Thanks for sharing some good news on a Friday Rachel and congrats to you as well Kevin!

Best,
Donna

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To: Dyer, Rachel M <xxxxxx@maine.gov>
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Subject: Re: DD Councils Some good news for your Friday afternoon

Congratulations,

Rhode Island just did as well.

http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/pressrelease/_layouts/RIL.PressRelease.ListStructure/Forms/DisplayForm.aspx?List=c8baae31-3c10-431c-8dcd-9dbbe21ce3e9&ID=370788#

Kevin

Quoting "Dyer, Rachel M" <xxxxxx@maine.gov>:

> Dear Colleagues
> While Maine has not utilized sheltered workshops nor supported
> subminimum wage through employment services for over a decade, until
> quite recently there have been people with I/DD employed in subminimum
> wage work.
>
> So, after 20 years of advocacy, we are very happy to share this news
> clip of the legislative committee voting unanimously to eliminate
> subminimum wage certificates!
>
> https://www.wabi.tv/content/news/Bill-to-equalize-wages-for-people-wit
> h-disabilities-receives-unanimous-committee-support-568224271.html?jws
> ource=cl
>
>
> Rachel Dyer, MBA
> Associate Director
> Maine Developmental Disabilities Council
>      -we believe communities are stronger when everyone is included
> www.MaineDDC.org<http://www.maineddc.org/>
> xxxxxx@Maine.gov<mailto:xxxxxx@Maine.gov>