State Agencies and Non-profit Organizations
MCDHH, the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, is the primary state agency serving our community.
MCDHH Services include:
- Communication Access (ASL/CART)
- Assistive technology training
- Independent Living Services (DHILS)
To access Deaf/HOH services, individuals must meet with a MCDHH community navigator or the community-based agency that covers their town. (See map below)
To access Deaf/Blind services, contact MCB (MA Comm. for the Blind) for all locations.
Non-Profit Agencies Serving DHH
| Name | Coverage Area | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Deaf Inc | Eastern MA | Deaf, Inc. |
| Center for Living and Working | Central MA | Centerlw-Deaf/HOH |
| Viability | Western MA | Viability |
| MCB (Deaf/Blind) | Entire State | MCB-Deaf/Blind |
Other Government Agencies Serving DHH
| Name | Focus | Website |
|---|---|---|
| MOD (MA Office on Disability) | Technical guidance on civil rights & accommodations meeting obligations | MOD How to Find Resources |
| MA Rehabilitation Commission | Training, employment, and disability determination for federal benefits | MRC |
| Attorney General | Civil and ADA rights enforcement | Disability Rights Enforcement |
| Boston Disability Commission | Language & Communication access, Captions on TVs in public area | Communication Access |