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Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened

Last Updated; February 27, 2013

Providing services to the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Late-Deafened people of Maine.

Terry Morrell, Director
207-470-7668 VP
207-623-7957 TTY
207-287-5292 FAX
E-mail: Terry.L.Morrell@maine.gov

Nancy Melanson, Assistant to the Director
207-623-7998 TTY or TTY Users Call Maine Relay 711
207-623-7958 Voice
207-287-5292 FAX
E-mail: Nancy.A.Melanson@maine.gov

Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened
150 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

The Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened (DDHHLD) provides a variety of services for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Late-Deafened citizens of Maine, including:

Information, referral and advocacy
Providing Deaf Identification Cards
Providing Vehicle Placards for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Identification
Providing 70% TTY Discount In-State Calls

Publishing the handbook "Resources: A Guide to Services for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing"
Promoting policies and legislation designed to increase and improve services for the deaf
Providing Legal Interpreting Information
Providing a listing of Legal Interpreters
Vocational Rehabilitation Services for the Deaf are provided through the General VR program. Contact your local VR office to apply.

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The Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened also manages contracts that provide a variety of services to Maine's Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communities:

PUBLICATIONS

The Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened has authored and distributed several documents for and about Maine's Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communities:

COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING AND LATE DEAFENED

LINKS TO OTHER WEB RESOURCES

Select the link below for a list of web sites that contain information which may be useful for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing folks.

Helpful websites
Bureau of Motor Vehicle Driver's License ID Stickers for People who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Late Deafened
- Bureau of Motor Vehicle Driver's License ID Stickers Application
"INDEPENDENCE WITHOUT FEAR" VOLUNTEER PROGRAM FOR MAINE DEAF BLIND/DUAL SENSORY CONSUMERS & SUPPORT SERVICE PROVIDERS (SSP) NOW AVAILABLE!

The Iris Network, Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened, University of Southern Maine Linguistics Department, Helen Keller National Center and consumers have been meeting for over a year to develop a Support Service Provider (SSP) Program for people, in the State of Maine, who are deaf blind/dual sensory impaired. This program has been named, "Independence Without Fear". The mission of this program is to recruit, train and maintain a database of specially trained volunteers who can facilitate communication for people with significant vision and hearing impairments.

Anyone interested in becoming a Support Service Provider volunteer or needing the services of an SSP should contact The Iris Network.

207-774-6273
189 Park Avenue
Portland, ME 04102
Website: Independence Without Fear
Hear in Maine is an Alpha One program that offers people resources to find hearing aid services and financial aid. They maintain a list of audiologists, hearing aid vendors, and financial resources. They look at eligibility for funding supports and where to find them.