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10/21/2026

Register to attend - Professional Training and Certification Program Transition Webinar Maine Department of Health & Human Services sent this bulletin at 10/21/2026 12:23 PM EDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Professional Training and Certification Program Transition Updat...

10/21/2026

💔🕊️ An 18-year-old autistic student went to college, but tragically never returned home. His story is raising heartbreaking questions about how autistic students are treated and protected.

🇬🇧 In England, Sam Coutts was found dead at his college following a meeting about social media posts concerning his feelings for a support worker.

His mother has raised serious concerns about how the college handled the situation, and an inquest is examining the circumstances surrounding his death.

Every autistic young person deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and understanding, especially during emotionally difficult situations. 💙

10/21/2026

🎃 🍫The Amicus Bouchea Center for Learning’s annual TRUNK OR TREAT is coming right up this Saturday, October 24th! (see poster below) Please bring your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or just the kid in yourself for what is always a free, fun and spooky time! 🧡

🚕👻We also welcome you to fully join in the fun with us and organize a trunk yourself with a theme of your choosing! The more the merrier! Please contact Kelley Skolfield, at (207) 941-2890, for additional information. 🦇

10/21/2026

If something happened tomorrow, would your family know where to look? 📒

This isn’t about expecting the worst. It’s about not leaving the people you love to search through drawers during the hardest week of their lives. One binder, a few lists, and one conversation can do it.

Number 3 under Peace of Mind is the one most people skip: show someone where it all is.

Does anyone in your family know where your important papers are? Be honest. 😊

10/21/2026

🌈💚 **🚨 NEW CHALLENGE ALERT, CCM-4U FAMILY! 🚨** 💚🌈

🎉 **30 DAYS. 30 LITTLE ADVENTURES. ONE HAPPIER YOU!** 🎉

Who says self-care has to be boring?! 👀✨

We're challenging YOU to join our **30-Day Wellness Challenge!** 🗓️💪

From taking a relaxing shower 🛁 and reading a good book 📚 to getting outside 🌳, listening to your favorite music 🎶, enjoying a snack 🍓, or spending time with people who make you smile 🥰… each day brings a NEW way to take care of YOU!

💥 **HERE'S THE FUN PART:**
✅ Try one activity each day!
🎯 Challenge yourself to try something new.
🙌 Get your housemates, friends, family, or support staff involved!
💬 Tell us which activity you tried or which one you're most excited about!

💚 **NO PRESSURE. NO PERFECTION. JUST YOU DOING YOUR BEST!**

You don't have to do all 30 days perfectly. You can start anytime, go at your own pace, and choose activities that work for YOU! Some days, self-care might mean going for a walk. Other days, it might mean resting, asking for help, or simply taking a deep breath. 🫶

📣 **LET'S GET EVERYONE INVOLVED!**

👇 COMMENT BELOW:
🌟 Which DAY are you starting with?
🎨 Which activity looks like the MOST fun?
💚 Can you challenge a friend, family member, housemate, or staff member to join you?

📌 **SAVE THIS CALENDAR** so you can come back to it every day!

Remember: **You spend a lot of time taking

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10/20/2026

Every autistic individual has abilities waiting to be understood and nurtured. When we look beyond the challenges, celebrate progress, and believe in their potential, we create more opportunities for them to thrive. ♾️