Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
MECDHH / Governor Baxter School for the Deaf
Statewide educational resource for deaf and hard of hearing children from birth to age 22. Provides early intervention, itinerant teachers, ASL services, speech-language evaluations, and assistive technology coordination at no cost to families.
Who can use this?
Deaf and hard of hearing individuals from birth to age 22. Services are free.
About this resource
MECDHH is Maine's statewide resource for deaf and hard of hearing children and youth. Located on historic Mackworth Island in Falmouth, they provide educational support services throughout Maine at no cost to families.
Services offered
- Early intervention services (birth to age 3)
- Itinerant teachers of the deaf statewide
- ASL specialist services
- Speech-language evaluations
- ASL evaluations
- Functional listening evaluations
- Hearing assistive technology coordination
- ASL interpreting coordination
- Parent training and counseling
What to expect
Call (207) 781-6230 for referrals. A specialist will work with your family to determine appropriate services and develop a plan.
What to bring
Any audiological reports or educational records you have.