Cadillac Mountain, Bar Harbor Maine
Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park, at 1,530 feet (466 meters), is the highest point along the North Atlantic seaboard and the first place to view sunrise in the United States from October 7 through March 6
A short trail is wheelchair accessible for views of Frenchman Bay and the Porcupine Islands. The seasonal Summit Center has a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and restrooms. Website
Accessible Maine
Maine Parks and Lands listing of accessible state parks and historic sites. Website
TrailLink
Listings of bike and pedestrian trails within the state of Maine. Most are fully accessible. Website
Education
Advocacy Agencies
Disability Rights Maine
Kimberly A. Moody, Executive Director
24 Stone St., Suite 204
Augusta, Maine 04338-2007
207-626-2774
207-621-1419 FAX
800-452-1948 Website
E-Mail: Advocate@drcme.org
Department of Education
Maine State Department of Education
David Noble Stockford, Director
Office of Special Services
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-5950
207-287-2250 TTY
207-287-5900 FAX Website Contact information
Early Intervention Services (Infant and Toddler and Ages 3-5)
Child Development Services
Roy Fowler
CDS State Director, State Part C Coordinator
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0023
207-624-6660
207-624-6661 Fax Contact Website
PTI (Parent Training and Information Centers)
Maine Parent Federation, Inc.
P.O. Box 2067
Augusta, ME 04338
207-623-2144
207-623-2148 FAX
800-870-7746 Website
E-Mail: parentconnect@mpf.org
Serving: York and Cumberland Counties and Lewiston
Southern Maine Parent Awareness
886 Main Street, Suite 303
Sanford, ME 04073
207-324-2337
207-324-5621 FAX
800-564-9696 Website Contact
Health & Well-Being
Maine Children’s Health Insurance Program (MaineCare)
MaineCare provides health insurance to children under age 19 and parents living with children under age 19 who meet eligibility based on family size and income (Assets are considered for parent coverage). MaineCare information
MaineCare Katie Beckett option
Children under age 18 with a disability that meets the Social Security Administration definition, require Nursing Facility Level of Care criteria and meet income and asset requirements (Family income is “waived” or not considered) may qualify for MaineCare health insurance. Katie Beckett information Social Security Administration definition of disability for children
Consumer Directed Physical Disabilities Services
The OADS Physical Disability Services offers three consumer-directed programs designed to support adults with physical disabilities. These programs are offered state wide and are designed to maximize independence to support people to remain in their homes. Services include attendant care and personal assistance. Eligibility is based on medical and financial guidelines. Website
MaineCare Private Health Insurance Premium Benefit (PHIP)
This program pays the premium for employer or private health insurance coverage for an eligible individual who is covered by MaineCare, as deemed financially feasible. PHIP Brochure (PDF) PHIP information
