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By Jenny Wise (Jenny Wise is a homeschooling mom to four children. As any homeschooling parent knows, every day is an adventure, and Jenny has begun chronicling her experiences at SpecialHomeEducator.com. She hopes to use the site to connect with other homeschoolers and to provide helpful advice to parents who may be considering a home … Continued

The state of Maine has a well-documented history of abuse and neglect in its policies and practices. BIDDEFORD — On several occasions, both this year and last, this newspaper has published the moving accounts of Maine parents who fear for the safety of their adult children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the care of … Continued

OHI is a nonprofit agency with services in six rural counties. We provide a wide variety of supports for over 600 people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) or mental illness, and to many who are homeless. Like most states, Maine providers are faced with looming workforce shortages that are getting worse. aine is the … Continued

HERMON, ME – Danita “Dani” McKenney-Hallett of OHI received her American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) 2018 Maine Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Award April 17 at a ceremony in New Orleans, La. McKenney-Hallett is the fourth OHI DSP to receive the award in the past six years. In addition to McKenney-Hallett, winners … Continued

The Maine Developmental Disabilities Council, in collaboration with the University of Maine at Augusta, invites you to a Maine State Forum addressing the sexual abuse of people with developmental disabilities. We Hope You Can Join Us Wednesday, April 25, 2018 6:00—7:30pm Jewett Hall University of Maine Augusta. This event is free, open to the public, … Continued