SPIN SPINStaff at SPIN provide one-on-one information to parents and professionals concerning needed services, educational rights, and specific disabilities through a toll free statewide telephone number, 1-800-870-SPIN(7746). SPIN also maintains a TDD, a telecommunication device for individuals with hearing impairments.
Changes in IDEA 2004 can be found at the
Federal Department of Education website, Federal
Department of Education, Wrights
Law, or at Fape
websites.
SPIN publishes a newsletter every three months which provides information on upcoming events, workshops, and articles of interest to parents of children with disabilities.
SPIN provides assistance to parents who wish to network with other families with similar interests and who wish to join existing parent support groups.
SPIN maintains a library of books and videos for parent and professionals. Topics include specific disabilities, plus topics such as parenting the special needs child, schools issues, and children's books on disabilities. A full list is available by calling our toll free number, or check out our online Library list .
Putting It All Together - A Handbook for Parents who have Children with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities.This handbook was written for parents of children with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities. Included in the handbook is information about different disabilities, the special education process, services available for children and support information.
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.
To download a copy of the Maine Special Education Regulations, click here.
Maine Parent Federation provides information, support and training to parents and professionals through numerous grant funded projects. For a complete list of trainings and how to request a training, click below.
http://www.umaine.edu/cci/employme/ Maine Employment Curriculum Implementation Project
FrostigCenter to download a copy of, "Life Success for Children with Learning Disabilities - A Parent Guide
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities NICHCY
ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education
ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC)
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Facts For Families
National Organization for Rare Diseases NORD
Maine Educational Center for Assistive Technology and Software (MECATS) (a preview center for assistive technology at the University of Southern Maine) provides professional development to educators, parents, and students with disabilities in the areas of assistive technology, Web accessibility, specialized software, and universal design of curriculum.
Maine Parent Federation/SPIN, PO Box 2067, Augusta, Maine 04338
1-800-870-7746 (In-State only) or (207) 623-2144
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SPIN is funded by a grant from the United States Department of Education (OSERS)