Consumer Council System of Maine

10/14/2026

🎨 DEADLINE EXTENDED! There's still time to submit your artwork! 🎨

CCSM is excited to announce that the submission deadline for our 2027 Peer Artwork Calendar has been extended to October 30th!

This year's theme, "Through My Eyes," invites Maine artists with lived experience of mental health challenges to share their unique perspectives, stories, and creativity through art. 🖌️💙

✨ Have artwork you'd like to share? We'd love to see it!

📅 NEW DEADLINE: Friday, October 30, 2026!

🔗 Submit your artwork here: https://maineccsm.org/peerartworkcalendar/

💚 Help us spread the word! Share this post with your friends, fellow artists, peer centers, and community organizations. Let's celebrate the incredible creativity of Maine's peer community!

10/12/2026

Hi folks, this evening I found this post I (Simonne) had on my personal page 15 years ago…peer respite was in Maine at that time, and many were starting to come online across the country. We have tried several legislative bills over the years to bring this back to Maine but have never received the funding to go with it….sometimes policy work is hard. Enjoy learning more about respite and hopefully someday we will have it back!

This video provides an introduction to four successful peer run pro...

10/06/2026

MAINE VOTERS: Protect your personal data during this election season!

When checking your voter registration or looking up election information online, it’s critical to steer clear of unofficial third-party websites that can harvest and use your personal information.

Here are the safest way to verify your information in Maine:

Call Your Local Town Clerk: For direct, personal verification and immediate answers without sharing data online.

https://www.maine.gov/sos/elections-voting/find-a-municipal-clerk-or-registrar

https://www.maine.gov/portal/government/edemocracy/voter_lookup.php

10/05/2026

Maine Candidates on Disability Policy and Priorities

Matt Dunlap for U.S. House CD 2

CCSM and our partners at Disability Rights Maine, Speaking Up For Us, University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, and Maine Developmental Disabilities Council, are pleased to share candidate videos featuring those running for Governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House. Each video lets the candidates speak directly to voters about their policy and platform priorities relating to the disability community. Each video has ASL interpreting and captioning.

https://youtu.be/KX8pPnXrDg8?si=i5m8lLHCHebIvwWf

A note on participation: All candidates for these races were invited to submit a video. The videos included are the submissions we received, so you will notice not every candidate on your ballot is featured here. Inclusion or absence of a video is not an endorsement or a reflection on any candidate.
We encourage you to watch, share with family and friends, and do your own research before casting your ballot.
Thank you for being an engaged and informed voter.

These videos are for educational purposes as part of a nonpartisan ...

10/05/2026

Maine Candidates on Disability Policy and Priorities

Chellie Pingree for U.S. House CD 1

CCSM and our partners at Disability Rights Maine, Speaking Up For Us, University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, and Maine Developmental Disabilities Council, are pleased to share candidate videos featuring those running for Governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House. Each video lets the candidates speak directly to voters about their policy and platform priorities relating to the disability community. Each video has ASL interpreting and captioning.
https://youtu.be/D6US27f2mAw?si=-ri2Jk4RqFbH17gl
A note on participation: All candidates for these races were invited to submit a video. The videos included are the submissions we received, so you will notice not every candidate on your ballot is featured here. Inclusion or absence of a video is not an endorsement or a reflection on any candidate.
We encourage you to watch, share with family and friends, and do your own research before casting your ballot.
Thank you for being an engaged and informed voter.

These videos are for educational purposes as part of a nonpartisan ...

10/05/2026

Maine Candidates on Disability Policy and Priorities

Susan Collins for U.S Senate

CCSM and our partners at Disability Rights Maine, Speaking Up For Us, University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, and Maine Developmental Disabilities Council, are pleased to share candidate videos featuring those running for Governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House. Each video lets the candidates speak directly to voters about their policy and platform priorities relating to the disability community. Each video has ASL interpreting and captioning.
https://youtu.be/fCwkv9N5iDE?si=rKmObBNSye_cSkaR
A note on participation: All candidates for these races were invited to submit a video. The videos included are the submissions we received, so you will notice not every candidate on your ballot is featured here. Inclusion or absence of a video is not an endorsement or a reflection on any candidate.
We encourage you to watch, share with family and friends, and do your own research before casting your ballot.
Thank you for being an engaged and informed voter.

