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DOWNBEAT: BILL, the band fronted by Bill Gage, the vocalist with Down syndrome, is not what you expected.

What do mainstream critics say when people with disabilities show up in a leading position? And, what might people (heaven forbid) think?

http://thephoenix.com/article_ektid58700.aspx

MindFreedom International News - 26 March 2008

Check out http://www.mainecandobetter.org/ to learn about what organizations across the state are doing and what you can do to help prevent cuts from going through.

DAC Update

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Volume 5, Number 3, the new issue of Breath & Shadow, AbilityMaine's Journal of Literature and Disability Culture, is now online. This month's theme is "Spring Cleaning"
Read the Description of this Month's Issue

2008 Economic Stimulus Payment
Normally, certain Social Security, Railroad Retirement benefits and certain veterans’ payments are not subject to income tax. However, the economic stimulus law passed in February contains a special provision allowing Social Security recipients and recipients of certain veterans’ benefits and certain Railroad Retirement benefits to count those benefits toward the qualifying income requirement of $3,000 and thereby qualify for the stimulus payment.
Read more on "The Real Economic Impact Tour" website. http://www.reitour.org/news/
2008EconStimPmt.htm

Donated vehicle wanted for young activist in Maine