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Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened
Last Updated; July 7, 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"
Interpreting Licensure Brochure
COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING AND LATE DEAFENED
2025 Commission Meetings:
October 9, 2025
All meetings 4-7 PM
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
31st Annual Deaf Tea Awards Ceremony Video
30th Annual Deaf Tea Awards Ceremony Video
29th Annual Deaf Tea Awards Ceremony Video
LINKS TO OTHER WEB RESOURCES:
Tips for the Media on Reporting on and for the Deaf Community
Text to 9-1-1
Helpful Websites
Bureau of Motor Vehicle Driver's License ID Stickers/Application/Certification of Deafness or Hard of Hearing
Covid Vaccine Information in American Sign Language
If you have suggestions for improving this website or have difficulty accessing any of its content, please contact:
Webmaster.BRS@Maine.gov.
Annual Deaf Tea 2025 Invitation
Nomination Ballot for 2025 Deaf Culture Tea Awards