Employment of People with Disabilities

The Commission was established by the legislature in 1997 and promotes collaboration with the public and private sectors to increase awareness and influence policy related to employment for people with disabilities. Its members envision a Maine workforce that includes all people with disabilities employed in jobs that meet both their economic and personal needs. For more information about this committee, contact Mel Clarrage, Disability Rights Center at (207) 626-2774.

News and Updates

February 3, 2012 - Governor Proposes Reforms to Job Training Programs

January 31, 2012 - Labor Commissioner Visits Capitol Clubhouse to Discuss Job Services for People with Mental Illness

January 20, 2012 - Workshop to Highlight Recent Changes in ADA Standards

May 23, 2011 - DVR State Rehabilitation Meeting date changed to June 23, 2011

April 11, 2011 - Public Comment Sought on 2012 DRAFT Vocational Rehabilitation State Plan

Meetings and Minutes

• December 15, 2011, 8:30 AM-11:30 AM Commission on Disability and Employment meeting
• November 17, 2011, 8:30 AM-11:30 AM Commission on Disability and Employment meeting
• October 20, 2011, 8:30 AM-11:30 AM Commission on Disability and Employment meeting
• September 15, 2011, 8:30 AM-11:30 AM Commission on Disability and Employment meeting
• August 18, 2011, 8:30 AM-11:30 AM Commission on Disability and Employment meeting
• July 21, 2011, 8:30 AM-11:30 AM Commission on Disability and Employment meeting
• June 16, 2011, 8:30 AM-11:30 AM Commission on Disability and Employment meeting
• May 19, 2011, 8:30 AM-11:30 AM Commission on Disability and Employment meeting
• April 21, 2011, 8:30 AM-11:30 AM Commission on Disability and Employment meeting
• March 17, 2011, 8:30 AM-11:30 AM Commission on Disability and Employment meeting
• February 17, 2011, 8:30 AM-11:30 AM Commission on Disabilities and Employment meeting
• January 14, 2011, - Commission on Disabilities and Employment Executive Comm.
• September 16, 2010, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Commission on Disability & Employment Meeting
• July 15, 2010, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Commission on Disability & Employment Meeting
• June 17, 2010, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Commission on Disability & Employment Meeting
• May 20, 2010, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Commission on Disability & Employment Meeting
• March 18, 2010, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Commission on Disability & Employment Meeting
• February 18, 2010, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Commission on Disability & Employment Meeting
• January 21, 2010, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Commission on Disability & Employment Meeting
• December 17, 2009, 9:00 AM- Commission on Disability & Employment Meeting
• November 19, 2009, 9:00 AM- Commission on Disability & Employment Meeting
• September 29, 2009, 1:30 PM- Commission on Disability & Employment Annual Meeting
• August 20, 2009, 9:00 AM- Commission on Disability & Employment Meeting
• June 18, 2009, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Commission on Disability & Employment Meeting
• May 21, 2009, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Commission on Disability & Employment Meeting
• April 16, 2009, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Commission on Disability & Employment Meeting
• March 19, 2009, 9:00 AM- Commission on Disability & Employment Meeting
• December 18, 2008, - Commission on Disability and Employment Meeting
• November 13, 2008, - Commission on Disability and Employment Annual Meeting
• October 16, 2008, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Commission on Disability and Employment Minutes 10/16/08
• October 8, 2008, - Commission on Disability and Employment Minutes 9/18/08
• August 21, 2008, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Commission on Disability and Employment Meeting
• July 17, 2008, - Commission on Disability and Employment Meeting
• June 19, 2008, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Commission on Disability Employment Meeting
• May 15, 2008, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Commission on Disability and Employment Meeting
• April 16, 2008, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Commission on Disability and Employment Meeting
• March 20, 2008, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Commission on Disability and Employment Meeting
• February 21, 2008, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Commission on Disability and Employment Meeting
• May 19, 2005, - Commission on Disability & Employment
• May 19, 2005, - Commission on Disabilities and Employment

Membership