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Independence Association of Maine - assisting adults and children with disabilities to obtain a full and inclusive life in their chosen community.
Serving Mid Coast Maine - Call us at 207-725-4371
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Independence Association Acronyms

ABA Applied Behavior Analysis
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991
ANCOR American Network of Community Options and Resources
AOP Annual Operating Plan
APS Adult Protective Services
DHHS Department of Health and Human Services
DSP Direct Support Professional
EOY End of Year Report
FSD Free-Standing Day Habilitation
FY Fiscal Year
HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
HUD Department of Housing and Urban Development
IA Independence Association
IDEA Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
ISM Individual Services Manager (Independence Association)
ISP Individual Service Plan
LFA Low-functioning Autism
LRE Least Restrictive Environment
LRP Long Range Plan
MDDC Maine Developmental Disabilities Council
MDOE Maine Department of Education
MPF Maine Parent Federation
NADD National Association for the Dually Diagnosed
NIMH National Institute of Mental Health
OACPDS Office of Adults with Cognitive & Physical Disability Services (formerly the Office of Mental Retardation, part of DHHS)
OAMH Office of Adult Mental Health (formerly the Bureau of Mental Health, part of DHHS)
OCFS Office of Children and Family Services (DHHS)
PCP Person-Centered Plan
PDD Pervasive Developmental Disorder
QA Quality Assurance
SUFU Speaking Up for Us
VR Vocational Rehabilitation

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87 Baribeau Drive Brunswick, Maine 04011
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Fax: 207-725-1416
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643 Lewiston Road Topsham ME 04086
207-725-2088 | 877-455-2166
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