Maine's CHOICES CEO Project
We Want to Work: New Opportunities for People with Disabilities
A Forum to Devise a New Blueprint for Effective Employment Supports
On October 6, 2005, a forum was held at the Maine State House for stakeholders interested in becoming involved with a collaborative effort to improve employment supports and services for workers with disabilities in Maine.
On this page, we provide some materials from the meeting:
- The day's program
- Clyde Terry's Keynote Speech
- Pictures from the Forum
- Text of the Governor's Proclamation delivered at the Forum
- Notes from the Morning and Afternoon Work Groups
- Links to Media Coverage of the Forum
Pictures from the Forum
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House Chamber, Maine State House, Augusta |
Forum attendees in the House Chamber |
(left) Representative Arthur L. Lerman and (right) Governor John E. Baldacci |
Governor John E. Baldacci welcoming people to the Forum |
Representative Arthur L. Lerman, D-Augusta |
Jill Duson, Director, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Maine Department of Labor |
(left) Clyde Terry, Keynote Speaker and (right) Jill Duson |
Governor John E. Baldacci at the Forum |
Forum planners conferring before the Forum. From left: Amy Watson, Rep. Lerman, Marcia Cooper, and Larry Glantz |
Notes from the Morning and Afternoon Work Groups
Five work groups addressed different topics during the Forum. Group notes are below (in Word format):
- Benefits that Support Employment
- Employment Support Service Options
- Transition Strategies for Youth
- Workplace Environment and Attitudes
- Transportation and Housing
Visit Media Coverage of the Forum
Visit the following links for media coverage of the forum:
- Maine Public Radio Story (audio file). Note: This link will take you to an audio file, for which you will need Windows Media Player, or a similar program. A written transcript of this story is also available.
- Kennebec Journal News Article