10/05/2026

Maine Candidates on Disability Policy and Priorities

Troy Jackson for U.S Senate

CCSM and our partners at Disability Rights Maine, Speaking Up For Us, University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, and Maine Developmental Disabilities Council, are pleased to share candidate videos featuring those running for Governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House. Each video lets the candidates speak directly to voters about their policy and platform priorities relating to the disability community. Each video has ASL interpreting and captioning.
https://youtu.be/uzNeTJ4rmUs?si=vvLByUCUXWVWBq93
A note on participation: All candidates for these races were invited to submit a video. The videos included are the submissions we received, so you will notice not every candidate on your ballot is featured here. Inclusion or absence of a video is not an endorsement or a reflection on any candidate.
We encourage you to watch, share with family and friends, and do your own research before casting your ballot.
Thank you for being an engaged and informed voter.

These videos are for educational purposes as part of a nonpartisan ...

10/05/2026

Maine Candidates on Disability Policy and Priorities

Rick Bennet for Maine Governor

CCSM and our partners at Disability Rights Maine, Speaking Up For Us, University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, and Maine Developmental Disabilities Council, are pleased to share candidate videos featuring those running for Governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House. Each video lets the candidates speak directly to voters about their policy and platform priorities relating to the disability community. Each video has ASL interpreting and captioning.

https://youtu.be/LAJGPAfTvBA?si=fYQn8f1iTO3ZyV2d

A note on participation: All candidates for these races were invited to submit a video. The videos included are the submissions we received, so you will notice not every candidate on your ballot is featured here. Inclusion or absence of a video is not an endorsement or a reflection on any candidate.
We encourage you to watch, share with family and friends, and do your own research before casting your ballot.
Thank you for being an engaged and informed voter.

These videos are for educational purposes as part of a nonpartisan ...

10/05/2026

Maine Candidates on Disability Policy and Priorities

Robert Charles for Maine Governor

CCSM and our partners at Disability Rights Maine, Speaking Up For Us, University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, and Maine Developmental Disabilities Council, are pleased to share candidate videos featuring those running for Governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House. Each video lets the candidates speak directly to voters about their policy and platform priorities relating to the disability community. Each video has ASL interpreting and captioning.

https://youtu.be/ZFdrw7oHIok?si=116XooBdfRsh7DgB

A note on participation: All candidates for these races were invited to submit a video. The videos included are the submissions we received, so you will notice not every candidate on your ballot is featured here. Inclusion or absence of a video is not an endorsement or a reflection on any candidate.
We encourage you to watch, share with family and friends, and do your own research before casting your ballot.
Thank you for being an engaged and informed voter.

These videos are for educational purposes as part of a nonpartisan ...

10/05/2026

Maine Candidates on Disability Policy and Priorities

Hannah Pingree for Maine Governor

CCSM and our partners at Disability Rights Maine, Speaking Up For Us, University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies, and Maine Developmental Disabilities Council, are pleased to share candidate videos featuring those running for Governor, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House. Each video lets the candidates speak directly to voters about their policy and platform priorities relating to the disability community. Each video has ASL interpreting and captioning.

https://youtu.be/7GFmEMYf99M?si=m4ehuqGwM-xNZqfR

A note on participation: All candidates for these races were invited to submit a video. The videos included are the submissions we received, so you will notice not every candidate on your ballot is featured here. Inclusion or absence of a video is not an endorsement or a reflection on any candidate.

We encourage you to watch, share with family and friends, and do your own research before casting your ballot.
Thank you for being an engaged and informed voter.

These videos are for educational purposes as part of a nonpartisan ...