2019 Maine Brain Injury Resource Fair

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month!  

 

BIAA-ME's big event for Brain Injury Awareness Month is our annual Maine Brain Injury Resource Fair and we hope to see you there!  

 

The 2019 Maine Brain Injury Resource Fair will take place at the Augusta Armory (179 Western Ave, Augusta) on Thursday, March 28, 2019, from 1-4 pm.  

 

This event is a great resource for Maine brain injury survivors, family members, caregivers, students, friends, professionals, and anyone in the Maine brain injury community!   

 

This event is FREE to attend and we have simplified the attendee registration process this year. Registering early helps us plan for space and food, so please register as soon as you can!  

 

Register as an attendee: 

https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=biausa&id=205

To register as an exhibitor/sponsor and exhibit/sponsor staff:
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=biausa&id=205

Join Aucocisco School and the UNE Department of Education for a FREE showing of The Kids We Lose, followed by a Question and Answer session with Dr. Ross Greene

Join Aucocisco School and the UNE Department of Education for a FREE showing of

The Kids We Lose, followed by a Question and Answer session with Dr. Ross Greene.

The Kids We Lose.
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Check out local filmmakers Lisa Wolfinger and Mika Lenz talking about the film on WCSH (click on the arrow above)
This event is free, but you must register for tickets .
To reserve:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-kids-we-lose-documentary-f…

Date And Time
Mon, March 18, 2019
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EDT

Location
University of New England - WCHP Lecture
716 Stevens Avenue
Portland, ME 04103
Map
https://www.google.com/…/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4cb29ba0…

Aucocisco School |207-773-7323 | adminassistant@aucociscoschool.org| www.aucociscoschool.org

Link to: Maine Parent Federation Newsletter

Parent Connection

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm#inbox/FMfcgxwBVzsNGQkbfvDWkxrpgvZCGmxM

Live Streaming the March Meeting Presentation

We will be live streaming the presentation from the March SMACT meeting beginning at 1:30 March 1st.

Check us out on YouTube....
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=southern+maine+advisory+council+on+transition+council

SMACT March 2019 Meeting

WHEN: FRIDAY, March 1, 2019 TIME: 1:00 – 3:00

****PLEASE NOTE NEW MEETING LOCATION****

Portland Career Center

151 Jetport Boulevard, Portland, Maine

SMACT Meeting PRESENTATION

Roberta Lucas, Federal Program Coordinator for Maine DOE, is responsible for monitoring and supporting  Maine’s public schools in educating students with disabilities. She and her coworker, Dan Hemdal, will share updated information about developing transition plans – from a compliance perspective to best practices.

*Light Snacks Will Be Provided*

• Wish to attend but require an interpreter? Please forward your request for an interpreter two weeks prior to the monthly meeting to esmith27@maine.rr.com and one will be provided for your party.
• Please, feel free to distribute this flyer to anyone interested in joining us and/or receiving these e-mails. You can also now follow us on our Website or Facebook Page!

Don’t Miss Our Resources

Website

https://someadvisorycouncilontransiton.blogspot.com/

Facebook Page

www.facebook.com/someadvisorycouncilontransition

Thank you all for doing such wonderful work on behalf of students!

Upcoming Events Sponsored by Maine Parent Federation

February SMACT Meeting

SMACT February Meeting Announcement

WHEN: FRIDAY, February 1, 2019

TIME: 1:00 – 3:00

****PLEASE NOTE NEW MEETING LOCATION**** Portland Career Center

151 Jetport Boulevard, Portland, Maine

PRESENTATION

Using Smart Mobile Devices to Build Independence

Christine Martin, Occupational Therapist from Maine Center for Integrated Rehabilitation, will raise our awareness about Apps that have been helpful in providing structure and support for young people with cognitive and/or physical challenges to carry out independent living skills.

*Light Snacks Will Be Provided*

* Wish to attend but require an interpreter? Please forward your request for an interpreter two weeks prior to the monthly meeting to esmith27@maine.rr.com and one will be provided for your party.

*Please, feel free to distribute this flyer to anyone interested in joining us and/or receiving these e-mails. You can also now follow us on our Website or Facebook Page!

Website

https://someadvisorycouncilontransiton.blogspot.com/

Facebook Page

www.facebook.com/someadvisorycouncilontransition

Thank you all for doing such wonderful work on behalf of students!