Our Voice of ME
Our Voice of ME
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Our Voice of ME, amplifying voices of individuals with lived experiences in mental health services in Maine. Highlighting personal stories, fostering awareness, and inspiring systemic change, aligning with our mission to advocate for and empower peers.
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The podcast focuses on themes including mental health advocacy, peer support, resilience, and systemic change, with episodes such as conversations about advocacy in physical disabilities as reflected in Kim Moody's story and introductions to personal experiences shared by staff and board members from the Consumer Council System of Maine.
Our Voice of ME, amplifying voices of individuals with lived experiences in mental health services in Maine. Highlighting personal stories, fostering awareness, and inspiring systemic change, aligning with our mission to advocate for and empower peers.
In this special episode, we cover question number one on the Maine referendum ballot. We sit down with two community leaders who share the importance of accessible voting and discuss ways we can advocate for voters living with disabilities. Our guests share insight into question one and how it would affect accessible voting if it were to pass. We also hear from a Mainer who speaks about his experiences with voting and the importance of absentee options as someone with a disability.
Important Voting Information: Maine Referendum Election: Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 Absentee ballots can be requested NOW.
Deadline for absentee voting: The deadline to request an absentee ballot or vote in the presence of the clerk is 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 30th
Interviews Recorded:September 2025
LINKS/RESOURCES
Protecting the Disability Vote
Voting Rights Hotline: 1-800-452-1948
Absentee Ballot Request
The 2025 Maine Referendum Election Questions
Find where to cast your ballot in Maine
Noah Carver's Op Ed on Question One
Disclaimer: The Consumer Council System of Maine (CCSM) is an independent public instrumentality and provides a nonpartisan or nonbiased perspective on any topic we speak on. Our goal is to represent the voice of people with lived experience with mental health challenges in public policy and legislative matters.
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