SPIN
Introduction
The SPIN staff have experience as parents of children with disabilities and have access to a wide range of information. They are available to answer requests for information or to help parents find the answers to more complex problems. SPIN also collaborates with parent organizations, state agencies and other organizations in Maine to expand opportunities available to families.
Information
Maine Parent Federation publishes a quarterly newsletter, Parent Connection. The newsletter provides information on disabilities, special education issues, upcoming workshops, parent involvement activities, articles on parenting and much more. To be added to the mailing list, please call, 1-800-870-7746 or email us at: parentconnect@mpf.org.
Parent Support Network - A Workbook for Creating Successful Community Support Groups. Parent-to-parent support is one of the most important forms of support for families. This workbook will help parents organize and maintain a support group.
The Redbook - A Resource for Parents and Consumers. This guide explains the Social Security System and work incentive programs.
Maine Resources and National Resources- a comprehensive list of state and national phone numbers and toll free numbers where available.
Life Success for Children with Learning Disabilities - A Parent Guide. Click to download a copy.
To download a copy of the Maine Special Education Regulations.
Changes in IDEA 2004 can be found at the Federal Department of Education, Wrights Law, or Fape websites.
Workshops
Maine Educational Center for Assistive Technology and Software (MECATS)
is a preview center for assistive technology at the University of Southern Maine that provides professional development in the areas of assistive technology, Web accessibility, specialized software, and universal design of curriculum to educators, parents, and students with disabilities.
Maine Employment Curriculum Implementation Project http://www.umaine.edu/cci/employme/
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities NICHCY
GEAR parent network
ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education
ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC)
