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MaineHealth Patient Advocacy Workshop
November 15, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
Hosted by MaineHealth Interpreting and Cross Cultural Services in partnership with MECDHH.
Caregivers and families will learn about patients’ rights to interpretation and accommodations in medical settings. MaineHealth Interpreting and Cross Cultural Services Manager Sara Jodi will discuss available programs, tools, and resources within the MaineHealth system. Main Topics: • Understanding your legal rights as a patient and family member • Learning about resources and accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing patients • Legal rights and advocacy tools Availability
ASL interpreters provided • Multilingual interpreters available upon request.
Registration: Registration closes November 5, 2025.
Register online at https://forms.gle/Qszi9cWbR8NXfXjD6.
Questions? Contact: Text: 207-200-4592 VP: 207-494-5727 Email: megan.garrity@mecdhh.org
Flyer Description: The flyer features a clean white background with the MaineHealth logo at the top. Below, bold navy and dark red text reads “Patient Advocacy Workshop.” A photo depicts two people engaged in a discussion at a medical setting—one using sign language. Event details, date, and location are displayed clearly in an accessible font, with MECDHH and MaineHealth logos at the bottom. The layout is simple and easy to read, with teal and maroon accents highlighting key information.
Parking: Have a spacious, easy-to-access parking lot that’s free.