by Laurie Coldwell | Apr 8, 2025 | Blog
Hi, This is Jon McGovern. I’m going to the Statehouse on May 6, 2025, for the Disability Advocacy Day. I’m going to contact my Legislators about me coming to the Statehouse on May 6th and that I would like to speak with them. I will be telling them what bills are...
by Laurie Coldwell | Feb 12, 2025 | Blog
In February we were able to learn about The Star Raft Project. Sarah came and spoke to us about her experience. To learn more about The Star Raft Project visit their website at https://thestarraftproject.com/ If you’d like to watch a recording of when Sarah...
by Laurie Coldwell | Nov 18, 2024 | Blog
Recently Eric spoke with Cherie about his work in self-advocacy and receiving the Helen M Bailey Advocacy Award. This is from their conversation. Eric McVay is a long time SUFU member and a great example of a self-advocate. He works tirelessly to promote self-advocacy...
by Laurie Coldwell | Aug 14, 2024 | Blog
Hi everybody, it’s Jon. I attended the NEW Bangor Chapter Picnic. It was great to see new people and old friends again. It was an exciting time to see a new chapter started in Bangor. Today we are talking about the New Bangor Chapter. This will be hosted by Ruth,...
by Laurie Coldwell | Jun 6, 2024 | Blog
Hi everybody, it’s Jon. I will be attending Disability Pride Day, an event facilitated by our friends at Disability Rights Maine. It will be held on July 19th at Mill Park in Augusta. You get to meet new people and see what new resource tables are available. They will...