The Director of the State of Maine/ Vocational Rehabilitation, Libby Stone-Sterling, will be joining the Maine Parent Federation to discuss how Vocational Rehab is currently operating, some new initiatives they are instituting during COVID 19, a look forward into summer employment as well as transitioning into the new school year. This online webinar is hosted […]
The Maine Parent Federation's (MPF) Youth Coordinator Dylan Campbell will host a Self-Advocacy workshop as a webinar for parents and professionals. This workshop is designed to present to youth, but the MPF are providing this opportunity for parents and professionals to see what it looks like virtually and provide feedback to the MPF on presenting […]
The Maine Parent Federation is partnering with the Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies (University of Maine), Mainely Kidz Therapy, and a Mental Health Consultant to support implementing "special education" in a more naturalistic way in your homes. The Mental Health Consultant will also be addressing parent support and wellness during COVID 19. Registration […]
Join the Maine Parent Federation as they welcome attorneys Katrina Ringrose and Ariel Linet from Disability Rights Maine who will provide some guidance and best practices as families navigate in-home and community-based services during COVID 19. Registration is required. To join this webinar, register here! Questions? Or for more information about this, or other MPF […]
Join Maine Parent Federation's Youth Coordinator, Dylan Campbell, as he explores ways you can find your voice and advocate for your own needs. Dylan will provide you with tools and activities to identify and use your strengths to effectively self-advocate in school, community, social, and job settings. Transition-aged youth and young adults are encouraged to […]
Join the Maine Parent Federation (MPF) for a virtual youth support group! They are encouraging youth and young adults middle school age and above with special needs to come and hang out in a safe space. MPF Youth Coordinator, Dylan Campbell, and colleague from Maine’s Department of Education, Leora Byras, will facilitate conversations around self-advocacy […]
TEENS ages 11-18: Join Tara Perry, Autism Society of Maine (ASM) staff member for our first online teen social group. This first group meeting will be a “get to know you” group, kind of a show and tell. Teens should bring something that is special to them, it can be their favorite book, a drawing […]
