Disability Rights Maine - Deaf Services
Disability Rights Maine
Statewide services for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, or Deaf-Blind. Provides civil rights advocacy, telecommunications equipment, and communication access support. All services are free.
Who can use this?
Maine residents who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, Deaf-Blind, or who use signs and gestures to communicate.
About this resource
The Deaf Services Program at Disability Rights Maine serves Maine residents statewide who are D/deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, Deaf-Blind, or who use signs and gestures to communicate. Toll-free V/TTY: 800-639-3884. Video phone: 207-766-7111.
Services offered
- Civil rights advocacy for communication access
- Telecommunications Equipment Program (TEP)
- Scribe services
- Information and referral
- Training on rights and self-advocacy
- Maine Relay service coordination
- Emergency notification systems
What to expect
Staff can communicate in ASL and other visual communication methods. You can contact them by video phone, TTY, voice, or email at [email protected].
What to bring
Identification and any documentation related to your communication access needs or disability.