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Disability Rights Maine: Restraint and Seclusion
Join us on November 2nd at 12:00pm (noon) with our guests from Disability Rights Maine to discuss Restraint and Seclusion (R&S) here in Maine. If you have any questions about this webinar, please reach out to Dylan Campbell, [email protected].

Transition Planning: Looking Beyond the Highschool Years
Your kiddos are growing up! Someday your child will be an adult, and it’s important to recognize the changes that come with this. The transition from high school into the world of adulthood is a milestone for ALL young people! For young people with disabilities, this milestone also means a significant shift in how education and support services have been provided. Join our parent trainers to learn more about Transition Planning: Looking Beyond the High-School years.

Education is Special: A Guide to Special Education in Maine
Special education in Maine (or anywhere) can be a complex and confusing system to navigate. Many parents feel overwhelmed by the various rules and regulations, as well as the vocabulary that is used. Maine Parent Federation has developed this virtual workshop as a resource to help explain the process of special education and empower families to be active participants in their children’s education.

Transition Planning: Looking Beyond the High-School Years
Your kiddos are growing up! Someday your child will be an adult, and it’s important to recognize the changes that come with this. The transition from high-school into the world of adulthood is a milestone for ALL young people! For young people with disabilities this milestone also means a significant shift in how educational and support services have been provided. Join our parent trainers to learn more about Transition Planning: Looking Beyond the High-School years. If you have any questions please reach out to Jodie Hall, [email protected], or Dylan Campbell, [email protected].

Katie Beckett Waiver Program
This webinar is a collaboration between Pine Tree Society and MPF. Please join us as we walk through the process of applying for Katie Beckett. You can access these slides at the link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A6AUr9MXxD2EVuxsf8QXFULjJixTIF2f?usp=sharing

Katie Beckett Waiver Program Webinar
Join MPF Trainers as we walk you through the application and benefits process. You can access the slides at the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A6AUr9MXxD2EVuxsf8QXFULjJixTIF2f?usp=sharing

Disability Rights Maine: Compensatory Services
Join Ben Jones and Atlee Reilly; Attorneys in Special Education from Disability Rights Maine. They will provide information in regards to what COVID-19 Compensatory Services are, when it is appropriate to request these services, and how to request these services.

Vaccination Information
Join Dr. Amy Belisle, MD, MBA and Chief Child Health Officer Maine Department of Health and Human Services and Dr. Lisa Letourneau, MD, MPH a Senior Advisor and Delivery System Change in the Department of Health and Human Services. They will provide the most recent information around vaccinations in the state of Maine. Most up to date info on COVID 19 Vaccinations in Maine. Video will be archived on YouTube.

Back to In-Person Learning
Presented by Carrie Woodcock, Executive Director for Maine Parent Federation, and Professor Michelle Grenier, Ph.D., C.A.P.E. an internationally recognized expert in the field of inclusion and adapted physical education, as well as Becki Belmore a Greely Middle School teacher and adapted physical education teacher. This webinar will include education on how to prepare your student and their IEP for back to in-person learning. How to evaluate their new present levels of performance, how to ask for the proper services, and how to gain access back into the General Education setting. Michelle Grenier: [email protected] Becki Belmore: [email protected]

Katie Beckett Waiver Webinar
The Katie Beckett waiver is an option for children with serious health conditions. It allows access to full MaineCare benefits to individuals who may not qualify otherwise. Maine Parent Federation has developed this training to guide parents through the application process, and what to expect along the way. DOWNLOAD slides here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lOZKIB5tXaf-Mezi0cxu70jaH-73HBV1/view?usp=sharing For more information please contact us below! Maine Parent Federation Since 1984...Because Every Family Matters 1-800-870-7746 1-207-588-1933 www.mpf.org Find us on Facebook and Instagram @maineparentfederation ! Also check out our twitter @MPF_Maine !

Transition Planning

Self Advocacy

COVID-19 Special Education Guidance with Disability Rights Maine
Join our friends and colleagues, attorneys Ben Jones and Atlee Reilly from @DisabilityRightsMaine to discuss Special Education during COVID-19.