Disability Rights Center presents speaker

RUMFORD — The state continues to cut services for many. Young adults between 14- 21 need to have all services aligned to avoid falling through the cracks. Planning is needed for the future.

Mark your calendar to join families, educators and other peers in the River Valley, Bethel, Peru, Jay/Livermore, Farmington, Wilton and all the towns in between in welcoming speaker Katrina Ringrose on Wednesday, January 23 at the Disability Rights Center & Office of Advocacy, 85 Lincoln Ave. in Rumford. (Date will be rescheduled if schools are cancelled.)

A Meet and Greet with light refreshments will begin at 2:30 p.m. with Ringrose's presentation at 3 p.m.

The Disability Rights Center (DRC) is Maine's protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities. It is a nonprofit agency independent of state and federal government. DRC provides individuals with information about their rights and service systems, and represents individuals at meetings and hearings by providing legal services to individuals and groups.

In addition, DRC works for systemic change and offers trainings on individual rights and developing advocacy skills. They also act as a referral service for individuals they are unable to directly assist. Contact the DRC at 364-4561 or visit Drcme.org.