If your child or loved one has special needs and lives in Maine, it’s not always easy to find the resources and services they need. Below, you’ll find a list of helpful organizations and information to help your family.
Agencies and Organizations:
Maine Bureau of Rehabilitation Services | http://www.state.me.us/rehab/
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) | https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/rsa/about.html
Maine Department of Education | www.maine.gov/education/speced/iep_guide.htm
Support Groups:
Maine Parent Federation | www.mpf.org
Maine Support Network/Syntiro | www.syntiro.org
Spiritual Support:
Moms-In-Touch | www.momsintouch.org
EastPoint Christian Church | www.eastpointchristianchurch.com
Treatments/Camps:
Adaptive Outdoor Education Center | https://www.adaptiveoutdooreducationcenter.org
Ability Camp | www.abilitycamp.com
Conductive Education | www.conductivelearningcenter.org
Camp Sunshine | www.campsunshine.org
Pine Tree Society | www.pinetreesociety.org
Mainely Kidz PT Services | www.mainelykidzpt.com/intensivetherapy.php
York Hospital | http://www.yorkhospital.com/services/pediatric-rehabilitation/
Advocacy Contacts:
DDC (Developmental Disability Council) | www.maineddc.org
DRC (Disability Rights Center) | www.drcme.org
Education/Adaptive/Medical Equipment:
Maine CITE | https://mainecite.org
Advanced Modifications | http://www.advancedmodifications.com
CARE Services Co. | https://careservicesco.com
Black Bear Medical | www.blackbearmedical.com
ExoMotion | www.exomotion.com
Freedom Concepts | www.freedomconcepts.com
Abilitations | www.schoolspecialty.com
Rifton | www.rifton.com
Adaptive Mall/Columbia Medical | www.adaptivemall.com
eSpecial Needs | www.especialneeds.com
RehabMart | http://www.rehabmart.com
Other Useful Information:
Low Vision Internet Access
Filtering Sensory Processing Issues At Home
Cleaner Indoor Air & Chemical Sensitivities Campaign
Home Modifications for Disabilities – Checklists and Funding
Home Modifications and Selling Your Home
Special Needs Safety Near Construction Sites
Renters’ Rights for Tenants with Disabilities
Moving for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Finding Credible Medical Information and Advice