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UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

The following list is presented as a service to families and others interested in callosal conditions and other disability-related issues. Content reflects the varied views, broad experiences, and specific work of individual website hosts, not necessarily those of the ACC Network or the University of Maine.

Organizations Dedicated to Callosal Conditions

Corpal – www.corpal.org.uk
A support group for families and caregivers in the United Kingdom caring for those with callosal conditions and/or Aicardi Syndrome.
NODCC (National Organization for Disorders of the Corpus Callosum) – www.nodcc.org
Non-profit organization dedicated to gathering and disseminating information regarding agenesis of the corpus callosum and other callosal disorders.

University-affiliated

California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
Corpus Callosum Research Program – www.emotion.caltech.edu/agcc/index.html
Information regarding ongoing ACC research program at Caltech. Includes information about ACC and answers to FAQs.
Shufflebrain: Agenesis of the corpus callosum – www.indiana.edu/~pietsch/agenesis00.html
Website of Dr. Paul Pietsch, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Indiana University; includes photos and MRI views of the corpus callosum and abstracts of medical literature related to ACC.
University of California, San Francisco
Brain Development Research Program- http://neurology.ucsf.edu/brain/callosum/callosum.htm
Describes the ACC research project currently being conducted by Dr. Elliot Sherr and his colleagues at UCSF into the genetic causes and clinical features associated with callosal conditions.
University of California, San Francisco
Fetal Treatment Center – fetus.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/corpus_callosum/
Information intended for families facing a prenatal diagnosis of ACC in their unborn child.

Related Conditions

Aicardi Syndrome Foundation – www.aicardisyndrome.org
Family-friendly website providing information, resources, research information, and networking opportunities for families affected by Aicardi Syndrome.
The Hydrocephalus Association – www.hydroassoc.org
Organization dedicated to providing support, education and advocacy for individuals, families, and professionals regarding issues related to living with hydrocephaly.

Disability Issues

The Arc – www.thearc.org
National organization dedicated to promoting and improving supports and services for persons with developmental disabilities and mental retardation and their families. Includes information on public policy issues related to disability.
Beach Center on Disability – www.beachcenter.org
Dedicated to research, teaching and technical assistance to improve the quality of life for families and persons with disabilities; includes parent-focused information and resources.
Maine Trust for People with Disabilities – www.themainetrust.com
Information related to setting up a special needs trust for family members with a disability in the state of Maine. Includes links for resources applicable to other states.
MUMS (National Parent to Parent Network) –www.netnet.net/mums/
Organization dedicated to helping families network with one another by matching families with children living with similar conditions or disabilities.
NICHCY (National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities) – www.nichcy.org
A wealth of information, downloadable fact sheets, and resources on disability-related issues, including educational law and research-based effective educational practices.
Special Needs Answers Sponsored by the Academy of Special Needs Planners – www.specialneedsanswers.com
Information related to long-term planning (financial and legal) for families with a member with special needs.

Government Resources

NINDS (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) – www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/agenesis/agenesis.htm
One page information sheet about ACC
Disability Information – www.disabilityinfo.gov
Federal government website for information related to disability rights, education, housing, transportation, employment, technology, health and community living for persons with disabilities and their families.