Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened

Last Updated; April 11, 2025

DIVISION FOR THE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING AND LATE DEAFENED

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

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

Nancy Winter
TTY Users Call Maine Relay 711
207-623-7958 Voice
207-287-5292 FAX
E-mail: Nancy.A.Winter@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% Discount In-State Calls for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing & Late-Deafened Individuals"
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 a listing of Legal Interpreters
Vocational Rehabilitation services for Deaf, hard-of-hearing and late-deafened individuals are provided through the general VR program
To apply for Vocational Rehabilitation Services click here: VR application
The Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened also manages contracts that provide a variety of services, including the Telecommunications Equipment Program, to Maine's Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communities: Disability Rights Maine-Deaf Services

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:

"Resources: A Guide to Services for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing"

"Maine-Lines" newsletter

"Using your TTY Comfortably"

Interpreting Licensure Brochure

COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING AND LATE DEAFENED
2025 Commission Meetings:

June 12, 2025
October 9, 2025

All meetings 4-7 PM

Location will be determined prior to each meeting. Contact Nancy Winter at 207-623-7958 or E-mail: Nancy.A.Winter@maine.gov.

Commission for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Late-Deafened Members

Recent CDHHLD Minutes & Deaf Culture Annual Tea Awards Information & Recipients

33rd Annual Deaf Tea Awards Ceremony Video

32nd Annual Deaf Tea Awards Ceremony Video