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Home > Bureau of Rehabilitation Services > Division for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing> Resource Guide > Residential and Support Resource Guide: RESIDENTIAL & SUPPORTSLast Updated; September 10, 2009 Goodwill Industries of Northern New EnglandP.O. Box 8600 Glenn Shelton, Director Deaf Services Caron Street House26 Caron Street Opened in 1986, this residential program provides a variety of psychosocial services for four deaf individuals with mental retardation. Supports include independent living skills training, case management, and personal care. The use of community resources is emphasized, and most residents work in the Portland area and take advantage of the social and recreational opportunities that the area offers. Residents are involved in all aspects of the program, including involvement in the operation of the home, planning activities, and the selection and evaluation of support staff. Community Integration Services353 Cumberland Avenue Established in July of 1996, this program provides an array of support services to persons who are Deaf and experiencing mental illness. It is designed for those who live in the community and desire supports that are flexible in nature. Staff is available to help assess service needs and design a system of supports that will allow the individual to live as independently as they wish. Deaf Community Skills Program353 Cumberland Avenue The program provides support to deaf adults with mental retardation/developmental disabilities in accessing social, recreational and educational opportunities in the community during the day. A wide variety of activities and classes are offered and led by deaf instructors and/or instructors who are skilled in American Sign Language or instructors with interpreters. Lutheran Social Services39 Mechanic Street, Suite 300 Educational Interpreting Program: Deaf Services Residential Programs: Barstow Road Program108 Barstow Road Meadow Lodge Home194 Wescott Road Deaf Transition Program250 Park Road Medical Care Development11 Parkwood Drive DonnaLee Cloutier Bishop House11 Bishop Drive Opened in 2002, this totally accessible one-level home creates a structured environment that helps individuals with a diagnosis of mental retardation, hard of hearing, deafness, and behavioral and emotional challenges feel safe and supported. The home provides individuals with a communication rich environment in which each person will be recognized for his or her unique style of communication. Mobius, Inc.319 Main Street Providing case management, crisis assessment, residential, day and employment services to individuals with developmental disabilities. American Sign Language and visual gestural communication training provided to deaf and hard-of-hearing clients and staff working with them. Mobius Communication Assessment ProjectRomy Spitz, Ph.D., Technical Consultant on Deafness This project provides visual gestural (gesture/signing) and mixed modes of communication assessment for adults with mental retardation who are deaf, hard of hearing or hearing but nonvocal and are being served by the Department of Health and Human Services. Training and workshops in visual gestural communication and working with consumers who are deaf or hard of hearing are available on a limited basis. Consultation services to improve consumer's communication are also available on a limited basis and may be reimbursed under the MaineCare Waiver. Motivational Services, Inc. (MoCo)P.O. Box 229 Sunrise Program (MoCo)P.O. Box 229 A residential program serving five Deaf adults with mental illness diagnoses was established in 1988. The program assists residents in developing the necessary skills for integration into the community. Staffed by both hearing and deaf workers, American Sign Language and visual gestural communication are the primary means of communication. 71 Hospital Street Carolyn Fairservice, Case Manager Case management services are available to individuals in the community in addition to the residents of the Sunrise Program. Motivational Services Training Center71 Hospital Street Chele Dacus, Training and Development Manager, E-mail: cdacus@mocomaine.com Classes offered to the community include: CRMA, Mandt, CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, MHSS (MHRT), Diabetes, Food Safety, and Caring for the Aging. Penobscot Valley Industries68 Hillside Avenue Day program for adults with mental illness or mental retardation. Petra Home27 Columbia Road This is a supported living home for two Deaf persons with Mental Retardation. Staff use sign language and visual gestural communication to teach the residents independent living skills. Port Resources125 John Roberts Road Port Resources is a nonprofit organization providing residential and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities in York and Cumberland counties. Port Resources is committed to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live rich and fulfilling lives in their communities. Project for Supported Living1011 Forest Avenue Carol Harmon/Sherrie White The mission of the Project for Supported Living is to empower persons (Deaf as well as hearing) with developmental disabilities who live in the community by offering social and emotional support in the context of a multi-service resource center. Specific services for the Deaf include: promotion of personal choice regarding services, individualized communication development for consumers, integration with the Deaf Community, sign language training for all supporters, sign language class to members at the drop-in center, weekly support group, 24-hour emergency support, and access to interpreters when needed. SKILLS, Inc.P.O. Box 65 |
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