent Advocacy Training Collaborative, Crystal Cron, April Fournier
Nmphi And Ccids Parent Advocacy Training Collaborative, Crystal Cron, April Fournier
Poster Presentations
This poster describes the collaborative work between New Mainers Public Health Initiative (NMPHI) and the University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies (CCIDS) to assist in developing and presenting advocacy training for parents of children on the autism spectrum, including Somali parents here in Maine as well as assist in the development of resource and information materials on Somali populations in NH and Maine.
Asm – A Friend For Life: A Training Manual And Guide For Parents, Providers, And Individuals, Allan French
Asm – A Friend For Life: A Training Manual And Guide For Parents, Providers, And Individuals, Allan French
Poster Presentations
In collaboration with the NH-ME LEND Program, the Autism Society of Maine (ASM) has set forth the goal of providing an up-to-date, accurate, relevant, and easy to follow manual that highlights nearly every aspect of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Consolidating Historical Perspectives: Maine Institutions For People With Developmental Disabilities, Tucker Conley
Consolidating Historical Perspectives: Maine Institutions For People With Developmental Disabilities, Tucker Conley
Poster Presentations
This poster describes my work in assisting the Community Housing of Maine (CHOM) in revising and combining two separate presentations on the history of supports for people with developmental disabilities in Maine. The poster will display pictures illustrating the treatment of individuals with disabilities throughout American's history, as well as some portraying the mistreatment of the people at Pineland.
Welcome Home: Exploring Housing Options For Adults With Developmental Disabilities In Maine, Cheryl Stalilonis
Welcome Home: Exploring Housing Options For Adults With Developmental Disabilities In Maine, Cheryl Stalilonis
Poster Presentations
This poster describes various housing options offering varying levels of supports for adults living with developmental disabilities in Maine. It also provides information for housing options in other states.
Aging Farmers With Disabilities: From Ommission To Belonging, Elizabeth Depoy, Stephen Gilson
Aging Farmers With Disabilities: From Ommission To Belonging, Elizabeth Depoy, Stephen Gilson
Poster Presentations
This poster presents research investigating assets and unmet needs of aging farmers with disabilities, a diversity population that is often omitted from research, analysis, policy, and services. The session will detail the research and then, based on the findings, attendees will be guided through analysis and discussion of how AUCD can respond.
Building Strong Bonds: How Maine's Ucedd And Community Advisory Committee Support Each Other In Our Work, Kile Pelletier, Maryann Preble
Building Strong Bonds: How Maine's Ucedd And Community Advisory Committee Support Each Other In Our Work, Kile Pelletier, Maryann Preble
Poster Presentations
In 1990, a Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) assembled and created a mission statement for what would become the University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion, University Affiliated Program. Their vision of inclusion and interdependence and recognition of the inherent worth and talent of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities continues today. The CAC Co-Chairs will describe how strong bonds between the Maine UCEDD and CAC sustain our work together in this poster presentation.