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Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened
Last Updated; June 9, 2023
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, Assistant to the Director
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
2023 Commission Meetings:10/12/2023
All meetings 4-7 PM
Due to Covid19, location will be determined prior to each meeting. Contact Nancy Winter at 207-623-7958 or E-mail: Nancy.A.Winter@maine.gov.
- 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
LINKS TO OTHER WEB RESOURCES
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2023 Five-Year Plan2021 Annual Commission Report
Updated Face Coverings for Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deafblind
