Maine Access to Inclusive Education Resources

Dr. Kerry Magro is an award-winning professional speaker and best-selling author who's on the autism spectrum. Join the Autism Society of Maine Director, Cathy Dionne, for a discussion with Kerry about the struggles for adults during the quarantine- change in routine, unemployment, isolation and more. Register for this webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_77FojgskTJO1WftrYyzkAA

The Maine Parent Federation will host Jacki Farrell and Tudor Goldsmith to talk about investing principles to achieve your long term goals, how inheritance can affect a person's eligibility for MaineCare, proactive inheritance planning for families of children with special needs, and additional options for special needs financial planning. Presenters: Jacki Farrell is a Financial […]

Supported Decision Making is one of the many alternatives to Guardianship. As of September 2019, the probate code (the law that oversees Guardianship) was changed for the first time in decades. This webinar explores what the changes implemented in September 2019 mean for your family. Obtaining guardianship is a legal process where an individual is stripped of their rights, […]

The Maine Parent Federation is hosting the Maine CITE Program staff to update families on Assistive Technology (AT) and Accessible Educational Materials (AEM). We all use technology to improve our lives. AT and AEM support students in learning, living independently, and transitioning into adulthood. Along with an opportunity for questions, this live web session will […]

Self Advocacy is one of the most important skills a young person with disabilities can have.  Join the Maine Parent Federation 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 […]

Lisa Morgan M.Ed. CAS will be the guest speaker for this week's session of "Coffee with Cathy," the Autism Society of Maine's (ASM) online support for the autism community, facilitated by Cathy Dionne, Executive Director of the ASM. "After experiencing the loss of her husband of 29 years to suicide, Lisa authored, "Living Through Suicide […]